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Blue Coats Acquire Keenan Evans & Chris Horton From Grand Rapids Drive

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The Delaware Blue Coats announced on Tuesday, that team has acquired guard Keenan Evans and the returning player rights to Chris Horton from the Grand Rapids Drive.  Delaware sent the Grand Rapids Drive the returning player rights to Shawn Long and Devondrick Walker. The Blue Coats also announced the team is waiving recently acquired  guard Nick Hickman. Related:Blue Coats Acquire Nate Hickman & Terrence Drisdom, Release Cory Jefferson The first new Blue Coat player is Keenan Evans who is a six foot three guard who played for Texas Tech for his college basketball career. In four years at Texas Tech, … Continue reading Blue Coats Acquire Keenan Evans & Chris Horton From Grand Rapids Drive

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Sevens Wood Has Double-Double In 127-120 Win Over Mad Ants

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It was Education Day at the Bob Carpenter Center for the Delaware 87ers and the team sure did educate the fans on how to be effective on offensive side of the ball. As the Sevens went on to beat the Fort Wayne Mad Ants 127-120 in a offensive heavy game. https://twitter.com/Sevens/status/953676356935700480/photo/1 Three Sevens scored over 20 points in the game and they were Shawn Long, Askia Booker and Christian Wood. Askia Booker led all players with 27 points on the day and Christian Wood followed right behind with 26 points. Long had 21 points in the game. Wood also had 10 … Continue reading Sevens Wood Has Double-Double In 127-120 Win Over Mad Ants

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Delaware 87ers Reacquire Shawn Long & Waive Shane Edwards

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LOOK WHO IS BACK!!! The Delaware 87ers announced Monday that the team has  reacquired power forward/center Shawn Long. Long was definitely one of the most exciting and promising players on the 87ers in the 2016-2017 season. Long averaged  20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes per game in the 2016-2017 season. With those consistent double-doubles, Long  was awarded many honors in his time in the G-League including  a second team All NBA D-League selection, an Eastern Conference NBA D-League All-Star and NBA D-League Performer of the Week. Related: Sevens Shawn Long Named To NBA D-League All … Continue reading Delaware 87ers Reacquire Shawn Long & Waive Shane Edwards

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Sixers Trade Former G-League All-Star Shawn Long To Houston Rockets

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Today was an interesting day in basketball with the blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Clippers trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets for Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams. Breaking: The Clippers are trading Chris Paul to the Rockets for Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams. (via The Vertical) pic.twitter.com/XPkS4wEj0M — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 28, 2017 The Chris Paul to the Rockets was not the only trade of the day for the Rockets, who also traded for Philadelphia Sixers center/power forward Shawn Long for a 2018 second-round pick and cash considerations. Philadelphia has traded Shawn Long to Houston for … Continue reading Sixers Trade Former G-League All-Star Shawn Long To Houston Rockets

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Sevens Shawn Long Named To NBA D-League All Star Game

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The NBA D-League All Stars were announced Monday and one Delaware 87er earned that honor. The lucky honor went to Center Shawn Long, which is not surprising because he is averaging a double-double on the season. Long is averaging 20.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 blocks per game this season. The double-double machine is ranked 3rd in rebounding, 11th in scoring and 12th in blocking average. The Louisiana Lafayette alum had his best game on January 6th, where scored a career high 45 points and 14 rebounds in a win vs Erie BayHawks. The week before the Christmas break, … Continue reading Sevens Shawn Long Named To NBA D-League All Star Game

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Delaware 87ers Player Profile: Shawn Long

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Born: 1/29/93 Height: 6-9 Weight: 248 lbs Position: Center College: Louisiana-Lafayette Began his playing days at Morgan City High School, where he averaged 21.4 points, 15.2 rebounds and 9.1 blocks as a senior. Long was named District MVP and defensive player of the year. The Morgan City Native also was named to multiple all-district teams in high school. Long was enrolled at Mississippi state but did not see any playing time, thus he transferred to Louisiana-Lafayette where he averaged 29.8 minutes, 50 FG %, 10.72 rebounds per game. Awards & Accomplishes at Louisiana-Lafayette: Sun Belt Freshman of the Year (2013) Second-team All-Sun Belt (2013) 3× … Continue reading Delaware 87ers Player Profile: Shawn Long

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Walker’s 23 Points Lead Sevens To A 124-109 Win Over Bulls

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The Delaware 87ers first game at the NBA D-League Showcase went pretty well as they picked up a win over the Windy City Bulls with a 129-109 score. Delaware is now 2-1 against the Bulls with one more meeting between the two teams. It all started in the first half where the Bulls quickly went up 5-0 in the early minutes of the game, thanks to an Aaron Thomas jump shot and an Alfonzo McKinnie three pointer. A couple minutes after the Bulls run, the Sevens decided to get in the fun and  they drained two consecutive shots to tie … Continue reading Walker’s 23 Points Lead Sevens To A 124-109 Win Over Bulls

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87ers Shawn Long Named NBA D-League’s Performer Of The Week

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The Big man from the Ragin’ Cajuns ( Louisiana-Lafayette) was named NBA D-League Performer Of The Week. Shawn Long was on an absolute tear during the week of January 2nd through the 9th that won him the honor. Long led the Delaware 87ers to a 3-1 record, while averaging 24.5 points per game, 53.5 percent shooting from the field and led the league with 13.5 rebounds. The center for the Sevens has been on double-double streak lately and had four straight double-double during the week. The Sevens big man biggest game was on January 6th, Star Wars night for Delaware and Long was feeling … Continue reading 87ers Shawn Long Named NBA D-League’s Performer Of The Week

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Delaware 87ers Highlights in 116-88 Win Over Knicks

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Shawn Long posts 20 points & 11 rebounds vs. the Knicks https://desportsblitz.tumblr.com/post/155616272476/shawn-long-posts-20-points-11-rebounds-vs-the    Richaun Holmes (10 points) vs. the Knicks https://desportsblitz.tumblr.com/post/155616504486/richaun-holmes-10-points-vs-the-knicks    Devondrick Walker (21 points) vs. the Knicks https://desportsblitz.tumblr.com/post/155616723216/devondrick-walker-21-points-vs-the-knicks   Continue reading Delaware 87ers Highlights in 116-88 Win Over Knicks

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Sevens Cruise To A Easy 116-88 Victory Over Knicks

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The Delaware 87ers are just rolling right now, Saturday night they went on the road and smashed the Westchester Knicks 116-88. The Sevens have now won three straight against the Knicks. Sevens now have won back to back games with no rest. It all started in the first quarter where the Knicks took a early 7-2 lead, thanks to Damien Inglis two made free throw shots and Marshall Plumlee’s dunk.  The Knicks would hold the lead the whole first quarter and even with Delaware clipping on their heels behind by 3 at end of the quarter. In the second quarter, it did … Continue reading Sevens Cruise To A Easy 116-88 Victory Over Knicks