The Idaho Stampede announce they will be hosting two open player tryouts

August 22, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release


BOISE, Idaho, August 21, 2008 - The Idaho Stampede announce they will be hosting two open player tryouts for the upcoming season. The first will be held in Toronto, Canada on October 5-6 at Humber College. Tryouts start promptly at 6 p.m. on the 5th. The second open player tryout is on October 25-26 at the Stampede practice facility, the Boys and Girls Club of Garden City. The tryout will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, in the main gym at 610 E. 42nd Street, Boise, ID 83714.

Open tryouts offer athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of Stampede coaching staff, including head coach Bryan Gates. Players will compete to earn an invitation to the Stampede's official Training Camp, which is scheduled to begin November 14.

During the 07-08 open player tryouts, both Ernest Scott and Jason Ellis earned a spot on the Stampede roster. Scott played in 40 games with the Stampede, averaging 7.9 points per game and 3.5 rebounds. Ellis, a former BSU standout played in 37 games averaging 5.4 points per game and 5.1 rebounds.

"This is such an invaluable opportunity for our team," said Stampede Head Coach, Bryan Gates. "It is the perfect way to fill our roster for the upcoming season."

Applicants must be eligible to play in the NBA Development League and may pre-register by submitting the official registration, disclosure, and release forms, along with a $200 fee. Payments may be made by cash, cashier's check or credit card.

Registration forms and waivers are available at www.idahostampede.com or the Idaho Stampede office, located at 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Suite 100, Boise, ID 83702.



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