VIPERS FINALIZE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER
By Rio Grande Valley Vipers Staff /October 30, 2023
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EDINBURG, Texas (Oct. 29, 2023) – The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA G League Affiliate of the Houston Rockets, have finalized the team’s 2023-24training camp roster.
The Vipers training camp roster includes returning players from the 2022-23 season: Trhae Mitchell (fourth season), Ray Spalding (fourth season), Shawn Occeus (fourth season), Josh Reaves (third season), Darius Days (second season), Jalen Lecque (second season) and Jarrett Culver (second season).
Also joining the Vipers training camp roster is Latvia native and forward Ricards Vanags who was selected as the 10th overall pick during the 2023-24 NBA G League International Draft.
During the 2023 NBA G League Draft, the Vipers selected forward Kyree Walker with the 62nd overall pick. Following the conclusion of the draft, the Vipers acquired Keyshawn Bryant from the Windy City Bulls.
The RGV Vipers training camp roster stands at 18 and can be found below.
| Name | Pos. | HT | WT | School | Status |
| Keyshawn Bryant | F | 6-6 | 190lbs. | South Florida | Trade |
| Jarrett Culver | G | 6-6 | 195lbs. | Texas Tech | Returning |
| Darius Days | F | 6-8 | 240lbs. | LSU | Affiliate |
| Nate Hinton | G/F | 6-5 | 210lbs. | University of Houston | Two-Way |
| Bo Hodges | G | 6-5 | 210lbs. | Butler | Tryout |
| John Knight III | G | 6-3 | 205lbs. | Southern Utah | Tryout |
| Jalen Lecque | G | 6-4 | 185lbs. | - | Returning |
| Matthew Mayer | F | 6-9 | 225lbs. | University of Illinois | Affiliate |
| Trhae Mitchell | F | 6-6 | 195lbs. | South Alabama | Returning |
| Joshua Obiesie | F | 6-6 | 196lbs. | - | Affiliate |
| Shawn Occeus | F | 6-4 | 210lbs. | Northeastern | Returning |
| Josh Reaves | G | 6-5 | 214lbs. | Penn State | Returning |
| Alex Reese | F/C | 6-9 | 245lbs. | Alabama | Tryout |
| Jermaine Samuels | F | 6-7 | 230lbs. | Villanova | Two-Way |
| Ray Spalding | F | 6-10 | 215lbs. | Louisville | Returning |
| Ricards Vanags | F | 6-8 | 182lbs. | - | International Draft |
| Kyree Walker | F | 6-7 | 215lbs. | - | Draft |
| Jeenathan Williams Jr. | G/F | 6-5 | 205lbs. | University at Buffalo | Two-Way |
The Vipers tip-off the 2023-24 season against the Memphis Hustle on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Landers Center. RGV will have its home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. against the Osceola Magic at Bert Ogden Arena. To purchase tickets, visit www.rgvipers.com.