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August 2, 2007 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Minnesota Ripknees News Release


The Big Ticket Package

The Ripknees community will miss you KG but there is now a new 'Big Ticket' in town and his name (and game) aren't much different. JG (Johnny Gilbert) of the MN Ripknees is now the Twin Cities new franchise player. In appreciation for all the hard work and loyalty Kevin Garnett gave to the state of Minnesota, the Ripknees are proud to introduce the "JG Big Ticket Package". This package includes a MN Ripknees season ticket for $21 on sale for the next 5 days (in honor of KG's old and new jersey numbers) and Ripknees merchandise. For more details or to reserve your JG Big Ticket season ticket please call 651-647-5633. Hurry, tickets are going fast!

Ripknees sign Jerry Holman

The Minnesota Ripknees are proving they mean business in the Premier Basketball League (PBL). The Ripknees have announced they have singed former Golden Gopher big man Jerry Holman. He brings in an array of experience which the Ripknees are excited about. Holman spent last season playing in the Turkish Leagues over seas where he averaged 5.11 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He also has played for the L.A. Clippers and Atlants Hawks of the NBA.

Ripknees Staff Visits St. Paul Saints

The staff of the Minnesota Ripknees spent Friday the 27th with staff of the St. Paul Saints. Ripknees staff shadowed many Saints staff, observing how daily operations are run for a minor league club. Each staff shared ideas and learned from the experience. The Saints treated Ripknees staff to a ballgame and even allowed Coach McKenzie to broaden his sports horizons by letting him take some batting practice. Coach was told to keep his day job.

Ripknees a Slam Dunk with Gusmacker

The Minnesota Ripknees will be hosting and sponsoring the slam dunk contest at this year's Gusmacker 3 on 3 basketball tournament. During the slam dunk contest the crowd will have the chance to meet current Ripknees players. This year's tournament occurs on August 11th and 12th at the Guidant John Rose MN Oval in Roseville. The dunk contest will be on the 12th.

Ripknees to hold tryouts

The Minnesota Ripknees will be holding team tryouts on August 25th and 26th. The tryouts will be held at 43 Hoops in Hopkins, MN which is located at 1002 2nd Street NE. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m on the 25th and the cost for the 2-day tryout is $100. For mor details please call the Ripknees office at 651-647-5633.

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