Houston Roundball Review: Women's Hoops: Comets sign Grant

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Comets sign Grant

The Houston Comets announced the signing (re-signing) of guard Erin Grant today.

Here's the press release:

(HOUSTON – July 4, 2007) – The Houston Comets have signed guard Erin Grant. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Grant first signed with the Comets on April 20 during Houston’s 2007 training camp, earning a spot on the Comets official roster at the start of the season. In three matches, she totaled three points, nine assists and five rebounds in 51 minutes, but was waived by the team on May 23.

A Texas Tech University graduate, Grant finished her college career receiving All-Big 12 First Team honors two consecutive seasons and securing averages of 12.0 points and 6.3 assists in her final season. Grant was drafted by the Seattle Storm (39th overall) in the 2006 WNBA Draft.

The Houston Comets face the Seattle Storm on Friday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Toyota Center.

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5 Comments:

At Wed Jul 04, 03:33:00 PM CDT, SORF said…

"The Mery-Go-Round goes round and round, round and round, round and round. The Merry-Go-Round goes round and round, all day long"...

Good luck Erin!
At Wed Jul 04, 07:38:00 PM CDT, Coopsback said…

Wow. I wonder if Tamara was having some injury problems and that is why she was let go. Any thoughts on that?

I've never seen anything like this, but since I like Erin Grant and liked Tamara, I'm happy and sad but too many changes, not enough time to build chemistry probably and 4-12. yawn.
At Wed Jul 04, 08:40:00 PM CDT, Kris Gardner said…

Tam didn't look injured to me when I spoke to her in the locker room after the game on June 30th.

Oh well.

With Crystal Smith and Erin Grant, the Comets have two quick (but small) point guards with inconsistent outside shots.
At Thu Jul 05, 08:42:00 AM CDT, Coopsback said…

Kris, I don't think Tamara knew definitely that she was being let go from what I saw at June 30th game. She may have known she was in the danger zone though, having that nagging injury - I assume she is faster than what we saw when healthy. I know last year with the Sparks she looked even better than what we saw best I can remember.

What do you think?

If she didn't know all along that she was just here til Dixon was re-signed, I think that is kind of low of Karleen.

I'm also surprised Erin had no ill will and came back, being dropped abruptly after starting the 1st season game. Let's see how much she gives on the court. I expect her all but wonder about any grudge held.

Also, maybe Erin is to bring the ball down and then give to Dixon who then plays point. lol.
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