2016-17 Rio Grande Valley Vipers Roster
NBA Development League (D-League)
Team Record: 32-18
Finishing 2nd in the D-League's Southwest Division of the Western Conference
Postseason: 5-4 Lost Championship
Quarterfinals - Defeated Los Angeles D-Fenders 2-1
Semifinals - Defeated Oklahoma City Blue 2-1
Finals - Lost to Raptors 905 2-1
Coach: Matt Brase (32-18)
Location: Hidalgo, Texas
2016-17 Rio Grande Valley Vipers StatisticsTeam Record: 32-18
Finishing 2nd in the D-League's Southwest Division of the Western Conference
Postseason: 5-4 Lost Championship
Quarterfinals - Defeated Los Angeles D-Fenders 2-1
Semifinals - Defeated Oklahoma City Blue 2-1
Finals - Lost to Raptors 905 2-1
Coach: Matt Brase (32-18)
Location: Hidalgo, Texas
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League ended the 2016-17 season with a record of 32 wins and 18 losses, finishing second in the D-League's Southwest Division of the Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 5-4.
Darius Morris tossed in a team-leading 941 points for the Vipers, and Chinanu Onuaku accounted for 457 boards. Darius Morris dished out 303 assists for the squad.
Defensively, J.P. Tokoto added 102 steals.
Matt Brase coached the team. The 2016-17 Rio Grande Valley Vipers lost in the Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Hairston | G | December 24, 1992 | 6'6" | 220 | North Carolina | |
| Paul Jesperson | G | December 2, 1992 | 6'6" | 0 | Northern Iowa | |
| Chris Johnson | F | April 29, 1990 | 6'6" | 201 | Dayton | Columbus, OH US |
| Jaron Johnson | G | May 5, 1992 | 6'6" | 205 | Louisiana Tech | |
| Markus Kennedy | F | August 3, 1991 | 6'9" | 245 | Southern Methodist | |
| Julien Lewis | G | June 9, 1992 | 6'4" | 195 | Fresno State | |
| Sheldon Mac | SG | December 21, 1992 | 6'5" | 200 | Miami (Fla.) | Houston, TX US |
| Darius Morris | G | January 3, 1991 | 6'4" | 190 | Michigan | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Le'Bryan Nash | G/F | June 30, 1992 | 6'7" | 0 | Oklahoma State | |
| Chinanu Onuaku | C | November 1, 1996 | 6'10" | 245 | Louisville | Baltimore, MD US |
| Gary Payton II | G | December 1, 1992 | 6'3" | 195 | Oregon State | Seattle, WA |
| Joshua Smith | C | May 14, 1992 | 6'10" | 350 | Georgetown | |
| Isaiah Taylor | G | July 11, 1994 | 6'3" | 170 | Texas | Hayward, CA US |
| Jarvis Threatt | G | April 3, 1993 | 6'2" | 165 | Delaware | |
| J.P. Tokoto | F | September 15, 1993 | 6'6" | 200 | North Carolina | |
| Dakarai Tucker | G | May 13, 1994 | 6'5" | 195 | Utah | |
| Chris Walker | F | December 22, 1994 | 6'10" | 220 | Florida | |
| Troy Williams | SF | December 30, 1994 | 6'7" | 218 | Indiana | Hampton, VA US |
| Kyle Wiltjer | PF | October 20, 1992 | 6'10" | 240 | Gonzaga | Portland, OR US |
