Jam announce first members of team
Published on November 1, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
Bakersfield, Calif., November 1, 2006 - The Bakersfield Jam acquired Tim Barnes and Kevinn Pinkney to their training camp roster Wednesday, through the Development League's allocation process.
Tim Barnes, who spent the 2005-06 season as a Guard at Cal State Bakersfield, joins the Jam averaging 12.7 points per game. During his time with the Roadrunners, he led the team in assists and steals and started in 17 of the 21 games he played with them.
California native, Kevinn Pinkney, was also allocated to the Jam on Wednesday. The 6'10" Forward who attended the University of Nevada played with the Portland Trailblazers in the 2006 Las Vegas Toshiba Summer League and attended training camp with the Washington Wizards this year.
"The League allocated (Kevinn) Pinkney and (Tim) Barnes to our team," stated Bakersfield Jam Head Coach Jim Harrick. "These are two guys we feel will be very strong with our team this year and we're real happy to have them."
Through the allocation process, teams may be awarded up to two allocation players. These are typically players with significant local or player appeal to that market. For example, a player from California State University of Bakersfield could be allocated to the Bakersfield Jam.
The Development League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. In addition to the assignment of 20 players to Development League Affiliates, there were also 18 Gatorade Call-Ups from the Development League to the NBA last season. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the Development 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 Development League also offers fun family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the Bakersfield Jam or the Development League, please visit www.bakersfieldjam.com or call 661.716.4JAM.
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