Stampede To Play Flash During Preseason In Burley
November 5, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release
BOISE, Idaho, November 5, 2007 - Your Idaho Stampede announce that they will play a preseason game against the expansion Utah Flash on Monday, November 19 at 7 p.m. MST at Burley High School in Burley, Idaho. It will be the first professional basketball game ever played in the Magic Valley.
"Burley High School obviously has a great basketball tradition," said Stampede Head Coach Bryan Gates. "Especially with the Bobcats coming off last year as defending state champions, both in boys and girls basketball."
Fans will get a taste of NBA style basketball, along with family entertainment, as the Stampede plan on putting together zany, fan interactive timeout contests, performances by the Stampede's lovable mascot AAA Rumble, and the Burley High School cheerleading team will perform at halftime.
"I am excited to have this level of basketball in this venue, to be this close to the players and to be able to see how the coaches operate and how the game functions," said Burley resident, Stampede season ticket holder and organizer of the event, Bob Brice. "You're going to be right in the middle of the action, plus the level of play that you don't get to see that often here. So I am excited about being able to bring this to the community."
Tickets for the preseason match up between the Stampede and Flash are going fast, as around 1,500 have already been sold. Tickets range from $8 for upper level seats to $15 for lower level seating. Fans can call Jeanne Kerbs at (208) 878-6606 to purchase tickets.
"This is a great opportunity to see players on the cusp of playing in the NBA," said Burley Athletic Director Gordon Kerbs. "Burley High School is fortunate to host an event of this magnitude."
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2007-08 season. Discounts and benefits are also available for groups of 15 or more. The home opener in downtown Boise is set for Friday, November 30 against the defending NBA D-League champion Dakota Wizards. For information, please contact a Stampede representative at (208) 388-4667.
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