Khem Birch Named to NBA D-League All-Star Game
February 4, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, SD (Feb. 4, 2015) - The NBA Development League announced today that Sioux Falls Skyforce center Khem Birch has been named to the roster of the Eastern Conference Futures team for the ninth annual NBA D-League All-Star Game. The NBA D-League All-Star game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY of Feb. 15.
Birch has appeared in 27 games (18 starts) for the Skyforce this season. On the season, he is averaging 12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game. His 2.7 blocks per game is the 6th best per game average in the NBA D-League. Birch is shooting 69.4% (129-186) from the field so far this season, which is the best shooting percentage in the NBA D-League. In total, Birch has recorded 10 double-doubles this season.
The Skyforce (17-11) are back in action at the Sanford Pentagon this Friday and Saturday against the Canton Charge (15-14). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. both nights. Discounts and benefits are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, please contact a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.
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