Iowa Energy to Host Open Player Tryouts
August 15, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release
(August 15, 2016) - The Iowa Energy will hold their annual open player tryouts for the upcoming 2016-17 NBA Development League season in Des Moines on September 18 and in Memphis, Tennessee on October 9, the team announced today.
"Open tryouts are a great opportunity for players to showcase their abilities to our staff. They [tryouts] have consistently been a major factor in our roster building process," said Grizzlies Director of Minor League Operations Chris Makris. "We're excited to see the next crop of talent competing for a spot on our roster this year."
Players who participate in the open tryouts will be observed and evaluated by members of the Memphis Grizzlies and Iowa Energy basketball operations staffs.
The Des Moines tryout will take place on *Sunday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Johnson Wellness Center/Sisam Arena at Grand View University (1500 Morton Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316). *Doors will open for registration at 9 a.m.
The Memphis tryout will take place on *Sunday, October 9 from 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hyde Gym on the Memphis University School campus (6191 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38119).* Doors will open for registration at 12 p.m.
*Note: **All applicants must be eligible to play in the NBA D-League and complete the required paperwork. For registrations completed prior to September 18 (Des Moines) OR October 9 (Memphis) the fee is $150. The fee increases to $200 for registrations completed after the associated deadlines. Information about the tryouts, registration forms, payment options and instructions are available online at IowaNBA.com ** or at the team's front office, located in Wells Fargo Arena at 730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.*
Iowa Energy 2016-17 season tickets are on sale now, including various VIP floor seating options. For more information, visit IowaNBA.com or contact the Energy at (515)-564-8550. For more information on the Energy, visit IowaNBA.com, 'like' Iowa Energy on Facebook or follow on Twitter and Instagram (@iowaenergy).
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