2008 Grand Rapids Flight


This year's team combines a mix of professional experience and proven on-court success
from top to bottom. Guard Kenny Langhorne leads a solid group of newcomers including veteran Charles Thomas of the NBA's Detroit Pistons



Guard  6'4  185 Charles brings veteran savvy to a youthful Flight team.  His veteran experience includes: 2 CBA championships with the...


Guard  6'1  205 Porter, A former Grand Valley State University football player, brings energy and athleticism to his teammates.  As one of...


Guard  6'6  215 Joining the team just a week before the season is Shane Thorson.  Thorson comes to Grand Rapids after playing in the IBL Draft...


Guard  6'4  185 Akridge comes to the Flight after playing his college ball at Grand Rapids Community College and Lincoln Memorial...


Forward  6'6  215 Coming to the Flight from the IBL's Holland Blast, Terrance brings his strength and athleticism to Grand Rapids.  In his...


Guard  6'4"  185 Folkert brings a tremendous jump shot and a long-range threat to Grand Rapids.  While playing in college at Spring Harbor...


Guard  6'6  215 Playing his college ball at Grand Rapids Community College, Dillard brings toughness and strength to the Flight.  His strength...


Guard  6'5  190 Ashcraft comes to the Flight after starring at Concordia University in Ann Harbor, Michigan.  His is a proven scorer and his...


Guard  6'5  210 DeAngelo Johnson returns to the Flight after seeing some significant playing time last year.  He also played for the Lansing...


Forward  6'7  225 La Braun comes to the Flight after playing his college ball at Colgate University and at Vanderbilt University.  His ability...


Forward  6'9  215 Tom Pantlind comes back to Grand Rapids after playing his college ball at Central Michigan University.  Tom, who grew up in...


Guard  6'5  210 Kenny returns to the Flight as one of the hardest workers, and top scorers on the team.  His hard-nosed defense and scoring...


C  6'8  225


Center  6'8  270 Melvin who played his high school ball at Creston High School brings size, strength, and rebounding to the team.  His size...




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