NBA Training Camps Tip Off
October 4, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. (October 4, 2006) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today that several former Skyforce players are in NBA training camps. The NBA season begins on October 31 as the Chicago Bulls visit the defending champion Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers.
Following is the list of former Skyforce players on 2006-07 training camp rosters:
Player NBA Team Last Season
Noel Felix Seattle SuperSonics 2005-06
Stephen Graham Cleveland Cavaliers 2005-06
Troy Hudson Minnesota Timberwolves 1998-99
Brandon Hunter Cleveland Cavaliers 2005-06
Darrick Martin Toronto Raptors 2003-04
Rich Melzer San Antonio Spurs 2004-05
John Thomas New Jersey Nets 2004-05
Corey Williams Denver Nuggets 2005-06
"We wish all of our former players luck as they pursue their dream of playing in the NBA," said Skyforce Head Coach Mo McHone. "If it turns out that any of them require more development to take their game to the next level, there's a chance we will see them back in the Sioux Falls Arena as we enter our first season in the NBA Development League."
The Sioux Falls Skyforce season opener is on Friday, November 24 against the Dakota Wizards at the Sioux Falls Arena. For information on season and single game tickets please call a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.
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