Miners headed into first training camp
Published on November 1, 2007 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
East Kentucky Miners News Release
PIKEVILLE, KY. - Training camp has arrived for the East Kentucky Miners, one of four CBA (Continental Basketball Association) expansion teams set to enter the 2007-08 season. The East Kentucky professional basketball team will open its first-ever training camp on Friday, Nov. 2 at the East Kentucky Expo Center.
East Kentucky's first of two training camp sessions for the opening day is scheduled for 9 a.m.-Noon. The Miners will play all of their home games inside the East Kentucky Expo Center during the inaugural season. In the final of a pair of two-a-day practices, East Kentucky will return to the same hardwood for a late session Friday from 4-7 p.m.
The Miners will split their first training camp between the East Kentucky Expo Center and Pike County Central High School.
"I'm excited about getting the players in here and seeing what they can do," said East Kentucky Miners Coach Kevin Keathley. "I can't wait to get started."
Training camp sessions held at the Expo Center and Pike County Central High School are closed to the public. The training camp is open to members of the media.
The Miners - in addition to training camp sessions at the Expo Center and Pike County Central High School - will make visits to the Knott County Sportsplex, Johnson Central High School and Belfry High School.
Held as part of the Meet the Miners Tour, sessions conducted at the Knott County Sportsplex and Johnson Central and Belfry high schools will be open to the public.
Miner Madness is set for Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the Expo Center.
East Kentucky will debut on Friday, Nov. 16 in a season-opening road game versus the Pittsburgh Xplosion. The Miners will host Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 18 in their first home game.
Tickets for all Miner home games remain on sale. For more information on tickets, call 606-437-9715.
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