Tony Gaffney: July 2010

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Orlando Pro Summer League

Boston Celtics team review for the 2010 NBA Orlando Summer League.

Celtics Win first summer league game

Day 1 review of Orlando Pro Summer League play
Day 2 review of Orlando Pro Summer League
Day 3 review of Orlando Pro Summer League

Monday, July 5, 2010

Gaffney a Player to Watch in Orlando Summer League

The Boston Globe mentioned Celtic players Luke Harangody from Notre Dame and Tony Gaffney as players to keep an eye on during the NBA summer league play in Orlando. All 20 games will be shown on NBA TV. The Celtics play Oklahoma City today (Mon July 5th) at 5 pm.

F - Luke Harangody - Hard worker in all aspects.

F - Tony Gaffney - Former Minuteman a strong defender

Tony Gaffney is a 6'8", 210 lb. Sr. at UMass whose honors include 2009 Defensive Player of the Year Award for the Atlantic 10 conference. Named to Atlantic 10 All-League Team (2nd team) and A-10 All-Defensive Team. Ranked 3rd in NCAA in blocks (3.8) and 17th in rebounds (10.2). Led A-10 conference in blocks, second in rebounds, second in steals. Averaged a double-double for his final season - 11.5 points and 10.2 rebounds in 33.9 minutes per game with 3.8 blocks and 2.03 steals per game. He is the 1st player in NCAA since 1996-97 with 100 blocks and 50 steals in a season. Named MVP for UMass and finished with a double-double in his last college game giving him 12 for his career.