Thunderbirds Identify Seven Hopefuls For Training Camp
Published on October 31, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Albuquerque, N.M., October 31, 2007- The Albuquerque Thunderbirds have submitted the seven names below to the NBA Development League for final approval. Pending a background check to be completed by the league office, these seven players will report to training camp on November 11th. The Thunderbirds will also select ten players in tomorrow night's NBA D-League Draft. Fans can join the team at Coaches Sports Grill (1414 Central Ave. SE) or watch on NBA-TV. Coverage begins at 6:00pm.
The current list of potential training camp invitees:
Abdul Mills (University of Nebraska - Omaha) -6'3", 195, Guard graduated from Milford Academy (Milford, CT.) 1999
Serg Angolinou (Arizona State) -6'8", 236, Forward, graduated from Rio Grande High School (Albuquerque, NM) 2002.
Kris Collins (University of New Mexico) - 6'2",190, Guard, graduated from Sam Houston High School (Houston, TX) 2001.
Jackson Marlow (Fresno State) -7'0", 315, Center, graduated from Union High School (Union City, OK) 2000.
Harry Good IV (Rutgers University) -6'10", 255, Forward, graduated from Maine Central Preparatory (Pittsfield, ME) 2000.
Steve Barber (UT-Arlington) -5'10", 160, Guard, graduated from Sam Houston High School (San Antonio, TX) 1998.
Elijah Ingram (New Mexico State) -6'1", 170, Guard, graduated from St. Anthony's High School (East Orange, NJ) 2002.
The Thunderbirds season tips off at home on November 23 against the Idaho Stampede at 7 p.m. Thunderbirds 2007-08 season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at abqtbirds.com or at the Thunderbirds front office at 111 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 240, Albuquerque, NM 87102. For premium or group seating call the Thunderbirds office at (505) 265-DUNK.
The Thunderbirds continually stay focused on the community by participating in community events such as the Read to Achieve Program as well as D-League Cares. In the past two seasons the Thunderbirds have worked almost 3,000 hours in the community, staying dedicated to Albuquerque and New Mexico.
Entering its seventh season, the NBA Development League, the NBA's minor league established to develop talent across all disciplines for the NBA, has relocated its headquarters from Greenville, S.C. to New York City. The move provides the D-League with direct access to the support and resources of the NBA and WNBA. During the 2006-07 season 19 NBA teams assigned 24 players to D-League rosters and 14 NBA teams called-up 16 players ('Gatorade Call-ups'). In addition to players, the D-League has also provided the training ground for every referee hired by the NBA since 2002, and this season the first former D-League coach will lead an NBA team as Sam Vincent takes over the reigns with the Charlotte Bobcats.
Individually, the Thunderbirds have had two player call-ups, two front office call-ups, two training staff call-ups and three call-ups from the Storm Chasers Dance and Cheer squad.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League offers NBA-quality basketball and fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com.
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