Utah Flash and Pinnacle Security Host Draft Party
Published on October 29, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
PROVO, Utah, October 29, 2007 - The Utah Flash and Pinnacle Security are hosting an NBA Development League Draft party at the Pinnacle Security Gymnasium on Thursday beginning at 5:45 p.m. MT.
The Pinnacle Gym, which also serves as the Flash's main practice 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 D-League draft headquarters at the NBA TV studios and at locations in each of the 14 league cities. It will air live on NBA TV beginning with pre-draft coverage at 6 p.m. MT. NBA director of scouting Marty Blake and his son Ryan, NBA assistant director of scouting, will again serve as analysts.
The Flash has the 10th selection in the first round and the fifth pick in the second round of the serpentine draft. The Colorado 14ers have the first overall selection.
Flash fans can get an up-close look at how a professional basketball draft works by being able to look right into the war room at the draft party. In addition there will be food, fun, prizes and commentary on draft picks from Flash general manager David Fredman and head coach Brad Jones. NBA TV's draft coverage will be shown on the theatre big screen and the Jazz-Rockets game will also be shown.
Flash first and second-round expansion draft selections Brian Jackson and James Lang are expected to be in Orem for the draft party. Both would be available for photos and autographs.
Season tickets remain on sale for the 2007-08 season at 801-434-HOOP while they last. The Flash opens their inaugural season at Anaheim on Nov. 24, with the home opener slated for Nov. 27 against the defending D-League champion Dakota Wizards.
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