NBA D-LEAGUE BASKETBALL 2016 – NOV 29 – Grand Rapids Drive defeats Delaware 87ers 118-104

On the night when former 87ers guard Sean Kilpatrick goes for 38 points in a overtime win over the LA Clippers, as well as a visit from former head coach Kevin Young; Delaware collapsed in the second-half and lack of depth on the bench didn’t help the 87ers situation falling to the Drive 118 – 104 Tuesday night at The Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, Delaware.

Grand Rapids Drive Guard JORDAN CRAWFORD (15) drives towards the basket as Delaware 87ers Center SHAWN LONG (21) defends in the second half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Grand Rapids Drive (Detroit Pistons) Tuesday. Nov. 29, 2016, at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo Saquan Stimpson

The sevens trailed most of the first half but fort arduously to keep the game close taking a 37-36 lead with 3:21 left on the clock in the second period after Grand Rapids Drive Head Coach REX WALTERS was charged with a technical sending 87ers Guard CAT BARBER to the foul line furthering the 87ers lead heading into halftime.

In the third period the rapids reclaim the lead trading buckets with the sevens, Grand Rapids Drive Guard RAY MCCALLUM heated up scoring (10) of Grand rapids 33 points in the third period.

The Sevens started off the fourth when Forward James Webb III blocked Drive Guard CHRIS ANDERSON shot attempt at the 11:35 mark, but Grand Rapids Drive Guard JORDAN CRAWFORD answered with and one and trip to the foul line after getting fouled by 87ers Forward DAVID LAURY . A few  possessions later Grand Rapids Drive Guard JEFF NEWBERRY dishes it out assist to Crawford who drains a three pointer giving the rapid 82-77 lead which they never relinquished.

Delaware 87ers Forward JAMES WEBB III (3) blocks Grand Rapids Drive Center CHRIS ANDERSON (24) shot attempt in the second half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Grand Rapids Drive (Detroit Pistons) Tuesday. Nov. 29, 2016, at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

Jordan Crawford came off the bench for the Drive to finish the game with 28 points, Kevin Murphy went 9-22 for 25 points while snatching eight rebounds and Ray McCallum had 23 points and Chris Anderson registered his second double-double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Delaware 87ers Guard CAT BARBER (1) as Grand Rapids Drive Center CHRIS ANDERSON (24) defends in the first half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Grand Rapids Drive (Detroit Pistons) Tuesday. Nov. 29, 2016, at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

Cat Barber finished the game with 22 points, (7) rebounds and (3) assist on 8-14 shooting from the field and was 6-6 from the free throw line. Meanwhile Long, Christmas, Wade and newcomer Wafer all finished in double figures.

Delaware heads to Michigan face the Drive on Sunday, Dec. 4. at DeltaPlex Arena.

Baron Davis Returns After 4-year, 87ers Fall To Energy 114-106

NEWARK, DE – March 05, 2016, – The Delaware 87ers were defeated 114-106 by the Iowa Energy at the Bob Carpenter Center Friday night.

“Integrating Baron Davis into our system has not been hard, that’s the nature of the beast in this league we have guys coming and going all year, you just have to figure out ways to integrate guys on a fly” said Coach Young.

13-year NBA veteran Baron Davis, who was acquired by the 87ers (17-22) on Wednesday, recorded eight points, four assists and three steals in 19 minutes of action off the bench, in his first game in 1,398 days. Russ Smith led Delaware with 31 points on 10-of-26 shooting from the field, in addition to five assists and four rebounds. Rick Jackson posted an 87ers season-high 20 rebounds, and Ty Greene added 20 points.

Delaware 87ers Guard BARON DAVIS (34) celebrates after knocking down a three point shot in the second half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Iowa Energy Friday, Mar. 04, 2016, at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

“I survived. It felt good. I definitely have to get myself into a rhythm. As we practice my court awareness and vision will become sharper”. Said Davis

How did you feel about that dunk? “I thought I was being chased by a pit bull, I thought it was LeBron James coming to block it, I didn’t want to lay it up; I figured why I’m up here I might as well dunk it”. Said Davis

The Energy (18-21) were led by Patrick Christopher who had 31 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the field in a team-high 42 minutes. Ramon Harris had the Iowa’s only double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Terry Whisnant chipped in 22 points on 9-of-16 shooting to go along with six rebounds and four assists.

Iowa Energy Guard TERRY WHISNANT (6) drives to the basket for a easy lay-up in the second half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Iowa Energy Friday, Mar. 04, 2016, at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

Davis came off the bench to play five minutes and 59 seconds, highlights by a breakaway dunk for his first bucket of his NBA D-League career, and the 87ers led 24-21 after one.

In the second quarter, Smith put up 13 points to give 87ers a 56-50 lead at the half.

Greene tallied eight points in the third quarter, which helped the 87ers to a 78-75 advantage heading into the final period.

Iowa put up 39 fourth quarter points, powered by 27 combined points from Whisnant and Christopher, which saw them complete the comeback.

The 87ers travel to Iowa for the last time of the season in their next game on Sunday, March 6th, at 4:00 p.m. ET.

