| Loren Woods |
Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.1) |
27.9 |
High (1.2) |
12.4 |
11.7 |
2.1 |
3.1 |
73.84 |
As an interior focal point, Woods gave Austin a true rim-protecting presence and controlled possessions around the basket; his 11.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks fit the profile of a big who could change the geometry of the floor. His earlier reputation as a physically imposing but sometimes soft center was a recurring part of his career narrative, making this brief D-League run notable for the combination of rebounding and shot blocking. ESPN |
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| B.J. Elder |
Primary Scoring Wing (1.1) |
36.4 |
High (1.2) |
19.9 |
3.7 |
1.9 |
0.9 |
69.70 |
Elder functioned as Austin’s main perimeter scoring option, playing heavy minutes while carrying a large share of the half-court offense. His profile was built around shot creation from the wing rather than pure point-guard duties, and the D-League recognized that offensive responsibility with an All-Star selection and second-team league honors. Austin Chronicle |
D-League All-Star (2007); All-NBA D-League Second Team (2007) |
| Troy Bell |
Lead Shot Creator (1.1) |
32.9 |
High (1.2) |
16.0 |
4.6 |
3.4 |
2.0 |
68.64 |
Bell operated as a high-volume lead guard who could manufacture his own offense while still initiating for teammates. His 3.4 assists and 1.5 steals show the broader responsibility beyond scoring, and late-season reporting captured him as a major offensive outlet, including a 29-point performance against Dakota. ESPN |
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| Cheyne Gadson |
Franchise Floor General (1.05) |
35.3 |
High (1.2) |
15.2 |
4.0 |
5.3 |
1.2 |
64.76 |
Gadson was essentially the team’s primary organizer, combining downhill scoring with table-setting duties. His arrival from Tulsa was significant enough to be described locally as a major acquisition, while contemporary reporting noted that he had helped lead the Toros forward and was already viewed as their point guard. Austin Chronicle |
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| James White |
Two-Way Transition Wing (1.05) |
34.5 |
High (1.2) |
16.3 |
4.0 |
3.1 |
2.2 |
64.51 |
White’s value came from the blend of athletic wing scoring, transition pressure and disruptive defense. His 1.7 steals and 0.5 blocks were unusually strong for a wing, while his assignment to Austin gave him the regular playing time he was not receiving with San Antonio; he was recalled after 15 Toros games before later returning to the Spurs. The New York Times |
NBA Champion (2007) |
| Jamar Smith |
Interior Scoring Forward (1.05) |
33.8 |
High (1.2) |
14.0 |
7.5 |
1.9 |
1.4 |
62.50 |
Smith supplied a sturdy inside-outside scoring presence while doing substantial work on the defensive glass. His 7.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks suggest a forward who could anchor possessions physically rather than simply spacing the floor, and his 38 starts underline how much responsibility Austin placed on him. OurSports Central |
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| Allan Ray |
Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) |
17.5 |
Medium (1.1) |
14.5 |
2.5 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
41.80 |
Ray arrived with a scorer’s reputation and immediately looked like a perimeter microwave option, leading Austin in scoring in both of his appearances. His brief stint was less about building a rotation role than showcasing NBA-ready shot-making before Boston recalled him. ESPN |
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| Scott Merritt |
Starting Interior Workhorse (1.05) |
26.3 |
Medium (1.0) |
9.7 |
6.8 |
0.4 |
1.0 |
37.59 |
Merritt’s game was built around physical interior work rather than offensive creation. He started 17 of his 21 Austin appearances before being traded to Tulsa, and contemporary local coverage described the move as a swap that brought in Gadson, highlighting how Merritt’s dependable frontcourt role fit into Austin’s rotation. Austin Chronicle |
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| Kris Clack |
Veteran Wing Connector (1.05) |
27.6 |
Medium (1.0) |
8.5 |
4.9 |
2.0 |
1.7 |
35.91 |
