Kc alum an NBA rookie sensation
April 30th, 2010
New Orleans Hornet Marcus Thornton may be at home watching the playoffs, but the former KC Ranger played a significant role in his NBA rookie season.
Thornton finished fifth among rookies in scoring for the 2009-10 season at 14.5 points per game.
However, as a starter, he finished second behind consensus rookie of the year choice Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans. Thornton averaged 19.8 points while playing 37.2 minutes in 17 starts. Evans scored 20.1 points per game in 72 starting appearances.
Thornton gained playing time when the team traded guard Devin Brown to the Chicago Bulls Jan. 25.
The injury-plagued Hornets (37-45) finished the year in 11th place, three spots out of the playoffs.
Thornton, a New Orleans native, is under contract with the Hornets through next season.
TYLER–They say it’s difficult to beat a team three times in one season, but that’s exactly what Paris Junior College accomplished against the Lady Rangers.
Lady Ranger Head Coach Roy Thomas returns to a court he is very familiar with Saturday. Thomas and the Lady Rangers battle the Apache Ladies of Tyler Junior College 2 p.m. Saturday in Wagstaff Gymnasium.