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Pittsburgh Xplosion Fans! Basketball Fans PITTSBURGH, September 26, 2007 – The Pittsburgh Xplosion made a total of five selections in the 22nd annual CBA College Draft last night, selecting two forwards and three guards.
Round 1 (5th Overall) – Justin Cage – 6-6, 225 – Forward – Xavier
Cage is a tenacious defender. He was selected to the Atlantic 10’s All-Defensive Team for three straight seasons. He averaged 10.5ppg and 5.4rpg in his senior season. Cage had a career-high 25 points on 8-of-8 shooting in the NCAA Tournament Second Round game against Ohio State.
Round 2 (15th Overall) – Trey Johnson – 6-5, 218 – Guard – Jackson State
Johnson was an originally an early entry candidate for the 2006 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name. He was named Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a senior, averaging 27.1ppg, good for second best in the nation. Johnson exploded for a career-high 49 points at UTEP in the Sun Bowl Tournament.
Round 4 (35th Overall) – Terrence Roberts – 6-9, 228 – Forward – Syracuse
Roberts recorded 37 double-digit scoring games in his career with the Orange and had 13 double-doubles. Roberts is a quick leaper with a strong and athletic frame. He is able to run the floor and fill the lanes in transition.
Round 5 (45th Overall) – Ron Lewis – 6-4, 200 – Guard – Ohio State
Lewis played his final two seasons with the Buckeyes after transferring from Bowling Green. He hit the game-tying three that forced overtime in their win over Xavier in the NCAA Tournament. Lewis scored 12 points in the NCAA Championship game against Florida.
Round 6 (55th Overall) – Antonio Graves – 6-3, 190 – Guard – Pittsburgh
Graves averaged 9.2ppg for the Panthers in his senior season. He was a part of a very successful program, helping Pitt to four NCAA Tournament appearances and four 20-win seasons. Graves is a solidly built guard who has the ability to drain the three, shooting over 40 percent from beyond the arc in his senior season.
PITTSBURGH XPLOSION 2007-2008 SCHEDULE
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Day Date Location Opponent Time
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Fri Nov 16 Pittsburgh Kentucky Miners TBA - -
Sun Nov 18 Kentucky Kentucky Miners TBA - -
Wed Nov 21 Pittsburgh Butte Daredevils TBA - -
Thur Nov 22 Pittsburgh Butte Daredevils TBA - -
Fri Nov 23 Pittsburgh Rio Grande Silverados TBA - -
Sun Nov 25 Pittsburgh Rio Grande Silverados TBA - -
Tues Nov 27 Yakama Yakama Sun Kings TBA - -
Fri Nov 30 Yakama Yakama Sun Kings TBA - -
Sun Dec 1 Pittsburgh Albany Patroons TBA - -
Mon Dec 3 Pittsburgh Albany Patroons TBA - -
Wed Dec 5 Minot Minot Skyrockets TBA - -
Fri Dec 7 Pittsburgh Minot Skyrockets TBA - -
Sat Dec 8 Pittsburgh Minot Skyrockets TBA - -
Mon Dec 10 Pittsburgh Albany Patroons TBA - -
Thur Dec 13 Oklahoma Oklahoma Cavalry TBA - -
Sat Dec 15 Oklahoma Oklahoma Cavalry TBA - -
Mon Dec 17 Pittsburgh Oklahoma Cavalry TBA - -
Wed Dec 19 Pittsburgh Oklahoma Cavalry TBA - -
Fri Dec 21 Pittsburgh Kentucky Miners TBA - -
Sun Dec 23 Kentucky Kentucky Miners TBA - -
Thur Dec 27 Pittsburgh Yakama Sun Kings TBA - -
Fri Dec 28 Pittsburgh Yakama Sun Kings TBA - -
Mon Dec 31 Albany Albany Patroons TBA - -
Fri Jan 4 Pittsburgh Albany Patroons TBA - -
Sat Jan 5 Albany Albany Patroons TBA - -
Mon Jan 7 Pittsburgh Great Falls Explorers TBA - -
Tues Jan 8 Pittsburgh Great Falls Explorers TBA - -
Fri Jan 11 Texas Rio Grande Silverados TBA - -
Sat Jan 12 Texas Rio Grande Silverados TBA - -
Mon Jan 14 Kentucky Kentucky Miners TBA - -
Thur Jan 17 Atlanta Atlanta Krunk TBA - -
Fri Jan 18 Atlanta Atlanta Krunk TBA - -
Sat Jan 19 Atlanta Atlanta Krunk TBA - -
Thur Jan 24 Minot Minot Skyrockets TBA - -
Fri Jan 25 Minot Minot Skyrockets TBA - -
Fri Feb 1 Pittsburgh Atlanta Krunk TBA - -
Mon Feb 4 Pittsburgh Atlanta Krunk TBA - -
Wed Feb 6 Minot Minot Skyrockets TBA - -
Fri Feb 8 Pittsburgh Minot Skyrockets TBA - -
Mon Feb 11 Pittsburgh Kentucky Miners TBA - -
Fri Feb 15 Pittsburgh Albany Patroons TBA - -
Tues Feb 19 Atlanta Atlanta Krunk TBA - -
Fri Feb 22 Pittsburgh Kentucky Miners TBA - -
Fri Feb 29 Atlanta Atlanta Krunk TBA - -
Sun Mar 2 Great Falls Great Falls Explorers TBA