(Bakersfield, Calif., February 2, 2008) –The Bakersfield Jam, the NBDL affiliate of the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic announced today that the organization has acquired forward/center Herbert Hill.
Hill joins the Jam as the team (15-10) is preparing for Tuesday night’s game against western division rival Utah Flash. The team also announced that forward Jamaal Brown has been waived.
Hill was drafted out of Providence by the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 2007 NBA draft. Hill was then traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played before being sidelined by a knee injury.
Hill finished his college career ranked fourth all-time in blocked shots (189) at Providence and registered the third-best single-season field goal percentage all-time (.640). Selected All-Big East First Team and Big East Most Improved Player his senior season, Hill finished second in league play in rebounding (9.8 rpg) and became the third Friar in school history to lead the Big East in scoring in league play (19.9 ppg).
Jam head coach Scott Roth expects an immediate impact from Hill. “Herbert’s a front-line athlete who will give us an inside presence right away. He has shot-blocking ability, and we look for him to work very well with Nick (Lewis) and Justin (Reed) in the paint.”
The 6-10, 240 lb. big man knows what’s expected of him. “I’m here to provide a presence inside, pound the boards and block shots. I’m looking forward to this great opportunity to get better, work on specific areas of my game and play for a coach that can help me achieve my dream of playing in the NBA.”
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