Flash trade our pick for Ronald Dupree

FLASH ACQUIRE DUPREE IN TRADE WITH TULSA
Sign and Trade Brings Veteran Forward to Utah

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 20, 2009 – The Utah Flash acquired forward Ronald Dupree today from the Tulsa 66ers in a sign and trade deal for center Steven Hill.

In 18 games for the 66ers this season Dupree is averaging 36.7 minutes, 19.9 points and 6.6 rebounds. In six games in January he is averaging 39.8 minutes, 25.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists while shooting .531 (51-96) from the floor. In his last two games, Dupree is averaging 30.5 points and 15.5 boards.

The 27-year-old LSU product from Biloxi, Miss. has played in 154 NBA games with the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves and Seattle Sonics, averaging 11.3 minutes, 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds. He also played in 14 NBA Playoff games with the Pistons in 2004-05.

Hill, 7-0, 245, was signed by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Nov. 4, playing one game before being assigned to the 66ers on Nov. 21. On December 13, Hill was recalled by the Thunder and subsequently waived.

Dupree, 6-7, 209, is expected to be in uniform tonight when the Flash is host to the Los Angeles D-Fenders. He will wear jersey number 21.