Jam to Pick 11th in Each Round of the 2012 NBA D-League Draft
October 17, 2012 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
BAKERSFIELD, October 17, 2012 - The NBA Development League announced today that its 2012 Draft will take place via teleconference on Nov. 2 at 4:00 p.m. PT, from the League's New York headquarters. The Jam will have draft pick #11 in each round of the 2012 Draft. In addition, the Jam will have Austin Toros' second round pick, 31st overall, which totals to nine picks for Bakersfield.
"We have traditionally done well in the draft and we look forward to putting together another exciting team for our fans this season," said Head Coach Will Voigt.
The 2012 NBA D-League Draft order will be determined based on teams that did not qualify for the previous season's playoffs, in reverse order of record, followed by those teams that did quality for the previous season's playoffs, also in reverse order of record.
Each of the NBA D-League's 16 teams will be given one pick in each of the eight rounds. No trades will be permitted during the draft and only players signed to an NBA Development League Standard Player Contract are eligible to be selected.
Fans can follow the eight-round NBA D-League Draft on nba.com/dleague, which will feature the picks updated in real time with an opportunity for fan commentary.
The order for each round of the 2012 NBA D-League Draft is as follows:
1. Fort Wayne Mad Ants 9. Iowa energy
2. Sioux Falls Skyforce 10. Canton Energy
3. Idaho Stampede 11. Bakersfield Jam
4. Maine Red Claws 12. Erie BayHawks
5. Reno Bighorns 13. Santa Cruz Warriors
6. Tulsa 66ers 14. Springfield Armor
7. Rio Grande Valley Vipers 15. Austin Toros
8. Texas Legends 16. Los Angeles D-Fenders
The Bakersfield Jam open the 2012-13 season on the road against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Friday November 23 at 5:00 p.m. PT. The Jam home opener comes a week later on Thursday, November 29 when they host the Idaho Stampede at 7:00 p.m. PT.
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