The fifth-seeded Erie BayHawks (28-22) should have their hands full for their best-of-3 D-League playoff series against the third-seeded Austin Toros (33-17) that begins with Thursday’s Game 1 at Tullio Arena.

After Wednesday’s practice, I caught up with Erie coach Jay Larranaga, New York Knicks rookie Jerome Jordan, Kyle Goldcamp and D.J. Kennedy and asked them about this series.

A key matchup will be Jordan against Austin big man Eric Dawson, who is second in the D-League in double-doubles with 23.

Charlie Parker has gone from being one of the best players in the NCAA Division II's Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference to becoming a starter in the D-League for the Los Angeles D-Fenders.

Charlie Parker is proving players from PSAC can compete in the D-League.

If the rookie guard from Millersville decides to play in the league next season, he may be joined by a few other players from the NCAA Division II conference.

Here are three area talents that come to mind.

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