Mario Austin to CSKA

20.08.2003
Mario Austin
PBC CSKA has come to an agreement with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls regarding the lease of American center Mario Austin for the upcoming season. The player arrived in Moscow yesterday and today underwent a medical examination. Tonight he will also have his first practice with the CSKA team.

Mario Austin
Position: center
Date of Birth: 26.02.1982
Place of Birth: Livingston, Alabama (U.S.A.)
Height: 206 cm
Weight: 118 kg


Athletic Career:
1999-2003 - Mississippi State (NCAA)
2003 - Drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round with the 36th pick

2002-03 statistics with Mississippi State:
NCAA (25 games): 33 minutes per game, 15.5 points per game, 7.7 rebounds per game; 53.9 % 2-pointers, 66.4 % free-throws