G League Austin Spurs

Toros to host draft party

November 1, 2005 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release


AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 31, 2005 - The Austin Toros will host the inaugural Toros D-League Draft Party on Thursday, Nov. 3 at Ringers Sports Lounge. The event is open to the public and begins at 5:30 p.m., with the first round of the draft beginning at 6 p.m. CST.

The Toros draft party provides a unique opportunity for basketball fans and media alike to have a birds eye view as head coach Dennis Johnson makes his selections in the fifth annual NBA Development League Draft. The Toros will have the eighth pick in each round of the draft.

"I am eager to make my selections on Thursday. We have a lot of spots to fill this year and the talent level is very high," said Johnson. "To host this event in the Austin community is as exciting to our organization as it is to our fans and I look forward to building a competitive and hardworking team."

In addition to draft proceedings, fans will be entertained by the Toros dance team and the team's official mascot. Toros merchandise will also be on sale as fans enjoy games, trivia, free prizes and an open discussion on Toros draftees with team personnel.

Headquarters for the official 2005 D-League draft takes place at the league office in Greenville, S.C., and will take place via conference call over 10 rounds. NBA Director of Scouting, Marty Blake, along with assistant director of scouting Ryan Blake, will team up with D-League director of basketball operations Chris Alpert to provide commentary via the conference call. The streaming audio can be heard by logging on to NBADLEAGUE.com.

The selection process will operate with each team having one pick in each of the 10 rounds. Teams will have up to three minutes to make a selection in each round. No trades will be permitted during the draft and only players signed to an NBA Development League Standard Player Contract are eligible to be selected.

The 2005 NBA D-League Draft order is as follows:

1. Florida Flame

2. Fayetteville Patriots

3. Fort Worth Flyers

4. Arkansas RimRockers

5. Roanoke Dazzle

6. Albuquerque Thunderbirds

7. Tulsa 66ers

8. Austin Toros

The Austin Toros' inaugural home opener is Saturday, Nov. 26 against the Fayetteville Patriots at 7:30 pm at the Austin Convention Center. The regular season tips off Friday, Nov. 25 against the Arkansas RimRockers in Little Rock. For ticket information, log on to austintoros.com or call the Toros ticket office at (512) 236-8333.

Ringers Sports Lounge is located at 415 Colorado St in the Warehouse District of downtown Austin. Ringers offers high-tech sports entertainment with an upscale atmosphere. Ringers' high-quality Americana cuisine contributes to the sleek yet comfortable environment. In addition to 22 HDTVs strategically placed throughout the facility, Ringers possesses a well-trained staff that is committed to delivering friendly, personalized service for all of its patrons. For reservations call (512) 495-1558 or for more information log on to ringerssportslounge.com.

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