Clack brought veteran wing versatility to a roster full of players seeking another professional opportunity. He could facilitate from the forward spot and contribute defensively, with his 1.3 steals and 2.0 assists reflecting a broader connective role than his scoring line suggests. ESPN |
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| Justin Bowen |
Slashing Forward Connector (1.05) |
19.8 |
Medium (1.0) |
9.2 |
4.2 |
0.7 |
1.2 |
32.13 |
Bowen was more of a complementary forward than a primary creator, using his size to attack gaps and contribute on the glass. His ability to step into larger offensive responsibility was evident in late-season action, when he scored 17 against Dakota while playing more than 36 minutes. OurSports Central |
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| Jay Williams |
Backup Point Guard (1.0) |
28.0 |
Medium (1.0) |
6.0 |
2.7 |
5.3 |
0.7 |
29.40 |
Williams’ defining function was orchestration rather than scoring, with 5.3 assists despite the modest offensive output. His season was cut short enough that Bell’s arrival became directly connected with Austin’s need to replace him at the point. Basketball Network |
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| Brad Buckman |
Stretch-Forward Reserve (1.05) |
17.2 |
Medium (1.0) |
6.6 |
4.3 |
0.5 |
1.2 |
26.46 |
Buckman supplied frontcourt spacing and rebounding while adjusting to the professional game after his Texas career. His longer-term transition was interrupted by a knee injury after his Toros season, an unfortunate development that helped define this short professional stop. SI |
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| Marcus Campbell |
Backup Rim Protector (1.0) |
14.0 |
Low (1.0) |
6.9 |
3.9 |
0.5 |
1.3 |
25.20 |
Campbell’s minutes were limited, but his role was clearly interior-focused: he worked around the rim, challenged shots and finished efficiently on his limited diet of attempts. The 0.9 blocks in only 14 minutes points toward a situational defensive presence rather than a volume scorer. ShamSports |
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| Brock Gillespie |
Floor-Spreading Reserve Guard (1.05) |
20.2 |
Low (1.0) |
7.4 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
0.7 |
24.15 |
Gillespie operated as a reserve guard whose value extended to perimeter shooting and secondary ball handling. Contemporary reporting after the season noted his 41 percent three-point shooting, a useful indicator of the spacing role he could provide even without a large scoring burden. Rice University |
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| Anthony Fuqua |
Defensive Backline Anchor (1.05) |
21.4 |
Low (1.0) |
4.0 |
5.4 |
0.4 |
1.5 |
23.73 |
Fuqua’s job was overwhelmingly defensive and physical, with rebounding and rim protection taking precedence over touches. He started 44 games and averaged a block per game, making him a useful backline presence despite the limited offensive role. Yumpu |
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| Trent Strickland |
Energy Wing Reserve (1.0) |
16.5 |
Low (1.0) |
6.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
18.00 |
With only two appearances, Strickland’s role was necessarily situational, but his scoring came efficiently from a small sample rather than through sustained offensive responsibility. Independent season-specific coverage was limited for his brief Toros stint. StatsCrew |
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| Melvin Scott |
Perimeter Shooting Specialist (1.0) |
20.8 |
Low (1.0) |
4.5 |
1.2 |
1.7 |
0.3 |
15.40 |
Scott’s brief Austin stint was built around perimeter shooting rather than interior production. He converted 55.6 percent from three in his six D-League games, although the small sample and limited minutes make his role better understood as a short-term shooting option. StatsCrew |
NCAA Champion (2005) |
| Rod Benson |
Frontcourt Depth Piece (1.0) |
10.0 |
Low (1.0) |
2.4 |
1.5 |
0.2 |
0.8 |
9.80 |
Benson’s Austin stint was brief and low-minute, but his season changed dramatically after moving to Dakota, where he became a productive sixth man and helped the Wizards reach the championship. Contemporary coverage specifically described him as a sixth man who averaged 10 points and eight rebounds after the move. NetsDaily |
D-League Champion (2007) |
| TOTALS |
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440.1 |
|
179.5 |
76.6 |
34.1 |
21.2 |
723.51 |
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