Off the Court

The Wilmington Sea Dawgs started the week off by participating in the Martin

Luther King, Jr. parade in downtown Wilmington. Players passed out free

tickets, shirts, hats and bumper stickers to the enthusiastic crowd.

Upcoming Game News

The league-leading, 5 and 0 Sea Dawgs have back-to-back games this Friday and

Saturday night.  Friday night we take on former ABA-rival the Jacksonville Jam

and Saturday we face off against the Reading Railers. Doors open for both games

at 6:00 p.m. and tip-off for both games is at 7:00 p.m.

Friday night is College Night with the Sea Dawgs. College students showing

valid ID will be admitted for only $5.00.  Along with a performance from our

own Sea Dawgs Dance team, special half time guests include the UNC-W dance team

and the Cape Fear Community College’s cheerleading squad. The V.I.P. Dawg Pound

Reception will be catered by the Saw Mill Restaurant. Our “Pause for a Cause” not-for-profit partner organization for this game is the March of Dimes.

If you come to Friday night’s game, you’ll have even more incentive to return

on Saturday night.  Fans who bring his/her Friday night ticket stub to Saturday

night’s game will get in for 1/2 price. The V.I.P. Dawg Pound Reception will be

catered by Papa Johns Pizza. Our “Pause for a Cause” not-for-profit partner organization for this game is Communities in Schools.

Team News

This weekend marks the playing debut of Sea Dawgs player James Rhodes — aka “Big Swoal.” Rhodes, who has been traveling with his “AND 1” team, will be suiting up for the first time as a Sea Dawg. Born here in Wilmington, he attended J.T. Hoggard High School, then went on to Chowan College and Elizabeth City State University.  He is a 28 year old small forward, power forward and center weighing in at 225 pounds and 6 feet 4 inches.

Sea Dawgs guard Tre’ Whitted has been inactivated for the reminder of the 2008 season with a foot injury. The team wishes him a speedy recovery.

The Sea Dawgs would also like to welcome Bruce Brown to our team.  He is a 7’0” center from Lake Waccamaw.

Dawgs Hit the Net

The Sea Dawgs hope to begin web casting all of its home games

starting this weekend. If you can’t make it in person, catch us on the web at www.wilmingtonseadawgs.com as well as www.pblproball.com.

Sponsors of the Week

We want to give a big shout out to our team sponsors of the week:

Brad Sizemore  Agency, “Your hometown nationwide insurance agent”;

and …

L & L Tent Rentals, “The official party company of the Wilmington Sea Dawgs”.

Looking Ahead

The Sea Dawgs get a short break before traveling to Rochester for a Sunday

afternoon game on February 3rd.  The team will then return home for a February

8th meeting against the Dallas Defenders. The theme for this game is “Girl and Boy Scout night.”  Those that wear  a scout uniform get in for free. Call 791-6523 for more details.