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Charlotte Bobcats Assign Sherron Collins to NBA D-League Affiliate Maine
December 9, 2010
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2010 - Charlotte Bobcats guard Sherron Collins was assigned to the Maine Red Claws, Charlotte's NBA Development League affiliate, it was announced today. The assignment marks the 17th time in the 2010-11 season an NBA player has been assigned to an NBA D-League affiliate, and it is the first assignment for Collins, a rookie out of Kansas.
Collins (5-11, 205) has appeared in 12 regular season games for the Bobcats, who signed him as an undrafted free agent. Collins averaged 12.5 points and 2.8 assists for Charlotte in four 2010 NBA Summer League games.
The winningest basketball player in Kansas history, Collins helped lead the Jayhawks to 130 victories over four years, including the 2008 NCAA National Championship. In 143 games, Collins averaged 13.2 points and 3.9 assists, and was a consensus All-American as a junior and senior.
Collins joins the Red Claws in anticipation of the team's back-to-back games at Erie on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11. Bobcats fans can keep track of Collins and the Red Claws by logging onto NBA.com/dleague to watch every game live, online, for free.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2010 - Charlotte Bobcats guard Sherron Collins was assigned to the Maine Red Claws, Charlotte's NBA Development League affiliate, it was announced today. The assignment marks the 17th time in the 2010-11 season an NBA player has been assigned to an NBA D-League affiliate, and it is the first assignment for Collins, a rookie out of Kansas.
Collins (5-11, 205) has appeared in 12 regular season games for the Bobcats, who signed him as an undrafted free agent. Collins averaged 12.5 points and 2.8 assists for Charlotte in four 2010 NBA Summer League games.
The winningest basketball player in Kansas history, Collins helped lead the Jayhawks to 130 victories over four years, including the 2008 NCAA National Championship. In 143 games, Collins averaged 13.2 points and 3.9 assists, and was a consensus All-American as a junior and senior.
Collins joins the Red Claws in anticipation of the team's back-to-back games at Erie on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11. Bobcats fans can keep track of Collins and the Red Claws by logging onto NBA.com/dleague to watch every game live, online, for free.