Ten Former Skyforce Players on NBA Training Camp Rosters
October 2, 2012 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. (Oct. 2, 2012) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today that 10 former players are on 2012-13 NBA training camp rosters. Training camp consists of practices and preseason games used to determine which players will make an NBA team's opening day roster. The 115-game preseason schedule tips off on Friday, Oct. 5 when the Boston Celtics visit Fenerbahce Ulker at the Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul, Turkey.
Following is the list of former players on NBA training camp rosters:
Name NBA Team Last Season in SF
Keith Benson Atlanta Hawks 2011-12
Marqus Blakely Los Angeles Clippers 2011-12
Jonny Flynn* Detroit Pistons 2010-11
Gary Forbes Houston Rockets 2008-09
Trey Gilder Utah Jazz 2011-12
Amir Johnson* Toronto Raptors 2006-07
Malcolm Lee Minnesota Timberwolves 2011-12
Dexter Pittman* Miami HEAT 2010-11
Greg Stiemsma Minnesota Timberwolves 2011-12
Reggie Williams Charlotte Bobcats 2009-10
* - NBA Assignee
The NBA regular season tips off on Tuesday, Oct. 30 as the Washington Wizards visit the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics visit the defending champion Miami HEAT and the Dallas Mavericks visit the Los Angeles Lakers.
Season tickets and 12-ticket flex packs for the 2012-13 season are on sale. Discounts and benefits are available for groups of 10 or more. Single game tickets will go on sale in early November. The home opener is set for Saturday, Nov. 24 against the Iowa Energy. For more information please contact a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.
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