Skyforce Announces 2007-08 Schedule
July 24, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. (July 24, 2007) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce will open their second season in the NBA Development League on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. CST when they host the Tulsa 66ers at the Sioux Falls Arena.
The Skyforce will play 50 regular season games, which consists of 24 home and road contests to go along with two games during the 2008 D-League Showcase that will take place from Jan. 14-17 at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho.
"We are very excited to feature 20 of our 24 home games on weekends to go along with our annual Christmas night game," said Skyforce president/owner Mike Heineman. "Our fans will be able to see 12 different visiting teams take the court at the Sioux Falls Arena, the most since the 1994-95 season."
Also highlighting the 2007-08 D-League Schedule is the All-Star Game, which will be played as part of NBA Jam Session presented by adidas during 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.
With the expansion to 14 teams, the D-League is realigning into three divisions for the 2007-08 season. The Southwest and West Divisions will feature five teams while the Central Division will have four. The Sioux Falls Skyforce will play in the Central Division and will face divisional foes 10 times during the regular season while squaring off with non-division opponents twice.
"The realignment and scheduling structure encourages divisional rivalries," D-League President Dan Reed said. "Plus, with this scheduling system, we had the ability to cut down on travel which we believe, in turn, will provide for a better product on the floor."
The divisions for the 2007-08 season will break down as follows:
Central Southwest West
Dakota Wizards Albuquerque Thunderbirds Anaheim Arsenal
Fort Wayne Mad Ants Austin Toros Bakersfield Jam
Iowa Energy Colorado 14ers Idaho Stampede
Sioux Falls Skyforce Rio Grande Valley Vipers Los Angeles D-Fenders
Tulsa 66ers Utah Flash
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2007-08 season. Discounts and benefits are also available for groups of 10 or more. For information please contact a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.
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