Maccabi tabs rebounder Brown
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 In its first move of the new Pini Gershon era, Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv announced Tuesday the the addition of rebounding ace Elton Brown, one of the team's nemeses last spring, to its frontcourt. Brown (206, 25) signed until the end of the season and is expected to arrive to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, in time for Maccabi's crucial Group A home game against Cibona on Thursday. Last season, Brown played an important role for Hapoel Holon, the team that made history by beating Maccabi in the finals to win the Israeli League drown. Now, he will reunite with Maccabi swingman Tre Simmons, who also played for Holon the past season. Brown signed last March with Holon and quickly became a key factor in its run to the title, averaging 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds hwile making 70% of his shots. He had previously starred at Makedonikos of Greece in 2005-06, where averaged a double-double of 13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds as the Greek League's top rebounder. He has also spent time with Menorca of Spain, Arecibo of Puerto Rico, Florida and Colorado of the NBA development league, as well as four seasons at University of Virginia.
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Yarone Arbel, Tel Aviv
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