The Charlotte 49ers have released him, allowing a fantastic player to return off injured reserve.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Nik Graves scores a career high 15 points to lead the Charlotte 49ers to a victory over Maine 69-52. The win is the first for Aaron Fearne as the head coach of Charlotte.

The Niners shot 53% from the field in the victory by attacking the basket.

Points in the paint was won by Charlotte 30-20 and only 18 of their 69 points came from the 3 point line.