Utah Flash and Pinnacle Security Host Draft Party November 7
October 30, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 30, 2008 - The Utah Flash and Pinnacle Security are hosting their annual NBA Development League Draft party at the Pinnacle Security Gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 7 beginning at 5 p.m. MT.
The Pinnacle Gym, which also serves as the Flash's main practice and training facility, is located at 1290 Sandhill Road in Orem, on the East side of I-15 at the University Parkway exit.
The draft is 10 rounds and will be conducted via conference call from NBA D-League draft headquarters at the NBA TV studios in Atlanta and at locations in each of the 16 league cities. The eighth-annual event will be telecast on NBA TV and streamed on-line (www.nba.com/dleague) beginning at 5 p.m.
The Flash has the ninth selection in the first round and the eighth pick in the second round of the serpentine draft. The Tulsa 66ers have the first overall selection.
Flash fans are afforded an up-close look at how a professional basketball draft works by being able to look directly into the "war room stage" at the draft party. In addition there will be food and drink from 5 Buck Pizza and Pepsi, fun that includes inflatables from the Flash's famous Kids Zone and prizes that include team merchandise, season and group tickets, as well as packages from Flash sponsors.
Flash head coach Brad Jones will provide in-house commentary on draft picks for fans, giving insight into the thought process behind the player selections. NBA TV's draft coverage will be shown on the Pinnacle theatre big screen and the Jazz-Oklahoma City Thunder game will also be shown.
Season and group tickets remain on sale for what the NBA D-League has dubbed "Season of Cheering" by calling 801-434-HOOP. The Flash opens its season at Austin on Nov. 28, with the home opener slated for Dec. 1 against West Division rival Bakersfield.
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