Mercury Announces 2011 Male Practice Squad

Posted: May 31, 2011

The Phoenix Mercury today announced its official male practice squad. Tryouts were held at US Airways Center on Saturday, May 14 to determine the 20-person squad who will scrimmage and train the two-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury at select practices from May through September.

“The talent level of the participants this year was impressive and we are anxious to get them on the court with our players,” said Mercury Head Coach Corey Gaines. “Practicing against this group will definitely help strengthen our team.”

Those selected will receive a pair of NIKE basketball shoes and tickets to select Mercury games.

The following is the complete list of the practice squad.

Anthony Aguilera
Adam Cook
Ashton Davis
Andre Dunn
Kwan Fan
Khalif Fortune
Perry Garcia
Greg Gonzalez
Tyree Hardge
Blake Harris
Justin Hill
Will Lewis
Herb Martin
Kyle Mockler
Thanasi Panagiotakopoulos
Feroz Rast
Michael Romero
Andrew White
Mykael Wright
Ian Zymarakis

The Mercury, one of the eight original WNBA clubs, is part of the longest running professional women’s team sports league in the United States. The team will tip off Season 15 on June 4 on the road against the defending WNBA Champion Seattle Storm. The club’s home opener is on June 17 against conference rival San Antonio. To purchase tickets, visit phoenixmercury.com or call 602-252-WNBA.