Last Updated on September 25, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Columbus Riverdragons endured a difficult 2003-04 season, finishing near the bottom of the NBDL standings after the franchise had been one of the league’s stronger teams during its first two years. While earlier Riverdragons squads had been built around continuity and veteran experience, this roster saw more inconsistency as the club struggled to find sustained success on either end of the floor. Even so, the season continued the franchise’s role as a proving ground for players pursuing opportunities beyond the NBDL, with several contributors using extended minutes to showcase their abilities at the professional level. The disappointing record ultimately marked the end of an era for Columbus, as the Riverdragons ceased operations following the season, bringing the franchise’s three-year run in the league to a close.

Roster

NO PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
1 Sedric Webber F 6’6″ 210 lbs January 5, 1977 College of Charleston
2 Jeff Myers G 6’2″ 196 lbs March 24, 1974 Drexel
3 Erron Maxey F 6’6″ 270 lbs December 6, 1978 Providence
4 Reed Rawlings G/F 6’7″ 225 lbs September 1, 1978 Samford
5 Ezra Williams G 6’4″ 235 lbs November 2, 1980 Georgia
6 Terence Morris F 6’9″ 221 lbs January 11, 1979 Maryland
7 Adam Harrington G 6’5″ 200 lbs July 5, 1980 Auburn
8 Lonnie Harrell F 6’7″ 205 lbs November 11, 1972 Northeastern
9 Kevin Lyde F/C 6’9″ 270 lbs March 12, 1980 Temple
10 Patrick Doctor F 6’9″ 230 lbs February 11, 1980 American
11 Tai Crutchfield G/F 6’6″ 210 lbs April 15, 1979 Philadelphia
12 Courtney James F 6’8″ 270 lbs December 24, 1976 Minnesota
13 Derrick Zimmerman G 6’3″ 195 lbs December 2, 1981 Mississippi State
14 Nick Sheppard C 6’11” 270 lbs August 22, 1976 Pepperdine
15 Sean Peterson G 6’1″ 165 lbs May 7, 1979 Georgia Southern
16 DeMario Jones F 6’7″ 220 lbs April 23, 1979 Central Oklahoma
17 Derrick Bird G 6’4″ 195 lbs March 11, 1980 Auburn
18 Marc Mazur C 6’11” 264 lbs January 9, 1979 Detroit
19 Matt Laur C 6’11” 280 lbs August 1, 1980 McKendree
20 John Locklier F/C 6’10” 245 lbs August 9, 1979 Washington State

Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Erron Maxey F 24 45 36 29.6 12.4 4.4 1.5 0.8 0.1 1.8 10.4 4.4 .427 2.0 0.6 .330 4.0 2.9 .721
Terence Morris F 24 46 5 26.5 11.4 7.4 1.9 0.7 1.6 1.8 10.5 4.8 .456 1.7 0.6 .325 1.8 1.3 .723
Kevin Lyde F/C 23 46 46 28.2 10.4 6.2 1.8 0.3 1.6 1.6 9.0 4.5 .496 0.1 0.0 .400 2.7 1.4 .520
Jeff Myers G 29 36 5 26.0 12.5 4.1 4.3 1.4 0.0 2.6 8.7 4.1 .466 1.9 0.8 .412 4.3 3.6 .851
Courtney James F 26 46 46 34.1 9.2 8.2 2.3 0.5 0.6 2.1 7.6 3.5 .466 0.1 0.0 .000 3.7 2.2 .582
Derrick Zimmerman G 21 45 38 27.6 7.3 4.8 5.3 1.3 0.3 1.8 6.2 2.8 .454 0.4 0.1 .250 2.5 1.5 .607
Sedric Webber F 26 17 9 35.2 18.7 5.1 1.9 1.6 0.3 2.8 15.2 6.6 .432 2.6 0.8 .289 5.6 4.8 .844
Adam Harrington G 23 17 9 26.4 11.2 1.7 1.7 0.9 0.2 1.7 9.5 3.9 .407 2.6 1.1 .422 2.8 2.3 .813
Tai Crutchfield G/F 24 18 12 23.7 9.7 2.7 1.1 0.4 0.2 1.9 9.1 3.6 .396 1.9 0.7 .343 3.0 1.8 .611
Nick Sheppard C 27 25 0 18.4 6.6 4.8 0.8 0.4 0.1 2.0 5.7 2.5 .437 0.0 0.0 2.8 1.6 .577
Ezra Williams G 22 11 5 22.8 11.4 3.0 1.5 0.7 0.3 2.5 9.8 4.4 .444 2.1 1.0 .478 2.1 1.6 .783
Lonnie Harrell F 30 11 8 24.7 11.0 2.2 2.1 0.7 0.5 2.5 10.3 3.8 .372 2.3 0.9 .400 3.1 2.5 .794
Derrick Bird G 23 33 8 12.9 3.6 0.9 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.6 3.8 1.2 .328 1.3 0.3 .262 1.0 0.8 .794
Sean Peterson G 24 9 3 20.8 5.3 1.6 2.0 0.4 0.1 1.6 5.1 2.2 .435 1.1 0.4 .400 0.9 0.4 .500