 

About the Delaware 87ers

The Delaware 87ers of the National Basketball Association Development League (NBADL) were relocated to America’s first state in 2013 and named to commemorate the year in which Delaware ratified the U.S. Constitution, 1787. The Sevens are the NBADL affiliate of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and are owned by the Sixers. The 87ers play at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE.

 

About the NBA Development League

The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 19 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2015-16 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 26 percent of all NBA players at the start of the 2014-15 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.

Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis Ready For Tonight Game

NEWARK, DE – MARCH, 4, 2016, – Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis shoots from deep and nothing but net. Davis gets the ball and then drives to the basket for a easy lay-up during warm-ups this evening.  The 87ers acquired The NBA All-Star Baron Davis from the available D-League player pool on March 2nd. Delaware 87ers are without Guard’s Kilpatrick and McRae whom are both on NBA 10-Day contracts with Brooklyn and Cleveland, Davis could be a valuable tool to help mentor guard Russ Smith.

“Our organizational efforts continue to center on finding, developing, and providing opportunity to talented professionals,” Said Philadelphia 76ers Chief of Staff and Delaware 87ers General Manager, Brandon D. Williams. “Baron still has much to contribute to the game, and we are excited to play a role as he transitions through the next phase of his successful career.”

The 6-foot-3, 215 pound guard most recently played for the New York Knicks during the 2011-12 season, where he appeared in 29 games, averaging 6.1 points and 4.7 assists in 20.5 minutes per game.

Delaware 87ers Guard BARON DAVIS (34) warm ups prior to a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Iowa Energy Friday, Mar. 04, 2016. at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

In the third quarter of a New York Knicks and Miami Heat game in 2012 the veteran point guard Baron Davis suffered a horrific knee injury. He was taken off on a stretcher, the MRI of Davis’ right knee showed a partial tear of the patella tendon and complete tears of the MCL and ACL.

Davis, a two-time NBA All-Star and former All-NBA selection, has 835 NBA games on his resume, with career averages of 16.1 points, 7.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per game.

A two-year starter at the University of California, Los Angeles, Davis was the No. 3 overall selection in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets.

Delaware 87ers sign G Baron Davis.

This should be fun. Davis in his prime was one of the best last decade, and the 36-year-old guard has a little left in the tank. It’s too bad Andrei Kirilenko won’t be in the D-League with him to recreate one of the best facials of all time. Mar 2 – 8:29 PM

Source:Brian Seltzer on Twitter

Delaware 87ers Guard BARON DAVIS (34) warm ups prior to a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Iowa Energy Friday, Mar. 04, 2016. at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson 

Baron Davis has reportedly signed with the Delaware 87ers of the D-League.

Davis is hopeful to make an NBA comeback through the D-League, but even if he does get a call up, it’s unlikely he’s anything more than a third-string point guard. His days of relevancy in fantasy hoops are long behind him. Mar 2 – 9:09 AM

Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

In Related News

The Philadelphia 76ers signed Christian Wood from the NBA Development League’s Delaware 87ers on Friday, . Wood’s signing is the 26th GATORADE Call-Up of the D-League season. It’s also the fifth instance a member of the 87ers has earned a call-up this season

About the Delaware 87ers

The Delaware 87ers of the National Basketball Association Development League (NBADL) were relocated to America’s first state in 2013 and named to commemorate the year in which Delaware ratified the U.S. Constitution, 1787. The Sevens are the NBADL affiliate of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and are owned by the Sixers. The 87ers play at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE.

 About the NBA Development League

The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 19 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2015-16 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 26 percent of all NBA players at the start of the 2014-15 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.

87ers Fall To Raptors On Super Hero Night 132-114

NEWARK, DE – February 26, 2016, – The Delaware 87ers were defeated 132-114 by Raptors 905 in front of 2,766 fans on super hero night at the Bob Carpenter Center Friday night in their final meeting of the regular season between the Raptors 905 and the 87ers. Delaware as lost seven consecutive game, with their last win dating back to February 3rd when the 87ers travel to Erie, PA and defeated the Bayhawks 100-97. With thirteen games left in the regular season the 87ers are on the outside looking in, in terms of a playoffs.

Raptors 905 Forward Bruno Caboclo (20) dunks the ball in the first half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Raptors 905 Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

Christian Wood led the 87ers (17-20) with 29 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the field and a team-high nine rebounds. Russ Smith had the Delaware’s only double-double with 24 points and 12 assists, and the recently reacquired Jamal Jones posted 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting off the bench.

Raptors 905 Forward GREG SMITH (33) shoots over Delaware 87ers Forward RICK JACKSON (23) in the first half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers and the Raptors 905 Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

Raptors 905 (14-23) received a double-double from Greg Smith who totaled 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting while snatching 13 rebounds. Scott Suggs produced a team-high 25 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and made all five of his attempts from beyond the arc. Sim Bhullar also had a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Axel Toupane added 23 points in the win.

Jones, who played 46 games for the Sevens last season, scored 10 points on four consecutive possessions to put the 87ers up 32-30 at the end of the opening period.

