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2021-22 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Portland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Utah | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game116.44th
Rebounds Per Game48.31st
Assists Per Game23.723rd
Points Allowed108.05th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(30) | Santi Aldama | PF | Loyola (MD) |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 20 | .722 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 28 | .611 |
| 2018-19 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |