Bakersfield returns home for two

Published on January 12, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release


Bakersfield, CA Jan. 12 - After nearly two weeks of being on the road, the Bakersfield Jam will return home for two games against the Idaho Stampede. The first game is on Friday January 19th at 7:30pm and is sponsored by KGET followed by a game on Sunday January 21st at 4:00pm sponsored by KBAK and KUZZ.

The first game of the series is Armed Forces / Military Appreciation Night. For this game, all current military members will receive lower bowl seats for only $10 and upper bowl seats for just $5. Also, all veterans 65 and over will receive free upper bowl seats for the game.

The Jam is partnering with the Kern County Veterans Memorial Foundation for this game. Each designated ticket will have a portion of the proceeds given to the Foundation for the construction of a memorial in honor of Kern County men and women serving our nation in the military. Please contact the Jam office at 661-716-4JAM for more details on how you can help the Foundation and local individuals serving in the armed forces.

For this weekend series, $20 will get you a ticket to each game. If the tickets are purchased before January 17th, individuals will receive a free Bakersfield Jam hat. For more ticket and game information, call 661-716-4JAM or email info@bakersfieldjam.com.

Jam tickets are on sale and can be purchased at bakersfieldjam.com or at the Jam front office. For premium or group seating call the Jam office at (661) 716-4JAM.

The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. This season, 19 NBA teams assigned 29 players to D-League affiliates. There were also 18 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.

Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com.

For additional information about the Bakersfield Jam call (661) 716-4JAM or log on to www.bakersfieldjam.com.



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