Roger Powell, Arkansas RimRockers
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GREENVILLE, S.C., March 3, 2007 - Roger Powell of the Arkansas RimRockers was named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in February 2007. Roger Powell of the Arkansas RimRockers is the D-League Performer of the Week for February 12, 2007.

In 11 games Powell averaged 37.1 minutes, 27.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He converted 58-percent (106-184) from the field, 41-percent from behind the three point line (11-27) and 84-percent (81-97) from the free throw stripe.

Powell scored at least 19 points in every game he played during February, notching a league-wide season-high 46-point effort against Fort Worth on February 2, 33 more against the Flyers on February 11 and 32 against Idaho on February 16. He converted better than 50-percent from the floor in 10-of-11 games and recorded three double-doubles.

In 15 games since joining the RimRockers on January 19, Powell, an ordained minister, is averaging 35.6 minutes, 24.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He has converted 130-of-236 (.551) from the floor and 101-of-128 (.789) from the free throw line.

Also receiving consideration for D-League February Player of the Month were Alan Anderson of Tulsa, Sioux Falls Stephen Graham, Pooh Jeter of Colorado, Idaho's Ronnell Taylor and Terrance Thomas of Fort Worth.