The Atlanta Hawks D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns will open their 2011-12 season on Friday November 25 against the Bakersfield Jam. That game is one of seven on the NBA D-League's opening night slate that is highlighted by the Cleveland Cavaliers' brand new D-League franchise, the Canton Charge, playing its first ever game against the Iowa Energy.
The Bighorns debuted at No. 3 in the Western Conference Power Rankings at Ridiculous Upside trailing only the Austin Toros and Los Angeles Defenders.
As always, NBA D-League games can be seen on the internet for free with NBA D-League Futurecast.
Here is a look at the Reno Bighorns' opening day roster:
Reno Bighorns Opening Day Roster
Name
Blake Ahearn |
G |
6-2 |
190 |
Missouri St. |
|
Christopher Ayer |
C/F |
6-10 |
230 |
Loyola-Maramount |
|
Cedric Bozeman |
G/F |
6-6 |
215 |
UCLA |
|
Reuben Clayton |
G |
6-3 |
180 |
Tennesee-Martin |
|
Nick Fazekas |
C |
6-11 |
235 |
Nevada |
|
Zachary Graham |
G |
6-6 |
210 |
Ole Miss |
|
Chris Matthews |
G |
6-4 |
205 |
St. Bonaventure |
|
Taj McCullough |
F |
6-7 |
240 |
Winthrop |
|
Donald Sims |
G |
6-1 |
170 |
Appalachian St. |
|
Doug Thomas |
F |
6-9 |
240 |
Iowa |
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