Idaho signs some help

Hopefully just in time, Coach George Pfeiffer has brought in some help for his squad. The new kid is sure to be the bain of all radio announcers.

Erekele Jgernaia joins men's basketball program
Idaho Athletic Media Relations
11/27/2007

MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho men’s basketball program announced the signing of Erekle Jgerenaia (EE-rek-lay JER-uh-Nigh-uh), a 6-8 small forward from Tbilisi – the capital city of the country of Georgia.

“Ika” will join the Vandals for the 2008 spring semester and should immediately be eligible for play.

He averaged 24 points, eight rebounds, and four assists during the 2006-07 season with his club team, the Sukhumi Juniors. He was named MVP of the 2005 Tournament of the Black Sea, a regional junior tournament with teams from Turkey, Russia, and other countries.

“Ika gives us an explosive young perimeter shooter in our program,” Idaho coach George Pfeifer said. “We have been working hard to bring him here since the summer. With his size and athleticism, he will be able to impact the game in a lot of ways. We are very excited to have him coming here for the second semester.”

Erekle is a member of the Georgian Under-20 National team and will continue to compete for the team this coming summer. He figures to be one of the main contributors in the upcoming European Under-20 Championships.