North Carolina State University Athletics
Fells Selected For Portsmouth Invitational
4/6/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Raleigh, N.C. NC State senior Courtney Fells is among 64 seniors who will participate in the 57th annual Portsmouth Invitational April 8-11, a showcase for outstanding men's basketball players in their senior year of college. The tournament gets underway on Wednesday, April 8, and all games will be played at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Va.
Fells was third this past season in scoring at 11.3 points per game, and for his career he averaged 9.5 points. He played in 111 career games, and started 92 during his career mainly at shooting guard.
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (P.I.T.) is the nation's oldest amateur basketball tournament. It is recognized by NBA and European scouts as the premier showcase for future professional players. The P.I.T. is the only tournament for college seniors to participate in and be evaluated by the National Basketball Association prior to the NBA's pre-draft camp.
Fells will be on the K&D Rounds Landscaping team. For more information and results, log on to www.portsmouthinvitational.com.
