May 22, 2008

ORLANDO, FLA. - Saint Joseph's Pat Calathes has received an invitation and will participate in the NBA Pre-Draft Camp to be held in Orlando, Fla. from May 27 to 30.

Calathes, a 6-10 forward from Casselberry, Fla., had his best season as a Hawk this year, topping the team in scoring (17.5) and rebounding (7.5).

He was an Atlantic 10 All-Conference 1st Team selection and shared Big 5 Player of the Year honors with Mark Tyndale of Temple, who will also participate in the Pre-Draft Camp. Calathes was the Hawks' 2008 MVP and earned selection to the A-10 All-Championship Team as SJU advanced to the title game.

Earlier this spring, Calathes earned All-Tournament honors at the Portsmouth Invitational.