Reed Rawlings G/F 25 4 0 23.5 11.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.3 1.3 9.0 4.5 .500 4.3 1.5 .353 1.0 1.0 1.000
Marc Mazur C 24 10 0 14.7 3.4 3.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.6 3.4 1.3 .382 0.0 0.0 1.3 0.8 .615
Patrick Doctor F 23 3 0 21.7 10.3 4.7 0.0 0.7 0.0 1.7 6.7 2.7 .400 0.0 0.0 6.3 5.0 .789
DeMario Jones F 24 6 0 11.3 4.8 1.0 0.2 0.3 0.0 1.3 4.2 1.3 .320 0.5 0.0 .000 3.2 2.2 .684
Matt Laur C 23 9 0 8.1 2.7 1.9 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.4 2.0 1.2 .611 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 1.000
John Locklier F/C 24 9 0 8.7 2.0 1.2 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.8 .389 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.4 .364

Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Erron Maxey F 24 45 36 1331 556 197 67 34 5 83 466 199 .427 88 29 .330 179 129 .721
Terence Morris F 24 46 5 1220 526 340 87 32 72 84 482 220 .456 80 26 .325 83 60 .723
Kevin Lyde F/C 23 46 46 1299 479 284 83 15 75 72 415 206 .496 5 2 .400 125 65 .520
Jeff Myers G 29 36 5 936 451 148 156 52 1 92 313 146 .466 68 28 .412 154 131 .851
Courtney James F 26 46 46 1567 423 377 106 22 26 98 348 162 .466 3 0 .000 170 99 .582
Derrick Zimmerman G 21 45 38 1243 327 215 238 58 15 83 280 127 .454 20 5 .250 112 68 .607
Sedric Webber F 26 17 9 599 318 86 33 27 5 47 259 112 .432 45 13 .289 96 81 .844
Adam Harrington G 23 17 9 448 190 29 29 16 3 29 162 66 .407 45 19 .422 48 39 .813
Tai Crutchfield G/F 24 18 12 427 175 49 20 7 4 34 164 65 .396 35 12 .343 54 33 .611
Nick Sheppard C 27 25 0 459 165 121 21 9 2 49 142 62 .437 0 0 71 41 .577
Ezra Williams G 22 11 5 251 125 33 16 8 3 28 108 48 .444 23 11 .478 23 18 .783
Lonnie Harrell F 30 11 8 272 121 24 23 8 5 28 113 42 .372 25 10 .400 34 27 .794
Derrick Bird G 23 33 8 426 120 31 22 14 6 19 125 41 .328 42 11 .262 34 27 .794
Sean Peterson G 24 9 3 187 48 14 18 4 1 14 46 20 .435 10 4 .400 8 4 .500
Reed Rawlings G/F 25 4 0 94 46 10 5 5 1 5 36 18 .500 17 6 .353 4 4 1.000
Marc Mazur C 24 10 0 147 34 31 1 1 3 6 34 13 .382 0 0 13 8 .615
Patrick Doctor F 23 3 0 65 31 14 0 2 0 5 20 8 .400 0 0 19 15 .789
DeMario Jones F 24 6 0 68 29 6 1 2 0 8 25 8 .320 3 0 .000 19 13 .684
Matt Laur C 23 9 0 73 24 17 4 2 1 4 18 11 .611 0 0 2 2 1.000
John Locklier F/C 24 9 0 78 18 11 4 0 0 4 18 7 .389 0 0 11 4 .364

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Sedric Webber Primary Offensive Engine (1.1) 35.2 High (1.2) 18.7 5.1 1.9 1.9 72.86 Webber operated as Columbus’ main scoring outlet, attacking from the wing while also creating activity defensively. His March surge was particularly important: he averaged 20.7 points in 10 games and scored at least 27 four times as the Riverdragons won seven of their final 10 March games. OurSports Central NBDL Player of the Month (March 2004)
Terence Morris Stretch Forward Anchor (1.05) 26.5 Medium (1.1) 11.4 7.4 1.9 2.3 53.13 Morris gave Columbus a frontcourt piece who could space the floor while still supplying substantial rebounding and rim protection. Columbus selected him second overall in the NBDL draft after his NBA stint with Houston, signaling that the Riverdragons viewed his combination of size and perimeter skill as a major part of the roster’s structure. Hoopville
Jeff Myers Veteran Floor General (1.05) 26.0 High (1.2) 12.5 4.1 4.3 1.4 51.51 Myers functioned as an experienced lead guard, balancing scoring with table-setting duties rather than simply hunting shots. His late-season 33-point performance helped Columbus win its fourth game in five and eighth in 11, showing how his scoring could become a larger weapon when the Riverdragons needed it. OurSports Central
