The Washington Wizards today added some bench depth, courtesy of the D-League.
The team has signed forward Edwin Ubiles to a 10-day contract. It is the 37th NBA Call-up of the 2011-12 NBA Development League season.
Ubiles joins more than 100 NBA players with NBA D-League experience currently on 2011-12 rosters.
A 2012 NBA D-League All-Star, Ubiles (6-6, 204, Siena) has appeared in 35 games, all starts for Dakota this season, averaging 20.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 35.3 minutes. He recorded a career-high 41 points in a 127-110 win over the Iowa Energy on Feb. 28 and has scored in double digits in 33 games.
A four-year contributor and two-year starter at Siena, Ubiles was named MAAC Co-Rookie of the Year in 2007 and to the All-MAAC First Team in 2008 and 2009 before playing in the Reese’s College All-Star Game in 2010.
Ubiles is expected to join Washington today and be available when the team travels to face the Memphis Grizzlies this evening.
The 10-33 Wizards are currently 14th in the Eastern conference.
