COLLEGE PARK, Ga. – The College Park Skyhawks announced today that forward Jalen Johnson has been recalled by the Atlanta Hawks, while two-way players and guards Sharife Cooper and Skylar Mays have been transferred to the Atlanta Hawks.
All three players started in both College Park Skyhawks games to begin the season. Cooper averaged 18.5 points, 5.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 33.4 minutes in the two games. Johnson compiled 13.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 32.3 minutes, including a 21-point, 12-rebound performance on Nov. 7 vs. Maine. Mays averaged 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.0 steals across the two games.
The Skyhawks will continue their regular season with a “Hoops for Heroes Night” when they host the Delaware Blue Coats on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. ET. That will be the first of two games against the Blue Coats, with the second coming on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. ET.
#Southside#
ABOUT COLLEGE PARK SKYHAWKS
Home to the world’s most traveled airport in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International and Georgia’s newest convention center, the Georgia International Convention Center, the city of College Park is the home of the Atlanta Hawks’ NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks. The Skyhawks host games at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park, a 3500-seat multipurpose sports and entertainment venue, that is the premier event facility in south Atlanta. Owned and operated by the Atlanta Hawks, the Skyhawks ownership team also includes Grammy Award-winning recording artist, hip-hop superstar and College Park native 2 Chainz. Season-Ticket Memberships are on-sale now! Founding Members will experience exclusive benefits, such as VIP Member Events, discounts on Skyhawks merchandise, and a personal contact in the front office. To find out more, email info@cpskyhawks.com, visit www.cpskyhawks.com or call 404-878-3370.