Rio Grande Valley Vipers

NBADL team
color1 = #FF0000
color2 = black
name = Rio Grande Valley Vipers

imagesize = 200px
League = NBA Development League
founded = 2007
history = Rio Grande Valley Vipers
NBA D-League: 2007-present
arena = Dodge Arena
city = Hidalgo, Texas
colors = Red & Black
coach = Clay Moser
owner = RGV Basketball, LLC
Radio = KSOX 1240-AM (Radio)
league_champs = 0
affiliations = Houston Rockets ("local" affiliate)
New Orleans Hornets

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a team of the NBA Development League which began play in 2007. They play their home games at the Dodge Arena at Hidalgo, Texas. The Vipers are affiliated with the Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Hornets. They were even affiliated with the Cleveland Cavaliers for 2007-08.

Current roster

"Final 2007-08 Roster"

Head Coach: Clay Moser

Athletic Trainer: Joe Resendez

Team Record

Past Affiliations

* Cleveland Cavaliers (2007-08)

Past Coaches

* Bob Hoffman, Head Coach (2007-08)

Past Players

* Aaron Brooks, G, 6'0, University of Oregon (2007)
* Steve Novak, F, 6'10, Marquette University (2007)
* Jarred Merrill, F, 6'9, Oklahoma Christian (2007)
* Gabe Muoneke, F, 6'7, University of Texas (2007)
* Kenny Taylor, G, 6'3, University of Texas (2007-08)
* C.J. Watson, G, 6'2, University of Tennessee (2007-08)
* Kevin Bookout, F, 6'8, University of Oklahoma (2007-08)
* Cedric Simmons, F, 6'9, North Carolina State University (2008)
* Shannon Brown, G, 6'4, Michigan State University (2008)
* Chris Taft, F, 6'10, University of Pittsburgh (2008)
* Luke Anderson, F, 6'6, University of Minnesota (2008)
* Kyle Davis, F, 6'9, Auburn University (2008)

Players assigned from NBA teams

* Steve Novak - assigned by the Houston Rockets on November 11, 2007
* Aaron Brooks - assigned by the Houston Rockets on December 6, 2007
* Cedric Simmons - assigned by the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 2, 2008
* Shannon Brown - assigned by the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 11, 2008

Players recalled to the NBA

* Aaron Brooks - recalled by the Houston Rockets on December 14, 2007
* Steve Novak - recalled by the Houston Rockets on December 17, 2007
* Cedric Simmons - recalled by the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 11, 2008
* Shannon Brown - recalled by the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 17, 2008

Players called up to the NBA

* C.J. Watson - called up by the Golden State Warriors on January 8, 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.RGVipers.com Official Website of the Rio Grande Vipers]
* [http://www.themonitor.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&StoryID=17528&Section=Local Newspaper article announcing the team]