Last Updated on October 6, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Delaware 87ers’ 2017-18 season saw the franchise continue its role as the Philadelphia 76ers’ affiliate while assembling a roster filled with young prospects, NBA assignments, and veteran G League contributors. Delaware finished 28-22 and returned to the postseason, with James Webb III emerging as one of the league’s most productive forwards and Christian Wood delivering an impressive all-around campaign that helped revive his professional trajectory. The team also received contributions from guards Lorenzo Brown and Jacob Pullen, while several players moved between Delaware and NBA opportunities during the year. Although the 87ers were eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs, the season is notable for Wood’s breakout performance and for a roster that featured multiple players who would go on to establish longer-term careers at higher levels of professional basketball.

Roster

NO.PLAYER NAMEPOSHTWTDATE OF BIRTHCOLLEGE
0Askia BookerSG6 ft 1 in170 lbsAugust 31, 1993Colorado
0Jacob PullenG6 ft 1 in200 lbsNovember 10, 1989Kansas State
1James Blackmon Jr.SG6 ft 4 in200 lbsApril 25, 1995Indiana
1Shannon BrownG6 ft 4 in210 lbsNovember 29, 1985Michigan State
2Kyle RandallG6 ft 1 in185 lbsSeptember 10, 1991Central Michigan
2Mike YoungPF6 ft 9 in235 lbsSeptember 5, 1994Pittsburgh
3Cameron OliverC6 ft 8 in225 lbsJuly 11, 1996Nevada
3James Webb IIIF6 ft 9 in202 lbsAugust 19, 1993Boise State
4Donte McGillG6 ft 3 in185 lbsMay 16, 1995Florida International
4Julian JacobsG6 ft 4 in180 lbsNovember 23, 1994USC
5Darin JohnsonG6 ft 5 in191 lbsJanuary 21, 1995Delaware 87ers
6Devin RobinsonF6 ft 7 in200 lbsMarch 7, 1995Florida
7Shane EdwardsF6 ft 7 in220 lbsMay 31, 1987Little Rock
10Tyshawn AbbottG6 ft 3 in209 lbsAugust 19, 1988Arizona State
11Carlos Lopez-SosaF6 ft 11 in225 lbsJune 23, 1990UNLV
11Stefhon HannahG6 ft 1 in175 lbsJune 14, 1985Missouri
12Andrew AndrewsPG6 ft 2 in200 lbsMay 25, 1993Washington
12Demetrius JacksonG6 ft 1 in200 lbsSeptember 7, 1994Notre Dame
14James Michael McAdooPF6 ft 9 in230 lbsJanuary 4, 1993North Carolina
21Shawn LongC6 ft 9 in255 lbsJanuary 29, 1993Louisiana
32Marc LovingF6 ft 8 in220 lbsSeptember 16, 1994Ohio State
35Christian WoodPF6 ft 8 in214 lbsSeptember 27, 1995UNLV
Furkan KorkmazSG6 ft 7 in202 lbsJuly 24, 1997Anadolu Efes
Jared BrownridgeG6 ft 3 in200 lbsNovember 13, 1994Santa Clara
James YoungSG6 ft 6 in215 lbsAugust 16, 1995Kentucky

