Red Claws to Return to Boston for 2011 Open Tryouts
Published on August 2, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, MAINE - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Quirk Chevrolet, today announced that the team will hold open tryouts on Saturday, September 10 at the University of Massachusetts Boston. This will be the third consecutive season the NBA Development League affiliate of the Celtics, Bobcats and 76ers will hold an open tryout in Boston.
The single-day tryout format will include team drills, individual skills work and scrimmages. Red Claws General Manager and President Jon Jennings, Head Coach Dave Leitao and Red Claws basketball operations and support staff will be on-hand to evaluate participants.
"We are excited to once again be returning to UMass Boston for tryouts this season," said Red Claws President and General Manager Jon Jennings. "The university and its staff have been incredibly accommodating, and the facilities on the campus are first-class and offer everything that we need to hold an event of this kind."
The Red Claws have enjoyed tremendous success uncovering talent through open tryout camps, with five players earning invites to training camp and eventually making the Red Claws over two seasons. Last season, two players received invitations to training camp and went on to play for the 2010-11 Red Claws, Northeastern's Eugene Spates and Lamonte Ulmer from the University of Rhode Island.
"This is an opportunity for players to showcase their talents and perhaps earn an invite to a professional training camp," said Red Claws Head Coach Dave Leitao. "I am very familiar with the level of talent in and around Massachusetts, and I am hopeful we can find some players who can battle their way onto the opening day roster."
The fee for the tryouts will be $150 in advance or $200 at the door. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.nba.com/dleague/maine/tryouts_NE_2011.html. The number of participants will be limited and must meet NBA D-League player eligibility requirements as outlined on the registration form.
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