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BOISE, ID, August 9, 2010 — The Idaho Stampede will open their 2010-11 season in the NBA Development League on Saturday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. when they host the New Mexico Thunderbirds at Qwest Arena in Downtown Boise.
The Idaho – New Mexico contest is the first of 50 regular season games for the Stampede, 24 of which will take place at Qwest Arena.
“The schedule this season will provide fans the ultimate fan experience from the NBA caliber play to the national halftime entertainment and local acts,” said Stampede President and General Manager, Steve Brandes. “With 19 weekend dates and just one conflicting date with Boise State University men’s basketball, fans are sure to have a great time out at all Stampede games.”
The Stampede will also take part in the 2011 NBA D-League Showcase that will take place from Jan. 10-13 in South Padre Island, Texas. The Seventh Annual Showcase features all 16 D-League teams who will play two games each in front of scouts and executives from NBA teams.
Also highlighting the 2010-11 NBA D-League Schedule is the All-Star Game and Dream Factory which is part of NBA Jam Session presented by adidas at NBA All-Star 2011 in Los Angeles, CA.
Fans can purchase ticket packages for Stampede games at the Stampede office now by calling (208) 388-4667 or logging onto idahostampede.com. Great seats for the 2010-11 season are available, starting at just over $5 per seat. The Stampede offer a wide-variety of ticket options for any fan, including eight-game mini-plans starting at just $75 per seat.
About the NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA’s official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. For the 2009-10 season, the league will feature 16 teams – including the debut of the Maine Red Claws and the Springfield Armor. A proven developer of talent, 20 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2008-09 season boasted NBA D-League experience, while the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front office staff for the NBA and its teams. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA. Throughout the season fans can watch all NBA D-League games on NBA Futurecast, the free live Web-streaming initiative found at nba.com/futurecast.
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