Skyforce to pick sixth in 2007 NBA D-League Draft
Published on October 12, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. (October 12, 2007) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce received the sixth pick in the 2007 NBA Development League Draft through a lottery conducted at the annual coaches meeting on Thursday. The draft is scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Colorado 14ers will have the first overall pick in a serpentine selection process, followed by the Dakota Wizards, Albuquerque Thunderbirds, Idaho Stampede, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Los Angeles D-Fenders, Anaheim Arsenal, Utah Flash, Tulsa 66ers, Austin Toros, Bakersfield Jam and Iowa Energy.
The draft is "serpentine" or "snaked" which means the order will be reversed in each of the ten rounds. For example, after picking first, Colorado's next selections will be the 28th and 29th overall. The Iowa Energy will select last in the first round, but first in the second round, giving them the 14th and 15th picks overall. "It's the best way to evenly distribute the talent in the draft," said Chris Alpert the D-League's Vice President of Basketball Operations and Player Personnel.
The draft which will be conducted via conference call, will air live on NBA TV on November 1 beginning with pre-draft coverage at 8 p.m. ET. Marty Blake, the NBA's Director of Scouting and his son Ryan, NBA Assistant Director of Scouting, will once again serve as analysts.
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2007-08 season. Discounts and benefits are also available for groups of 10 or more. The home opener is set for Saturday, Nov. 24 against the Tulsa 66ers. Single game tickets will go on sale in early November. For information please contact a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.
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