Courtney James Starting Interior Facilitator (1.05) 34.1 Medium (1.1) 9.2 8.2 2.3 1.1 48.05 James was used as a high-minute interior presence whose value extended beyond scoring, with rebounding and passing helping connect Columbus’ offense. He was the second player selected by the Riverdragons in the 2003 draft, reflecting the team’s emphasis on adding size and frontcourt versatility. Hoopville
Kevin Lyde Low-Post Power Center (1.05) 28.2 Medium (1.1) 10.4 6.2 1.8 1.9 46.89 Lyde’s game revolved around physical interior play and creating pressure around the basket. Earlier NBDL coverage described his wide frame as a major problem for opponents in the post, while his late-game scoring repeatedly helped Columbus control close stretches. OurSports Central
Erron Maxey Secondary Scoring Forward (1.05) 29.6 Medium (1.1) 12.4 4.4 1.5 0.9 44.35 Maxey supplied aggressive scoring from the forward spot and could quickly become Columbus’ offensive spark. Against Asheville in December, he paced the Riverdragons with 22 points while Lonnie Harrell’s hot first half and Courtney James’ interior scoring complemented his attack. OurSports Central
Derrick Zimmerman Defensive Lead Guard (1.05) 27.6 Medium (1.1) 7.3 4.8 5.3 1.6 39.90 Zimmerman was primarily a defensive-minded organizer who kept the offense moving without needing a high shot volume. His Mississippi State career had already established him as a disruptive guard, and his 5.3 assists with 1.6 combined steals and blocks show how much of his impact came away from scoring. Ole Miss Athletics
Reed Rawlings Perimeter-Spreading Forward (1.05) 23.5 Medium (1.1) 11.5 2.5 1.3 1.6 39.04 Rawlings brought a genuine outside threat to the forward rotation, giving Columbus another way to stretch defenses. His earlier career was built around high-volume three-point shooting, and his arrival in Australia was specifically described as adding both outside scoring and needed rebounding to a Perth frontcourt. ABC News Australia
Ezra Williams Volume Wing Scorer (1.05) 22.8 Medium (1.1) 11.4 3.0 1.5 1.0 39.04 Williams entered the NBDL as an established shooting guard with substantial scoring responsibility from Georgia. He had been a three-year starter and two-time All-SEC second-team selection, and his college profile emphasized perimeter shooting as a central part of his offensive identity. OurSports Central
Lonnie Harrell Creative Wing Reserve (1.05) 24.7 Medium (1.1) 11.0 2.2 2.1 1.2 38.12 Harrell provided scoring and improvisation from the wing, with enough passing ability to keep his offensive possessions from becoming purely isolation-driven. His reputation also included a distinctive streetball background, where he was described as valuing hard-nosed competition alongside the creativity associated with his style. The Washington Post
Adam Harrington Catch-and-Shoot Wing Creator (1.05) 26.4 Medium (1.1) 11.2 1.7 1.7 1.1 36.27 Harrington was added as a perimeter scorer with NBA experience, giving Columbus another guard capable of stretching defenses and attacking closeouts. When the Riverdragons acquired him in January, the club highlighted his previous NBA exposure and his scoring background at Auburn as reasons for adding him. OurSports Central
Patrick Doctor Interior Scoring Reserve (1.0) 21.7 Low (1.0) 10.3 4.7 0.0 0.7 31.40 Doctor’s brief Columbus stint was built around interior scoring and rebounding before a knee injury ended his season. He managed 13 points and six rebounds against Huntsville in his final stretch with the Riverdragons, but the injury forced Columbus to release him after only three games.
