New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that guard Steven Barber and forward Otis George have been signed as free agents. As per club policy, terms of the deals are not announced.

Barber, 5-10, 160-pounds, is an NBA rookie who went undrafted after a three-year collegiate career at Texas-Arlington and one year at South Plains College in Levelland, TX. In 2002, the Sam Houston, TX-native finished his UTA career as the school's fifth all-time leading scorer and second in three-point field goals and was named All-Southland Conference Player selection twice. In July of 2005, Barber was a member of the Knicks' entry at the Reebok Vegas and Minnesota Summer Leagues, and averaged 5.4 points and 11.3 minutes in eight games.

George, 6-8, 225-pounds, is an NBA rookie who went undrafted after a four-year collegiate career at Louisville. As a senior in 2004-05, the Roseau, Dominica-native averaged 5.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 26 games. In July of 2005, George was a member of the Knicks' entry at the Reebok Vegas and Minnesota Summer Leagues, and appeared in nine games.

Via Knicks Press Release

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