G League Iowa Wolves

Iowa Energy to Host Open Player Tryouts

Published on August 20, 2015 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Energy will hold their annual open player tryouts for the upcoming 2015-16 NBA Development League season in Memphis, Tennessee on October 10 and Des Moines, Iowa on October 11, the team announced today.

"Open tryouts have always been a major component of our roster construction process," said Grizzlies Director of Minor League Operations Chris Makris. "Last season, three open tryout players made the Iowa Energy's ten-man opening night roster. We look forward to players coming out and competing for spots again 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 Memphis tryout will take place on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hyde Gym on the Memphis University School campus (6191 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38119). Doors will open for registration at 9 a.m.

The Des Moines tryout will take place on Sunday, October 11 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.

All applicants must be eligible to play in the NBA D-League and complete the required paperwork. For registrations completed prior to October 5 the fee is $150. The fee increases to $200 for registrations completed after October 5. Information about the tryouts, registration forms and 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.

2015-2016 season tickets are on sale now. VIP Floor Seats start at only $499. For more information, visit IowaNBA.com or contact the Energy at (515)-564-8550. For more information on the Energy, 'like' the Iowa Energy on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@iowaenergy).




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