Hawks Summer Roster 2012

GrimeyKidd · Post #1 » by **GrimeyKidd** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:00 pm

Player name Position Height Weight DOB Prior to Hawks
Keith Benson C/F 6-11 230 08/13/88 NBDL/GSW/Oakland U.
Brian Butch C 6-11 240 12/22/84 NBDL/Wisconsin
Derrick Caracter F/C 6-9 275 05/04/88 NBDL/Lakers/UTEP
Paul Carter F 6-8 203 06/02/87 NBDL/Illinois-Chicago
Frank Hassell F 6-9 255 10/09/88 NBDL/ODU
Jeremy Hazell G 6-5 190 03/25/86 NBDL/Seton Hall
Delroy James F 6-8 225 05/04/87 NBDL/Rhode Island
John Jenkins G 6-4 215 03/06/91 Vanderbilt
Elija Millsap G 6-6 215 08/12/87 NBDL/UAB
Mike Scott F 6-8 237 07/16/88 Virginia
John Shurna F 6-9 215 04/30/90 Northwestern
Jerry Smith G 6-2 190 09/26/87 NBDL/Nets/Louisville
Pape Sy G/F 6-7 210 04/05/88 Gravelines/Hawks/NBDL
Jordan Taylor G 6-1 195 09/30/89 Wisconsin
Brad Wanamaker G 6-4 210 07/05/89 NBDL/Pittsburgh

http://blogs.ajc.com/hawks/2012/07/09/atlanta-hawks-summer-roster-set/?cxntfid=blogs_hawks

Post #2 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:01 pm

Nice work, GK.

Now, I have but one question: Where the heck is Cenk Aykol? Is this kid ever going to get a real look by management?!?

Man, I'm glad we have a professional in the front office now. I do believe drafting experienced four year players with a proven track record is superior to drafting foreign players with no pro experience and lots of question marks (I'm looking at you Pape Sy.) At least for this team. We might actually find a couple of long term fixtures for our bench as opposed to mystery men who never get a sniff of the US (I'm looking at you Cenk Aykol).

dtown8 · Post #3 » by **dtown8** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:15 pm

i'm looking forward to Keith Benson and Elija Millsap

Benson put on some weight and Elija looks like another Wesley Matthews.

GrimeyKidd · Post #4 » by **GrimeyKidd** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:19 pm

Pape sy has been moved to sg/sf so he can play his natural position. Will look forward to seeing how his production is July 12. This summer team looks to have a variety of talent. Cant wait to see how their chemistry unfolds

@jamaaliver i think Mr Ferry has the same mindset as you concerning them having no nba prowess.

@dtown8 i had high hopes for benson last season. his production has gone up since ive been following him while he was in the d league. If he can beef up and be able to bang ill take him

GrimeyKidd · Post #5 » by **GrimeyKidd** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:37 am

“Pape has really gotten better,” Drew said. “I’ve always been intrigued by his size, his ability to get to the basket, his strength. He knows how to draw fouls when he goes to the cup. His shot has improved. Defensively he’s aggressive. I think this summer league will be really good for him to see where he measures up at this level.”