Hokie ClubFormer Virginia Tech standout ColemanCollins was the sixth player selected in the 2008 NBA DevelopmentLeague Draft Friday night. Collins was selected by the Fort Wayne MadAnts.
Collins played in Germany last seasonafter completing his Hokie career in 2007. He helped lead VirginiaTech to the 2007 NCAA Tournament, including a first round win overIllinois in Columbus, Ohio. Collins played for the Toronto Raptors'Summer League team in 2008 and was signed earlier this year by thePhoenix Suns, before being released during training camp.
Collins is currently 32nd incareer scoring at Virginia Tech, with 1,144 points. He is also 10thin all-time blocked shots for the Hokies, with 106.
Also selected by the Mad Ants wereformer Pittsburgh player Toree Morris and Shawn Hawkins, formerly ofLong Beach State. Collins was the one of four former ACC players tobe drafted in the first six picks of the draft. Former Clemsonstandout James Mays was the second selection by the Colorado 14ers.
The NBA Development League is the topminor league in professional basketball and each team is affiliatedwith NBA teams. The Fort Wayne Mad Ants are affiliated with theDetroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers.
The Mad Ants begin their 2008-09 seasonon Nov. 28 at home against expansion Erie Bayhawks.