In the second quarter, Raptors shot 70 percent, going 14-of-20 from the field, and the hosts took a 70-54 lead into halftime.

Smith and Wood had nine points apiece in the third quarter, but still the 905 still held a 98-84 lead entering the final period.

In the fourth quarter, Smith hit 4-of-7 field goals, and 6-of-7 free-throws for 15 points and dished two assists, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.

The 87ers will travel to face the Canton Charge on Sunday, Feb. 28, with tip scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. Raptors will continue their road trip when they face the Erie BayHawks on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

 

NBA D-LEAGUE BASKETBALL 2014 – JAN 24 Delaware 87ers (76ers) defeats Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers) 109-99

The Delaware 87ers (4-20) faced off against the Canton Charge (15-8) for the third time this season while  six 87ers finished in double figures in a 109-99 win over the Charge at the Bob Carpenter Center.

Rodney Williams led the way with 22 points while Ben Strong dominated the paint, dropping in 16 points and grabbing ten rebounds. Damien Saunders also contributed big in tonight’s win with 18 points and nine rebounds.

Meanwhile Canton’s Arinze Onuaku dropped 15 points at the same time pulling down 12 rebounds also Carrick Felix finished the game with 14 points while dishing out  4 assists.

The 87ers are back in action tomorrow, Saturday, January 25, when they battle against the Charge for the second time in two nights. The game tips off at the Bob Carpenter Center at 7 p.m.

Delaware 87ers Center Ben Strong (44) dunks the ball in the first half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers (76ers) and The Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers) Friday, Jan 24, 2014 at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center, Newark, DEL.

Delaware 87ers Forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (19) fouls Canton Charge Guard Carrick Felix (42) as Felix drives towards the basket in the second half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers (76ers) and The Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers) Friday, Jan 24, 2014 at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center, Newark, DEL.

Delaware 87ers Forward Damian Saunders (18) drives towards the basket as Canton Charge Forward Gilbert Brown (4) defends in the first half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers (76ers) and The Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers) Friday, Jan 24, 2014 at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center, Newark, DEL.

Canton Charge Center Arinze Onuaku (50) dunks the ball in the second half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers (76ers) and The Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers) Friday, Jan 24, 2014 at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center, Newark, DEL.

Delaware 87ers Forward Rodney Williams (22) drives towards the basket as Canton Charge Guard Jorge Gutierrez (15) defends in the first half of a NBA D-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware 87ers (76ers) and The Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers) Friday, Jan 24, 2014 at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center, Newark, DEL.

High School Graduation 2013 – June 6 – William Penn Graduates 397

William Penn High School student Kanez M. Dale receives his diploma during commencements exercises Thursday, June 6. 2013, at The Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware.

William Penn High School student Kanez M. Dale receives his diploma during commencements exercises Thursday, June 6. 2013, at The Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware.

NCAAW BASKETBALL 2013 – MAR 26 – No. 6 Delaware defeats No. 3 North Carolina 78-69

Delaware Forward Elena Delle Donne (11) and Danielle Parker (12) celebrates at the center of the court after No. 6 Delaware upsets No. 3 North Carolina 78-69 in Round Two Women’s NCAA tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware.

NCAA BASKETBALL 2013 – MAR 2 – Delaware defeated George Mason 82-77

The Blue Hens Close Out it’s Regular Season with 82-77 win over conference rival George Mason. Delaware sent its three seniors – Jamelle Hagins, Josh Brinkley, and Will Townsville – out in style as the Blue Hens won their fourth straight game heading into the post-season on a high note.

Photography By: Saquan Stimpson
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Feb 24 – No. 18 Delaware defeated James Madison 61-60

Delaware Guard Jaquetta May (3) encourages her teammates prior to a regular season NCAA basketball game against James Madison Sunday, Feb 24, 2013 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware.

Delaware (24-3; 15-0) defeated James Madison (18-9; 13-3) 61-60

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NCAA FOOTBALL 2013 – JAN 18 – Delaware hires Dave Brock as New Head Coach

A New Era begins with the hiring of Dave Brock as the New Head Coach of Delaware football

Brock replaces K.C. Keeler, who led the Blue Hens for the last 11 seasons.

Coaching Career
2012 – Rutgers (offensive coordinator (wide receivers)
2009-11 — Boston College (tight ends )
2008 — Kansas State (offensive coordinator/tight ends)
2007 — Kansas State (wide receivers)
2006 — North Carolina (assistant head coach/recruiting coordinator)
2005 — North Carolina (wide receivers)
2002-04 — Temple (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)
2002 — Hofstra (associate head coach/offensive coordinator)
2000-01 — Hofstra (offensive coordinator/wide receivers)
1997-99 — Hofstra (recruiting coordinator/wide receivers)
1995 — Hofstra (running backs)
1994 — Salisbury State (recruiting coordinator/defensive backs)
1991-93 — Western Connecticut State (recruiting coordinator/defensive backs)
1988-90 — Salisbury State (assistant coach)

Playing Career
Played linebacker at Ferrum College