tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15678311603523477102011-06-06T19:47:00.504-04:00Bringing the NBA D-League to Maine The Future of the NBA TodayJon Jenningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06863936363451315256noreply@blogger.comBlogger561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-86498376892388907912009-03-01T22:49:00.002-05:002009-03-01T22:51:41.200-05:00

PORTLAND, MAINE - Feb. 25, 2009 – The NBA Development League awarded an expansion team to Portland, Maine for the 2009-10 season, NBA D-League President Dan Reed announced at a recent press conference at Portland High School. The team, which is the first expansion franchise awarded for the 2009-10 season, will play at the Portland Expo Center.The franchise will be owned and operated by Maine

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The NBA Development League expanded to 17 teams with the announcement of the league's newest team in Portland, Maine. Maine will begin play in the 2009-10 NBA D-League season.Read more about it, including the official press release and photos of the announcement: See: http://nba.com/dleague.The team, as yet unnamed, is owned in part by Jon Jennings. NBA.com sat down with Jon to get some

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Happy New Year to All!!!Last night I attended the Iowa v. Mad Ants game and had a chance to spend the day with the superb staff of the Mad Ants. I especially want to thank Jeff Potter, the Mad Ants team president, and Jeff Johnson, their terrific VP of everything. Both guys gave me a good sense of what we will need to do once we finally announce our franchise in Portland!The Mad Ants do

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It's Almost Hereby DakotaWiz on Nov 1, 2008 2:27 AM PDT We are about a week away from the D-League Draft, so we might as well start looking at some players that should be available to be drafted. Looking at Summer League's, the Portsmouth Invite, NBA camp cuts, CBA draft picks, the NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando, and even the North American Basketball Classic, along with last years veterans and

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Tulsa 66ers To Pick First In 2008 NBA D-League Draft Oct 14, 2008 - New York - The Tulsa 66ers won the 2008 NBA Development League's draft lottery and will have the first overall selection in the 2008 NBA D-League Draft on Friday, Nov. 7. The lottery took place in Dallas, TX today at the League's annual Fall Meetings. “Having the number one pick is what teams always hope for, and we’re excited

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Congratulations to Cathy Rush, Adrian Dantley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, Dick Vitale, Bill Davidson, and Pat Riley for their induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame. All are extremely deserving of this highest honor in basketball.On a personal level I was thrilled when it was announced Patrick Ewing had made it into the Hall. I had the great honor of being an assistant coach in the 1991

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Basketball group waiting for go-aheadPotential owners of a D-League team in Portland are eager to get the franchise and start work.By JENN MENENDEZ, Staff Writer August 15, 2008K.C. Jones was an NBA rookie in 1958 when he came to Maine for the first time.He loaded into a car to drive from Boston to play a string of exhibitions with the Boston Celtics. He recalls getting stuck riding with Coach

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine invite you to the 18th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner featuring Jon Jennings and K.C. Jones as guest speakers celebrating the Boston Celtics 17th World Championship!Join more than 100 Boys & Girls Clubs members for our annual cookout to benefitThe Positive Place for Kids. Guests are seated with Club members. The tradition is that“roles” are reversed - the

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We want to offer our congratulations to the Boston Celtics family for once again bringing the Larry O'Brien Trophy home to Boston. From Danny Ainge's brilliant trades and player acquistions to Doc River's perfect handling of his team to the ownership/management giving them all the tools they needed to win, this Celtics' championship was won on and off the court. From a basketball standpoint, I

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This from the Boston Globe Today...A Maine attraction?The NBA Development League recently announced the Celtics will keep the Utah Flash as their affiliate next season. Boston, however, has been interested in getting a much closer affiliate, perhaps in Portland, Maine.Portland is hoping to field an NBDL expansion team by the 2009-10 season. Ex-Celtics assistant coach Jon Jennings, who would be a

