Stampede Weekly Update

Published on December 19, 2005 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Idaho Stampede News Release


Davis is back, again

For the second time in less than 3 weeks, Josh Davis has returned to the Idaho Stampede active roster. On Monday, the Stampede activated the 2004 CBA Most Valuable Player and Newcomer of the Year after he was released by the Milwaukee Bucks. Davis should be in the line-up Tuesday night against the Gary Steelheads barring in new developments.

Davis was signed earlier this season by the Stampede on December 2. However, the Bucks decided to call up Davis later that afternoon and he never suited up for the Stampede. On December 5, the Bucks officially signed Davis and he was placed on the Stampede's Inactive (NBA) Reserve. On December 15, Davis was released by the Bucks for the second time this season which led to the Stampede's activation.

Stampede Welcomes NBA Talent

In addition to welcoming back NBA player Josh Davis, the Stampede also welcome the world famous Los Angeles Laker Girls on December 23. This a rare CBA performance for the renowned NBA dance team.

Home Sweet Home

After 5 games on the road and traveling over 3400 miles, the Stampede have returned home for a four game home stand which begins this Tuesday, December 20 against the Gary Steelheads. The combined win-loss record of the opposing teams during the home stand is 24-15.

The Stampede finished their road trip with a 2-3 record and completed their sweep of the Eastern Conference teams. They won 16 of a possible 35 quarter points

Toys for Tots

The Stampede has partnered with the US Marine Corps on their premier community action program, Toys for Tots. The toy drive will begin on December 20 and will also run on December 22 and 23. Each person that donates a toy on the 20th and 22nd will receive a free ticket to the December 23rd game. Donations on the 23rd will receive a free ticket to any future Stampede home game this season.

Last year, this program was able to raise over 37,000 toys for 11,000 children. According to First Sergeant Bill Heyob, nearly all of the toys donated in the Treasure Valley will remain here and will be donated to local children. Donation bins will be located in the Qwest Arena lobby during each game. Toys should be new and unwrapped.

This Week's Schedule

(All items are subject to change, please call for confirmation)

Tuesday, December 20 10:00 a.m. - Idaho Stampede shootaround at Qwest Arena 7:10 p.m. - Gary Steelheads vs. Idaho Stampede at Qwest Arena

Wednesday, December 21 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Stampede practice at Qwest Arena

Thursday, December 22 10:00 a.m. - Idaho Stampede shootaround at Qwest Arena 7:10 p.m. - Dakota Wizards vs. Idaho Stampede at Qwest Arena

Friday, December 23 10:00 a.m. - Idaho Stampede shootaround at Qwest Arena 7:10 p.m. - Dakota Wizards vs. Idaho Stampede at Qwest Arena

Saturday, December 24 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Idaho Stampede Practice

Sunday, December 25 Christmas

Monday, December 26 10:00 a.m. - Idaho Stampede shootaround at Qwest Arena 7:10 p.m. - Yakama Sun Kings vs. Idaho Stampede at Qwest Arena

Tuesday, December 20, 2005 Gary Steelheads vs. Idaho Stampede @ Qwest Arena

The Stampede are 1-0 versus Gary this year, last playing on December 13 with Idaho winning 106-97. The Steelheads are led by Jimmie Hunter (27.1 ppg, 4.4 apg) and Randy Holcomb (20.3 ppg, 7.7 rpg). Gary lost their last game on Sunday 97-106 to Yakama in Yakima.

Gary is 1-3 versus the Western Conference this season. Last time these two teams met, hometown standout Jermaine Boyette scored 20 points and had 8 rebounds. Eric Chenowith led all scorers with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Friday and Saturday, December 22 and 23, 2005 Dakota Wizards vs. Idaho Stampede @ Qwest Arena

Dakota currently sits second in the Western Conference and is 4-0 against the Stampede this season. Dakota is led by Maurice Baker who averages 22.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 7.7 apg and leads the league in steals at 2.9 spg. He is in the top 6 in all other categories. Baker sat out the last game against the Stampede because he was in Sacramento for a 48 tryout with the Houston Rockets.

In the four games against the Stampede, the Wizards have had great production from a variety of players. Billy Thomas is averaging 20.8 ppg against the Stampede. During Baker's absence in their last match-up, Kasib Powel stepped at point and had a great performance. Also, Damion Dantzler has averaged 17 points and 8.8 rebounds per game but is actions were really felt in the last match-up when he hit 3 consecutive 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Game Recaps

12/17/2005

ROAD TRIP ENDS AS SKYFORCE TAKES TWO FROM STAMPEDE

The good news is that the Idaho Stampede are coming back home for four in Boise. The bad news is that they ended their five game road trip on a down note as the Sioux Falls Skyforce won 108-96 (6,1).

The Skyforce (8-5) took the first three quarters from the Stampede (6-8) but to Idaho's credit, they never gave in a battled back from down 23 at end of the third quarter to close to within 9. But the Stampede's outburst in the fourth quarter couldn't get the lead down any further and the Skyforce held on for the win.

David Jackson led all Stampede scorers with 20 points and Eric Chenowith had another double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Rodney Buford was the leading scorer for the Skyforce with 24 and Jemeil Rich dished out 16 assists. Former Stampede player Noel Felix scored 22 and brought down 9 rebounds against his former team.

The Stampede return to Boise this Tuesday, December 20 to play against the Gary Steelheads. Tip-off is at 7:10 at Qwest Arena. Remember to bring a toy for the Toys for Tots drive and receive a free ticket to the December 23 game featuring the Laker Girls.

12/16/2005

SKYFORCE TAKES GAME ONE FROM STAMPEDE

A last second shot from halfcourt by Matt Frieje rimmed out as the Sioux Falls Skyforce held on to win 105-103 (5,2). Freije led all Stampede scorers with 24 and added 11 rebounds.

12/13/2005

IDAHO OUTLASTS GARY

Stampede moves to 4-0 against the Eastern Conference

GARY, Indiana - In a game that saw 24 lead changes and 17 ties, the Idaho Stampede prevailed in a wire to wire dual with the Gary Steelheads 106-97 (6,1). Both teams move to 6-6 on the season.

Though the Stampede took the lead for good with 11:20 to go in the fourth quarter on a Jermaine Boyette basket, the game was in doubt up until the last minute of play when Eric Chenowith scored to move the lead to 10 and out of reach for the Steelheads. Chenowith was the Stampede leading scorer with 22 points and was the co-leading rebounder with 11. Matt Freije also added 11 rebounds and 20 points and Boyette poured in 20 to go along with his 8 assists.

Stampede Player Updates

Smush Parker, Los Angeles Lakers - (updated 12/19/05) Parker has started all 24 of the Lakers' games this season. He is averaging 11.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Rafer Alston, Houston Rockets - (updated 12/19/05) Alston started the first 8 games of the season but has suffered injuries as of late. In 8 games he has averaged 7.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. Alston played for the Stampede during the 1998-1999 season.

Josh Davis, Idaho Stampede - (updated 12/19/05) Davis, who was the 2004 CBA MVP with the Stampede, was activated by the Stampede on Monday. Davis had previously signed with the Stampede on December 2 but was called up by the Milwaukee Bucks shortly after.

Awvee Storey, Washington Wizards - (updated 12/19/05) Storey played against the Nets last Tuesday in a 94-74 win. He played just over 5 minutes and grabbed an offensive rebound.

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