Idaho Stampede Guard Mildon Ambres Earns 2009-10 NBA Development League Most Improved Player Award
Published on April 15, 2010 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
NEW YORK, April 15, 2009 - Idaho Stampede guard Mildon Ambres was today named the 2009-10 NBA Development League's Most Improved Player, as voted on by the 16 NBA D-League coaches. The award honors a player who demonstrated the most significant improvement on the court during the course of the year.
"I'm extremely happy for Mildon as he earns this well deserved award," said Stampede head coach Bob MacKinnon. "Being honored as the most improved player in a league that is all about development is such a great tribute to how hard Mildon worked and the dedication of the coaching staff this past season."
Ambres, one of two members of the Stampede to play in all 50 of the team's games, earned 30 starts and averaged 14.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 28.9 minutes. He scored in double figures 38 times, including a season-high 32 points in a 165-153 overtime victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on March 31 in Boise. Ambres helped the Stampede to a 25-25 record on the season.
"Mildon demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his craft, working hard every night to improve all aspects of his game," said Chris Alpert, Vice President of Basketball Operations for the NBA D-League. "His dedication to improving his skills is directly in line with the NBA D-League's core mission of developing the top basketball prospects in the world and I congratulate Mildon on his impressive accomplishment."
Ambres becomes the first NBA D-League player to earn the honor.
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