G League Texas Legends

Texas Legends Host "American Idol" of Basketball

Published on August 22, 2010 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


Frisco, TX, Aug. 19, 2010 -The Texas Legends have announced the dates for the team's open tryouts for their inaugural 2010-2011 season. The team will be holding open tryouts for the coming season September 10-11 at Fieldhouse USA in Frisco, TX (6155 Sports Village Lane, Frisco, TX 75034).

The Legends tryouts give prospective players the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of Owner Donnie Nelson, Head Coach Nancy Lieberman, President of Basketball Operations Spud Webb, and General Manager Del Harris. Participants will compete to earn an invitation to the team's training camp, which will begin in early November.

Additionally, the tryouts will feature scouts from leagues in China, France, Angola, Lithuania, Germany, and Belgium. Video clips of the tryouts will also be placed on the internet for prospective players to send to teams both domestically and internationally.

"In my mind the 'D' in 'D-league' stands for dreams, and this is an opportunity for players to have their professional dreams come true," Legends Owner and Mavericks General Manager Donnie Nelson commented. "Scouts from the Mavericks and Legends - not to mention all over the world - will be able to evaluate and potentially give opportunities for these young athletes to play domestically or internationally. We're excited to provide this opportunity to our young athletes looking for a chance to show the pros their stuff. Let the games begin!"

Applicants can pre-register by submitting the official registration, disclosure and release forms, in addition to a NBA D-League mandated $100 non-refundable fee by September 8, 2010. The fee for day of registration will be $150. Pre-registration payments may be made by money order, cashier's check, cash, or via credit card. Day of registration payments must be made by money order, cashier's check, or cash. Application forms are available at www.TexLegends.com . For additional information on the tryouts please contact Assistant Coach Scott Flemming at sflemming@TexLegends.com .

The Texas Legends have sold more than 20,000 tickets for their historic inaugural season. To reserve your tickets today, call 1-214-469-0822 or email info@TexLegends.com .

TENTATIVE TRYOUT SCHEDULE

August 19-September 8, 2010: Pre-Registration

September 10, 2010

5 pm: Registration at Frisco Fieldhouse USA (6155 Sports Village Lane, Frisco, TX 75034)

6-9 pm: Session 1

September 11, 2010

8 am: Court available for warm-ups

9 am - noon: Session 2

2-5 pm: Session 3

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