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RimRockers salute United States Air Force

March 21, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Arkansas RimRockers News Release


LITTLE ROCK, AR, March 21- The Arkansas RimRockers announced United States Air Force Day to be held Sunday, March 26 at Alltel Arena. The RimRockers partnered with the Air Force Recruiting to perform a delayed enlistment for 40 young men and women into the USAF during the halftime ceremonies. Other activities of the night include "The World's largest T-shirt Toss," in which over 1,000 t-shirts will be thrown to the fans and a chance for one lucky fan to shoot for $1000. The RimRockers are offering reduced pricing for all military retirees, Active Duty Reserve and National Guard members, and also DOD employees. In order to take advantage of the special offer, tickets must be purchased prior to the game by calling 501-542-5103. Tip-off for the game is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. with doors opening at 2:00 p.m.

The RimRockers joined the NBA Development League after one season in the American Basketball Association. The RimRockers were 32-5 in their inaugural season and won the ABA Championship. They are Arkansas's first professional basketball team and are affiliated with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. The RimRockers are currently tied for second place, which means they are entitled to a home court play-off berth if they can hold on to the position. The RimRockers roster currently boasts former Razorbacks Brandon Dean, Kareem Reid, Olu Famutimi and Assistant Coach Pat Bradley. Arkansas' NBA affiliates have utilized the RimRockers' farm team status by assigning rookie players to D-league stints. The goal is to further develop basic skills and basketball knowledge while playing in a competitive atmosphere. Forward Pape Sow (Toronto), center Martynas Andriuskevicius (Cleveland), guard Donta Smith (Atlanta) and forward Lawrence Roberts and guard Anthony Roberson (Memphis) have all worn RimRockers jerseys this season.

The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Fayetteville Patriots (N.C.), Florida Flame (Ft. Myers), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Roanoke Dazzle (Va.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).

Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. The D-League is a source of on-court talent for the NBA's 30 teams and is a diverse human resources pool for the NBA and its teams by training employees in management, operations, public relations, sales and marketing positions.

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