FORMER VIKING BASKETBALL STANDOUT SIGNS WITH EUROPEAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE
April J. Emory
November 13, 2007

An All-CIAA Performer for the Vikings, Pigford Helped ECSU to First Tournament Title in 26 Years

ELIZABETH CITY, NC- Former Elizabeth City State University men’s basketball standout C.J. Pigford has signed a deal to play for the UBSC Graz of the European Basketball League.

Pigford, will be the fourth newcomer to play for the Graz, a team based in Austria, this year. Last season the 6-7 forward averaged 18.1 points and 8.2 rebounds for ECSU, was named to the 2006-07 All-CIAA Men’s basketball team and en route to  helping the Vikings to their first CIAA Tournament Championship in 26 years was also named to the 2007All-Tournament Team.

For more information of the European Basketball League and the UBSC Graz, visit www.eurobasket.com.