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Don't miss a moment of exciting Pittsburgh Xplosion basketball beginning play this November! Season Tickets are the best way to secure the best locations at the best prices for all 24 regular season games at Mellon Arena and Petersen Events Center. The Xplosion are now accepting non-refundable deposits for the 2007-08 season!
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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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http://www.pittsburghxplosion.com
Day
Date
Location
Opponent
Time
/Result
Record
QP
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