ABA's Maryland Marvels announce roster

After an extensive series of tryouts and exhibition games, the Maryland Marvels selected 10 members for its 2009-2010 basketball roster. The American Basketball Association team will be playing its home games at Severn School this winter.

Team members include:

Rogers Barnes (Howard County), Guard, 6-1, 190 pounds; played for Morgan State University

Eric Bigby (Prince George's County), Forward, 6-6, 205; played for Liberty University.

Anthony Breland (Howard County), Forward, 6-6, 190; played for Cape Breton University

Maurice Davis (Anne Arundel County), Guard, 6-2, 230; played for ABA's West Virginia Blazers

Ronald Grant (New York), Guard, 5-9, 190; played for Lon Morris College

Daryl Moore (Prince George's County), Guard, 6-2, 180; played for Fort Valley State University

Jamel White (Washington, D.C.), Guard, 6-3, 190; played for Gallaudet University

Kenneth Simms (Dover, Dl.), Forward/Center, 6-8, 245; played for Cumberland University.

Kyle Sullivan (Clarksville) Shooting Guard/Small Forward, 6-3, 180; played or St. Mary's College of Maryland

Sam Wallace (New York), Center, 6-11, 300; played for Elizabeth City State University.

"We selected these players based on their extraordinary skills to represent the Maryland Marvels and the ABA as well as an opportunity to build positive role models in the community," commented James Agbai, owner and general manager of the Maryland Marvels.

The season opener will be played on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. at the Edward St. John Athletic Center at the Severn School. The Maryland Marvels will compete against the EBA's Salem Mustangs in a pre-season exhibition game on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Severn School.

For more information about the Maryland Marvels or the season schedule, visit www.marylandmarvels.com, www.abalive.com, contact us at info@marylandmarvels.com, or call 410-233-1110.