Per Game

PLAYERPOSAGEGPGSMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGTOVFGAFGMFG%3PA3PM3P%FTAFTMFT%
Christian WoodPF22454233.123.310.42.21.11.83.115.28.2.5413.61.2.3217.25.7.796
Devin RobinsonF2242826.513.05.31.60.90.81.79.54.7.4923.61.4.3792.82.2.797
Shawn LongC25331822.514.67.71.40.91.42.310.25.8.5670.80.4.4294.12.6.649
James YoungSG22191832.819.14.62.41.40.42.014.45.8.4057.92.6.3315.54.8.867
James Blackmon Jr.SG2228725.612.83.32.40.60.01.49.64.0.4225.01.9.3863.42.8.811
Darin JohnsonG2345817.26.31.80.70.40.11.15.32.2.4181.20.4.3092.21.6.693
Tyshawn AbbottG29434026.26.21.82.10.80.11.55.92.2.3693.81.2.3150.80.7.800
Askia BookerSG24171633.114.53.36.41.20.13.412.25.2.4284.11.2.2903.42.8.842
James Webb IIIF24211327.311.66.71.41.30.21.68.63.6.4205.32.0.3663.22.4.735
Jacob PullenG28141128.415.71.94.41.00.12.814.05.6.4036.72.1.3092.82.4.846
Marc LovingF2329317.66.12.61.10.40.31.05.32.0.3733.91.4.3720.90.7.778
Emeka OkaforFC35261919.96.88.01.40.51.01.54.72.8.6120.00.01.71.2.698
Cameron OliverC2118324.69.67.51.20.60.91.47.84.0.5141.90.8.4001.40.8.577
Furkan KorkmazSG209931.915.45.13.21.20.62.115.65.4.3508.01.6.1943.83.0.794
Demetrius JacksonG23101025.513.03.44.61.30.22.211.44.8.4214.11.5.3662.51.9.760
James Michael McAdooPF25141128.28.85.82.31.31.51.88.12.8.3422.00.6.2863.62.6.725
Shannon BrownG3218118.36.21.90.80.70.20.95.62.3.4161.30.4.2921.41.1.769
Kyle RandallG2613122.26.92.13.70.50.01.06.52.7.4171.50.2.1581.61.3.810
Julian JacobsG2318818.03.82.32.41.10.22.13.71.4.3940.90.2.1880.80.7.867
Mike YoungPF234131.316.54.31.80.50.51.315.36.3.4103.80.5.1334.83.5.737
Shane EdwardsF3011016.44.94.30.90.50.51.13.51.6.4740.80.1.1111.91.5.810
Stefhon HannahG325217.08.81.83.40.80.02.47.43.2.4324.41.8.4090.80.6.750
Andrew AndrewsPG244014.55.51.03.30.00.01.55.02.3.4501.30.8.6000.30.31.000
Donte McGillG224012.84.81.52.30.30.01.06.31.0.1601.00.0.0003.02.8.917
Jared BrownridgeG232122.08.51.00.00.50.00.56.03.0.5005.02.5.5000.00.0
Carlos Lopez-SosaF27104.00.02.01.00.00.00.01.00.0.0000.00.00.00.0

Totals

PLAYERPOSAGEGPGSMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOVFGAFGMFG%3PA3PM3P%FTAFTMFT%
Christian WoodPF22454214881049469995181138684370.54116252.321323257.796
Devin RobinsonF22428111454422168393572398196.49215358.37911894.797
Shawn LongC25331874448125347294775337191.5672812.42913487.649
James YoungSG221918624363874527838274111.40515150.33110591.867
James Blackmon Jr.SG22287718357916816040268113.42214054.3869577.811
Darin JohnsonG2345877328583311854823799.4185517.30910170.693
Tyshawn AbbottG294340112726678903666525293.36916552.3153528.800
Askia BookerSG241716563246561082125720889.4286920.2905748.842
James Webb IIIF242113574243141302843318176.42011241.3666850.735
Jacob PullenG28141139822027611423919679.4039429.3093933.846
Emeka OkaforC3526195181782093612254012174.612004330.698
Marc LovingF23293510177753111103015357.37311342.3722721.778
Cameron OliverC211834421731352210172514072.5143514.4002615.577
Furkan KorkmazSG209928713946291151914049.3507214.1943427.794
Demetrius JacksonG23101025513034461322211448.4214115.3662519.760
James Michael McAdooPF251411395123813218212511439.342288.2865137.725
Shannon BrownG3218133011135141341610142.416247.2922620.769
Kyle RandallG2613128990274870138435.417193.1582117.810
Julian JacobsG23188324684143204386626.394163.1881513.867
Mike YoungPF2341125661772256125.410152.1331914.737
Shane EdwardsF3011018054471055123818.47491.1112117.810
Stefhon HannahG3252854491740123716.432229.40943.750
Andrew AndrewsPG24405822413006209.45053.600111.000
Donte McGillG2240511969104254.16040.0001211.917
Jared BrownridgeG2321441720101126.500105.50000
Carlos Lopez-SosaF2710402100010.0000000