Tai Crutchfield Secondary Wing Handler (1.05) 23.7 Low (1.0) 9.7 2.7 1.1 0.6 29.61 Crutchfield supplied a secondary ball-handling option while also providing three-point range. His NBDL background already included a previous Fayetteville stint, and Columbus selected him in the tenth round specifically as a guard/forward capable of filling a flexible perimeter role.
Nick Sheppard Reserve Rim Protector (1.0) 18.4 Low (1.0) 6.6 4.8 0.8 0.5 25.40 Sheppard’s role was centered on interior size, rebounding and protecting the paint rather than offensive creation. The veteran center gave Columbus another large-body option in a roster that was deliberately built around adding frontcourt depth during the 2003 draft.
Sean Peterson Backup Point Organizer (1.0) 20.8 Low (1.0) 5.3 1.6 2.0 0.5 18.80 Peterson’s value came from organizing possessions and keeping the ball moving rather than high-volume scoring. Columbus had already seen his playmaking potential the previous season, when he produced a 19-point, 11-assist double-double and entered the summer program with a reputation as a capable young point guard. OurSports Central
Marc Mazur Backup Shot-Blocking Center (1.0) 14.7 Low (1.0) 3.4 3.1 0.1 0.4 14.00 Mazur was primarily a depth big whose defensive value came from size and occasional shot blocking. With limited offensive creation required of him, his season profile fits a reserve interior role rather than a featured scoring assignment.
DeMario Jones Frontcourt Energy Reserve (1.0) 11.3 Low (1.0) 4.8 1.0 0.2 0.3 12.60 Jones arrived in Columbus as a change-of-scenery frontcourt piece after being released by Roanoke. The Riverdragons viewed his prior Central Oklahoma scoring production as enough upside to bring him in immediately after Patrick Doctor’s season-ending injury. OurSports Central
Derrick Bird Defensive Guard Specialist (1.0) 12.9 Low (1.0) 3.6 0.9 0.7 0.6 11.60 Bird’s calling card was perimeter defense rather than offensive volume. Before joining Columbus, he had been recognized as one of Auburn’s premier defensive guards and helped the Tigers reach the NCAA tournament and Sweet Sixteen as a senior. OurSports Central
Matt Laur Backup Interior Scorer (1.0) 8.1 Low (1.0) 2.7 1.9 0.4 0.3 10.60 Laur entered professional basketball with an unusually strong scoring pedigree, having dominated NAIA competition as McKendree’s centerpiece before joining Columbus. His professional role was far smaller, but his prior résumé included National Player of the Year recognition and a 34-4 Final Four season. McKendree University
John Locklier Deep Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) 8.7 Low (1.0) 2.0 1.2 0.4 0.0 7.20 Locklier occupied a deep reserve frontcourt role, providing Columbus with additional size without being asked to create offense. His limited minutes and zero combined steals or blocks point to a depth assignment rather than a defensive-specialist workload.