Flame Announce "2005-06 High School Hoops Series Presented By International College"

Published on December 5, 2005 under NBA G League (G League)
Florida Flame News Release


FORT MYERS, Fla., December 5 - The Florida Flame, presented by Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, have announced the schedule for the 2005-06 High School Hoops Series presented by International College. Six local high schools will compete in three games at Germain Arena during the months of December and January prior to Flame home games.

The High School Hoops Series tips off on Friday, December 16 as Lehigh squares off against South Fort Myers at 4:30 p.m. prior to the Flame's match-up with the Fayetteville Patriots at 7:00 p.m.. On Friday, January 13, Bishop Verot will face Cardinal Mooney at 4:30 p.m. with the Flame taking on the Roanoke Dazzle at 7:00 p.m.. The series concludes on Thursday, January 19 as Community School of Naples takes on Evangelical Christian at 4:30 p.m. prior to the Flame game against Tulsa at 7:00 p.m.

"We're excited to participate with these six local high schools and give student athletes the chance to play at Germain Arena," said Flame Vice President of Business Operations, Matt LaBranche. "Each of these games provides a terrific match-up that students, players, coaches, and parents will truly enjoy."

2005-06 High School Hoops Series Presented by International College Schedule:

Date High School Game Tip-Off Time D-League Game Tip-Off Time
Fri. Dec. 16 Lehigh vs. South Fort Myers 4:30 p.m. Florida vs. Fayetteville 7:00 p.m.
Fri. Jan. 13 Bishop Verot vs. Cardinal Mooney 4:30 p.m. Florida vs. Roanoke 7:00 p.m.
Thur. Jan. 19 Community School of Naples vs. 4:30 p.m. Florida vs. Tulsa 7:00 p.m. Evangelical Christian

Tickets for the 2005-06 High School Hoops Series are available at all six participating high schools or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-4-NBA-TIX.

The Florida Flame is the official D-League affiliate of the NBA's Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic. Showcasing the best young talent in professional basketball outside of the NBA, the Flame play a 48-game schedule during the 2005-06 season with 23 home games at Germain Arena. Led by a group of local investors, the Flame is entering its second season of providing affordable, family entertainment to sports fans throughout Southwest Florida.

For additional information, please visit www.floridaflame.com or contact Florida Flame Director of Media Relations, Tim Becwar at (239) 561-8130 and tbecwar@floridaflame.com. For additional information on the NBA Development League please visit NBADLEAGUE.com.

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