Nurse’s Notes: Draft Summary

Posted by Nick Nurse in News & Events on Nov 9th, 2009 | 5 responses

dleague_draft_180x150The D-League Draft is now in the books. Here is a look at what you can expect from the EIGHT Energy draftees.

1.  Rashad Anderson – former NCAA National Champion at UCONN.  Last year was second in scoring in the top Italian League.  A scorer who can stretch defenses.  Confident shooter.

2.  Pat Carroll – one of the stars on the great St. Joseph’s team a couple years back where he averaged 18 ppg.  Borderline NBA player with great range and has always been a high percentage 3 point shooter.  Smart, tough, and good athlete.

3.  Sean Barnette – 20 points 10 rebounds at Division 2 Wingate.  Very good player who does a lot of things.  Nose for the ball, shoots it, knows how to play.  Tough and should surprise.

4. Carl Mitchell – Veteran of many leagues where he has one many championships, including one in Korea last year.  Legit 6-9, and plays the four spot.  Smart and tough.

5.  Joah Tucker – Star of the Wisconsin-Milwaukee sweet 16 team under Bruce Pearl in 2005.  Versatile scorer who plays very hard.  Gets to the rim and has perimeter game as well.

6.  Casey Love – teammate of Othyus Jeffers in college.  Knows how to play, is undersized but very skilled, smart and tough.

7.  Russell Hicks- big 7-0 Canadian center who has some skills and played pretty well at Portsmouth Invite.  Interesting.

8.  Russell Walker – scoring guard who will need to play point, scored 17 ppg at Colorado State.  Will be in a battle with Emmencker for back up point guard spot.

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5 Responses to “Nurse’s Notes: Draft Summary”

  1. Ed Bull says:
    November 9, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Coach. Thanks for the break down. Can we get some verification that Iowa traded A.Toliver?

  2. Iowa Energy says:
    November 9, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Ed, We traded Tolliver in a 3 team deal. We got Earl Barron from the D-Fenders. They received Dar Tucker from the Stampede, and Tolliver went to the Stampede.

  3. Dave F. says:
    November 11, 2009 at 8:11 am

    Thanks for the breakdown of the players. Looks like a good team. I can’t wait for the season to start now!

  4. Seth says:
    November 11, 2009 at 10:06 am

    Rashad Anderson is a great pic! He can be a stud at times.

  5. Iowa Energy says:
    November 11, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    Thanks for the comments Dave and Seth! We are extremely excited about the team we have assembled. It’s going to be a great season!

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