Player Bio: Pierre Darden, Cleveland Lakers

 Pierre S. Darden

Height: 6'10''

Weight: 220 lbs.

Position: Forward College: University of the Cumberlands 

Major: Communications 

Minor: Physical Science 

Nationality: USA

Born: Apr.11, 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Outlook:

Pierre Darden is a 6'10" power forward. He is a gifted scorer from all over the court. Pierre was assigned to the NY Knicks D-League affiliate. Pierre is experienced in the Mike D'Antoni style offense. He plays with a lot of energy and is very athletic. He can rebound and block shots.

Physical and Mental: Very tough hard nosed player with an excellent understanding of the game.Ball Skill: Above Average ball handler for his size

Offense: Great Shooting range. Strong/aggressive around the basket.

Defense: Great off -ball defender, Active help side, quick feetGame knowledge: FantasticStrengths: Super athletic ability and skill; great fast break forward

Overall comments: A strong offensive player who interacts well with everyone, Good Pro potential 

•   2001-2003: Robert Morris (NCAA)
  
•   2004-2005: University of Cumberland
  

o 14ppg, 8rpg, 2.9apg, 1.8spg
 2005-2006: University of Cumberland (NCAA)
o 18ppg, 8rpg, 1apg

•   2007: Oklahoma Cavalry (CBA)- Training Camp
  
•   2007-2008: Oklahoma Cavalry (CBA)
  

o 12ppg, 8rpg, 2.9apg,
o Started 13 games
o Won C.B.A. championship,
o Runner up for rookie of the year

•   2008: Invited to attend workout for the New York Knicks
  
•   2008: Selected 3rd in the 4th round of the 2008 NBA Developmental League Draft by the
  Albuquerque Thunderbirds
  
•   2008 played in the P.B.L. in Manchester New Hampshire for the Millrats, 
  

  2009 in the (KBDL) Kentucky Basketball Developmental League for the Kentucky Thunder starting five 25pts per game 9 rebs 2 blocks

•   2009: Hoops Kentucky Pro Am Tournament (Pals Elite)
  
•   2009: September: Erie Bay Hawks (D-League) free-agent tryout camp
  
•   2010: In February signed at Guaiqueries de Margarita (Venezuela-LPB),
  
•   2010:Workout with Milwaukee Bucks
  
•   2011:Cibacopa Mexcio Mineros de Cananea
  
•   2011:Was selected to take tour of China
  
•   2012:RazorSharks PB 
  
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Player Bio: Latrell Alford

Latrell Aldren Alford       

Position: Shooting Guard/ Combo Guard

Personal Information:Born: May 21, 1989

Height: 6’3” – 191cm

Weight: 185 – 84kg

Vertical: 46”

Wingspan: 6’5” 

2011-12 NCCAA National Player of the Year / CCSN National Player of the Year  

2011-12
NCCAA National Player of the Year CCSN National Player of the Year 1st Team All-American
National All-Tournament Team
MVP of the East Region
1st Team All-East Region
East Region Defensive Player of the Year
Player of the Week for Sam Cozen Small Colleges of Philadelphia 

New teams being added to OVBL for 2013

The Ohio Valley Basketball League currently has 6 very talented teams. We are in the process of developing two more teams for the upcoming season.

The Buffalo Blue Hawks is a spin off team that currently holds 7 players and a very talented experienced coach, Nate Salters who believes in player development. " Players have to realize this is next level, not rec league" says Coach Salters. The OVBL totally agrees with the Buffalo organization and will be helping the team by recruiting and placing another 6-7 players on the team in the next two weeks.

The Washington County Warriors have been attempting to get a bid in the Pro Exposure realm over the last few seasons. They have near a whole team that consists of players comprised of mainly local with some from surrounding rival Pittsburgh Bullets. They have 8 players and the OVBL will be helping them place another 4-5 players on the team.

The one common piece that I have noticed in talking with players, coaches, scouts, international scouts and agents in the last two weeks is players do not realize how important exposure is.

They do not realize they need game film to make it overseas or professionally at all. The OVBL is all about that, live stream games, archived film and contacts that will make it happen.