Regular Season

PLAYER NAMEROLE TIERMPGUSAGE TIERPPGRPGAPGSTKIMPACT INDEXNOTESAWARDS
Christian WoodPrimary Offensive Engine (1.1)33.1High (1.2)23.310.42.22.9102.43As Delaware’s offensive focal point, Wood combined face-up scoring, interior finishing and enough perimeter shooting to stretch defenses, while his rebounding and rim protection gave the 87ers a genuine two-way centerpiece. His 31-point, eight-rebound Showcase performance captured the matchup pressure he could create. G-League Showcase reportAll-NBA G League Second Team (2018); All-NBA G League Showcase Second Team (2018)
James YoungPrimary Wing Scorer (1.05)32.8High (1.2)19.14.62.41.870.31Young operated as a high-volume scoring wing, comfortable attacking closeouts and firing from deep rather than functioning as a traditional secondary option. The move from Wisconsin to Philadelphia did not erase his offensive responsibility, and his midseason recognition reflected how productive that role had become. Midseason G League honors for YoungMidseason All-NBA G League Eastern Conference Team (2018)
Furkan KorkmazPerimeter Shot-Making Wing (1.05)31.9High (1.2)15.45.13.21.864.26Korkmaz was used as a developmental scoring wing with real creation duties rather than simply parked in the corner. Philadelphia deliberately sent him to Delaware for live reps, where his shooting gravity and willingness to handle the ball made him one of the more versatile young pieces in the rotation. Korkmaz development with Delaware2016 TBL All-Star; 2016 TBL Slam Dunk Contest Champion
Askia BookerLead Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.05)33.1High (1.2)14.53.36.41.364.26Booker was the backcourt organizer, pushing tempo while carrying much of the half-court creation burden. The six-plus assists point to the broader responsibility, but his value came from repeatedly getting the ball into scoring actions and keeping Delaware’s offense moving. Askia Booker G League profile and season context
Shawn LongInterior Scoring Anchor (1.05)22.5Medium (1.1)14.67.71.42.360.06Long supplied physical interior offense and second-chance pressure, with his strength allowing Delaware to play through the paint without needing him to dominate possessions. He also remained a disruptive rebounder and shot blocker, making his minutes more valuable than a scoring-only role suggests.
Mike YoungStretch-Power Forward Creator (1.05)31.3High (1.2)16.54.31.81.059.47Young’s value came from combining frontcourt size with perimeter scoring, giving Northern Arizona a forward who could pull opposing bigs away from the paint. His 41-point outburst later that season showed the scoring ceiling behind the steadier two-way workload. G-League Showcase coverage of Mike YoungAll-NBA G League Showcase Second Team (2018)
Jacob PullenVeteran Shot-Creating Guard (1.05)28.4High (1.2)15.71.94.41.158.21Pullen gave Delaware an experienced isolation and pick-and-roll option, with enough pull-up shooting to force defenses over screens. His short stint still carried substantial responsibility because the 87ers needed a veteran ball-handler capable of creating late in possessions. Pullen’s 2018 Delaware move
Demetrius JacksonTwo-Way Lead Guard (1.05)25.5Medium (1.1)13.03.44.61.551.98Jackson brought downhill speed and point-guard instincts to a Delaware group that needed another organizer after his move from Houston’s system. His two-way status also shaped the assignment: he was expected to produce in the G League while remaining prepared for NBA duties. Jackson’s two-way role with Delaware
Devin RobinsonTransition-Finishing Forward (1.05)26.5Medium (1.1)13.05.31.61.749.90Robinson functioned best in space, using his length and athleticism to run the floor, finish above the rim and defend across the forward spots. The Wizards’ frequent attention to his development reflected a player whose physical tools were already useful even when his half-court creation was less polished. Robinson’s Delaware assignment
James Webb IIIStretch Forward Connector (1.05)27.3Medium (1.1)11.66.71.41.548.97Webb was a rangy forward whose offensive value increasingly centered on catch-and-shoot threes, while his rebounding and activity added utility around the lineup. Brooklyn’s decision to bring him onto a two-way deal reflected how useful that low-maintenance skill package had become. Webb’s two-way opportunity
Cameron OliverBench Frontcourt Spark (1.05)24.6Medium (1.1)9.67.51.21.545.74Oliver became a useful energy big after arriving from Wisconsin, bringing rebounding, weak-side shot blocking and enough three-point range to stay playable beside another interior scorer. His Delaware stint showed noticeable improvement in both shooting and rebounding efficiency. Oliver’s Delaware development
James Blackmon Jr.Instant-Offense Guard (1.0)25.6Medium (1.1)12.83.32.40.642.02Blackmon was primarily a shot-maker, capable of heating up quickly from three and creating offense when possessions broke down. His shooting profile made him particularly valuable when Delaware needed a perimeter scorer, even though defensive consistency remained part of the developmental equation. Blackmon’s G League scouting profile
