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March 6, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release


BOISE, Idaho - Seven Idaho Stampede players scored in double-figures, each member of the 11-man squad scored at least three points, the Stampede (17-22) grabbed a season-high 60 rebounds and the road team beat the Iowa Energy (31-11) 144-112. Idaho set a new season high with their point total, scoring 76 points in the first half as they shot 55.8 percent from the field and 50.0 percent (11-of-22) from behind the three-point line. The Stampede led by as many as 40.

Luke Babbitt led the way for Idaho with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals. Jermareo Davidson had 19 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, Tony Bobbitt added 17 points, Joe Dabbert had a season-high 16 points and Antoine Walker had 15 points. Cedric Jackson had nine points and nine assists.

Curtis Stinson had a game-high 26 points (10-26 FG), nine assists and eight rebounds to lead the way for Iowa. The Energy attempted 101 field goals, 15 more than Idaho, making just 41 (40.6 percent).

Idaho plays Bakersfield at home this Friday and Saturday. The games tip off at 7 p.m. (MST).

About the Idaho Stampede

Season tickets for the Idaho Stampede 2010-11 season start at only $195 per seat. During the 2007-08 season, the Stampede finished as the NBA Development League National Champions. Don't miss out on any of the action, call (208) 388-4667 today for more information.

NBA Development League

The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. For the 2010-11 season, the league featured 16 teams - including the debut of the Texas Legends. A proven developer of talent, 20 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2009-10 season boasted NBA D-League experience, while the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front-office staff for the NBA and its teams. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA. Throughout the league's 10th season, which tips off Nov. 18, fans can watch all NBA D-League games on NBA Futurecast, the free live Web-streaming initiative found at nba.com/futurecast.



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