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#4 Michael Saadine

Weight: 135 lbs.

Position: G

Year at PRUMC: 2nd

Nickname: The Sheikh

Hometown: Damascus, Syria

BIO: Saadine was signed by the X-Blades in summer 2005 to back up superstar point guard Parker Bradway...Last year, served in the Thundercats' front office as the team's GM...Upon joining the X-Blades, the Sheikh utilized his renowned eye for talent by recommending that the team sign free agent guard Jarrett Stieber, who has become a starter at the 2 position...Saadine is all about street cred: in the prime of his youth, he played basketball at the gangstalicious Tucker First Baptist Church alongside the legendary streetballer Souleiman the Magnificent (real name Souleiman Ndiaye) of Senegal, and his brother is Mark Saadine...A blue-chip soccer prospect when he's not on the hardwood...Placed on injured reserve in December 2005 to recover from jaw surgery and will likely return in late January 2006.

SCOUTING REPORT: A solid backup point guard who is better than you might think...Not much was really expected of him coming into the year, but then he proceeded to light up the scoreboard at the Caribou Coffee Charity Classic 3-on-3 tournament in October and singlehandedly bring his team back from a large deficit...Also has excelled in preseason scrimmages this year, showcasing a newly developed outside shot and improved ballhandling ability...Outstanding speed: this kid could outrun Reggie Bush...A scrappy defender who can force turnovers when the opportunity presents itself...The X-Blades will undoubtedly receive a huge boost when he returns from the IR.