James Michael McAdooMobile Interior Finisher (1.05)28.2Low (1.0)8.85.82.32.841.37McAdoo gave Delaware an athletic interior presence who could finish around the rim, switch defensively and make quick decisions as a passer. His stint was interrupted by the move to Agua Caliente, so the sample reflects a useful rotation role rather than a long-term offensive centerpiece. McAdoo professional career contextNBA Champion (2015); NBA Champion (2017)
Emeka OkaforVeteran Defensive Anchor (1.05)19.9Medium (1.1)6.88.01.41.540.89Okafor’s contribution was built around positioning, rebounding and interior deterrence rather than volume scoring. His veteran presence stabilized Delaware’s frontcourt, and the subsequent NBA opportunity with New Orleans underscored how effective that defensive role remained. Okafor’s Delaware-to-NBA opportunity
Stefhon HannahReserve Table-Setter (1.0)17.0Low (1.0)8.81.83.40.829.60Hannah had a small sample, but his clearest function was ball distribution and secondary creation rather than primary scoring. Five appearances make any broader conclusion tentative; he was essentially a short-term guard option in a crowded backcourt. Stefhon Hannah Delaware game context
Kyle RandallBackup Point Guard (1.0)22.2Low (1.0)6.92.13.70.526.40Randall arrived late in the season and immediately filled a familiar floor-general role, giving Delaware another steady ball-handler rather than another high-volume scorer. The limited sample is important here: his contribution was primarily organizational. Randall’s Delaware acquisition
Tyshawn AbbottGlue Guy Starter (1.05)26.2Low (1.0)6.21.82.10.923.10Abbott’s role was built around spacing, ball movement and defensive effort while bigger scorers carried the offense. He started regularly despite modest scoring because his low-maintenance perimeter game allowed Delaware to keep its primary creators involved. Abbott career and Delaware context
Shane EdwardsVeteran Stretch Reserve (1.0)16.4Low (1.0)4.94.30.91.022.20Edwards provided experienced forward depth and could operate as a complementary shooter rather than demanding touches. His Delaware stint was brief, making the safest reading a situational frontcourt role built around spacing and rebounding.
Marc LovingStretch-Forward Reserve (1.0)17.6Low (1.0)6.12.61.10.721.00Loving was essentially a spacing-oriented forward, with his size and perimeter touch giving Delaware a way to widen the floor around its interior scorers. He was not a featured creator, but that complementary skill set helped explain his regular rotation presence. Marc Loving scouting profile
Jared BrownridgeCatch-and-Shoot Reserve (1.0)22.0Low (1.0)8.51.00.00.520.00Brownridge’s two-game sample is too small for sweeping conclusions, but the role was unmistakably perimeter-oriented: get into the offense, space the floor and punish open looks. The sample should be treated as a snapshot rather than evidence of a sustained rotation role. Brownridge professional background
Andrew AndrewsShort-Term Lead Guard (1.0)14.5Low (1.0)5.51.03.30.019.60Andrews was a brief-season ball-handling option whose main responsibility was initiating offense and keeping possessions organized. With only four appearances, the sample is too small to establish a lasting rotation role. Andrews Delaware player profile
Shannon BrownVeteran Athletic Reserve (1.0)18.3Low (1.0)6.21.90.80.919.60Brown brought veteran athleticism and defensive experience to Delaware after the January trade, functioning more as a situational wing than a featured scorer. His value was tied to physical perimeter play and transition ability in limited minutes. Brown’s Delaware stint and playing style
Julian JacobsDefensive Utility Guard (1.0)18.0Low (1.0)3.82.32.41.319.60Jacobs filled the connective guard role, helping move the ball while using his activity to pressure opposing handlers. His scoring was secondary, and the modest usage makes the defensive and passing responsibilities more representative of his function. Jacobs Delaware game context
Darin JohnsonRotation Wing (1.0)17.2Low (1.0)6.31.80.70.518.60Johnson was a developmental perimeter piece who supplied spot shooting and size on the wing without needing the ball. His role stayed relatively modest, with Delaware using him as depth around its more established creators. Johnson’s Delaware roster role
Donte McGillEmergency Scoring Guard (1.0)12.8Low (1.0)4.81.52.30.317.80McGill’s four-game stint was an emergency opportunity rather than an established rotation assignment. He brought some ball-handling and attacking ability, but the tiny sample makes role evaluation necessarily cautious. McGill joins Delaware
Carlos Lopez-SosaDeep Frontcourt Reserve (1.0)4.0Low (1.0)0.02.01.00.06.00With only one four-minute appearance, Lopez-Sosa’s contribution is best described as emergency frontcourt depth. The sample is far too small to infer anything beyond that limited roster function. Lopez-Sosa Delaware game context
TOTALS—606.9—262.7101.458.430.71043.36——