Toros Weekly Update
March 8, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release
UPCOMING GAMES
Friday, March 11, 2011 Austin @ Texas 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Austin @ Texas 7:00 PM
* Fans can watch the game live on NBA Futurecast
RECENT RESULTS
March 2 vs. Texas L, 138-136 March 3 vs. Texas W, 132-122 March 5 vs. Texas W, 115-96
Overall 17-22 (.436)
DID YOU KNOW...
The Austin Toros will be hosting a Spring Break Camp
The Toros are proud to partner with Aaron Page Shooting Academy, Chick-fil-A and Austin Regional Clinic to present the 2011 Spring Break Camp March 14-16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedar Park Recreation Center. AP shooting academy is a basketball training company that focuses on developing shooting and scoring skills.
The camp will provide kids grades fourth through ninth with an opportunity to practice their skills and develop their talents with professional coaches and Toros players. The registration fee is $125, which includes a ticket to a remaining Toros home game and lunch during the camp. Deadline for registration is Friday, March 11 at noon.
To sign up, visit www.toroshomecourt.com/springbreak or call (512) 236-8333.
MEET THE TOROS
Tre Kelleyrecently played for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions in China and averaged 21.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 50 percent from the field and 76 percent from the free-throw line. During the 2009-10 season, Kelley played on the DongGuan New Century Leopards...averaged 22.1 points and 4.4 assists, shooting 62 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free-throw line. Kelley appeared in 7 games with the Sagesse -Al Hekmeh Beirut in the 2009-10 season...averaged 17.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 25 minutes.
Kelley attended the University of South Carolina...averaged 18.9 points and 5.1 assists in 37 minutes his senior year (2006-07)...averaged 12.5 points and 4.6 assists his junior year (2005-06).
LEAGUE STANDINGS
Western Conference Eastern Conference 1. Tulsa (28-11)
1. Iowa (31-11)
2. RGV (28-12)
2. Erie (25-13)
3. Reno (25-14)
3. Fort Wayne (17-22)
4. Bakersfield (24-15)
4. Dakota (14-26)
5. Utah (23-15)
5. Maine (14-26)
6. Texas (18-22)
6. Springfield (11-28)
7. Idaho (17-22)
7. Sioux Falls (7-30)
8. Austin (17-22)
9. New Mexico (15-25)
TOROS LEADERBOARD
Points: 14.7 - Marcus Cousin Rebounds: 8.6 - Marcus Cousin Assists: 6.5 - Carldell "Squeaky" Johnson Minutes: 34.5 - Carldell "Squeaky" Johnson
PROMOTIONS/UPCOMING EVENTS
Military Appreciation Night
Saturday, March 26 at noon, the Toros and the official game sponsor of the night, Scott & White, will honor Military officials and retired veterans who reside in Central Texas to show our appreciation for their service to our country.
Toros players will wear camouflage jerseys during the game, which will be auctioned off with proceeds benefitting a Central Texas non-profit.
Around the World Game
In recognition of the unique melting pot that Austin is, different ethnic groups will perform during the Sunday, March 27 home game versus the Idaho Stampede in order to promote diversity and acceptance. Tip-off is 5:00 p.m.
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