Former Roughrider In NBA

Former Roughrider basketball player Larry Owens (2001-03) is currently playing for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In a loss to the Chicago Bulls Monday night, Owens, Yavapai’s all-time leading scorer, played 29 minutes, scored 7 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and handed out 2 assists.

Owens and the Nets will be back in action on Wednesday at the Philadelphia 76ers.