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Toros Name Osbourne Assistant Coach

November 1, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release


AUSTIN, Texas, November 1, 2006 - Dale Osbourne has been named the assistant coach of the NBA Development League's Austin Toros. Osbourne, whose coaching experience includes the USBL, CBA and WNBA, will work with NBA veteran and Toros head coach Dennis Johnson.

"I'm very excited," said Osbourne. "I would like to thank the principal owner Mr. David Kahn and Coach Johnson for allowing me the opportunity to coach here. It's not only a great league but also a great organization."

Osbourne brings 16 years of coaching experience and versatility to the Toros. From 2004-2006, he was the head coach of the USBL Dodge City Legend Team and also served as the team's General Manager from 2005-2006. He led the Doge City Legends in two consecutive regular season and division championships in 2004 and 2005 and was named the USBL coach of the year in 2004. The following season the Legends won the USBL Championship under Osbourne's leadership.

Prior to becoming a head coach, Osbourne served in assistant and associate coach positions spanning various leagues including the WNBA, CBA and USBL.

Osbourne graduated in 1987 from the University of South Alabama and was named the assistant men's basketball coach in 1992. During his seven years with the Jaguars he assisted the team to two Sun Belt Conference Championships in 1996-97 and 1997-98.

Osbourne will be available for one-on-one interviews prior to the Toros Draft Party tomorrow, Nov. 2 at Champions Restaurant and Sports Bar located at Fourth and Trinity beginning at 7 p.m. To schedule an interview contact the Toros media relations office at (512) 236-8333.

The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders, Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).

The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. In addition to the assignment of 29 players to D-League affiliates, there were also 18 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA last season. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.

Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com.

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