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Lots of attention from the Portland Press Herald in the Memorial Day Weekend edition of the Sunday Telegram. Jenn Menendez gives the D-League expansion a full court of press reviewing previous attempts to bring minor basketball to the state and interviewing former Portland High standout John Wassenbergh who also played for Portland's USBL team for two years.Jenn's first article is extensive and

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Hardwood Paroxysm has a nice article on possible D-League expansion. Here's a quote...D-League Looking At HalifaxHuh. So you've got the Portland, Maine team with enough financial and local support to raid a small country, the brand spankin' new Eerie team (anybody got a name for those guys yet?), and a possible Halifax team. Well, that's three, but you'd really need a fourth team. And I mean,

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Idaho Stampede wins Decisive Game Three in front of Record Crowd The Idaho Stampede captured the 2008 NBA Development League championship tonight by defeating the Austin Toros 108-101 in Game Three of the NBA D-League Finals presented by Delta, at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho. “It was an unbelievable game and a special night,” said Stampede head coach Bryan Gates. “This is one of those days

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Stampede Win Game Two of NBA Development League FinalsSeries heads to deciding Game Three Friday in IdahoBoise, Idaho – April 25, 2008 - The Idaho Stampede defeated the Austin Toros 90-89 in Game Two of the NBA Development League Finals presented by Delta, last night at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho. With 3,659 fans hoping the Stampede season would be extended to a deciding Game Three, both

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Here is the official recap of Game One of the D-League Finals: AUSTIN, TX – April 21, 2008 - The Austin Toros defeated the Idaho Stampede 95-89 tonight in Game One of the best-of-three 2008 NBA Development League Finals presented by Delta, at the Austin Convention Center. The Toros brought the 2,299 fans out of their seats in the opening 20 seconds of the contest when Josh

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Idaho to Visit Austin for Game 1 on Monday, April 21The Idaho Stampede and the Austin Toros will play for the 2008 NBA Development League Championship presented by Delta in a best-of-three Finals series beginning on Monday, April 21 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.The regular season West Division champions, the Stampede advanced to the Finals with a

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-68174218401398516242008-04-19T10:15:00.001-04:002008-04-19T10:18:13.867-04:00

Results:Round 2: April 18 – (1) Idaho 97, (4) Los Angeles 90 D-League Playoff Schedule Round 2: April 19 – (6) Sioux Falls @ (2) Austin, 8:00 p.m. ET D-LEAGUE PLAYOFF PREVIEW Sioux Falls @ Austin: Following a win at Dakota on Tuesday, Sioux Falls travels to Austin to take on the Toros in a second-round playoff contest. Austin, who swept the Skyforce 2-0 in the

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Playoff First Round Results Round 1:April 15 – (4) Los Angeles 102, (5) Colorado 95 April 15 – (6) Sioux Falls 101, (3) Dakota 89 Playoff Second Round Schedule Round 2:April 18 – (4) Los Angeles @ (1) Idaho, 930 p.m. ET April 19 – (6) Sioux Falls @ (2) Austin, 8:00 p.m. ET

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NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE PLAYOFF SCHEDULE SET Western Division Champion Idaho, Southwestern Division Winner Austin Are Top SeedsThe Idaho Stampede and the Austin Toros have secured the top seeds and a bye in the opening round of the 2008 NBA Development League Playoffs presented by Delta. The D-League playoffs will begin on Tuesday, April 15, in Bismarck and Los Angeles. The first round of the

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-6736305191274735412008-04-12T10:23:00.002-04:002008-04-12T10:26:54.801-04:00

FRIDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS …The top performers from Friday’s D-League games:- Carlos Powell finished with 30 points, Rod Benson had 17 points and 14 rebounds and Kevin Lyde scored 26 and had 14 boards for Dakota. - Desmon Farmer of the Vipers scored 27 points and dished out nine assists while Stanley Asumnu scored 18 and grabbed 12 rebounds. - Andre Barrett scored 29 points and passed 13 assists

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-8150362870282638672008-04-11T21:10:00.000-04:002008-04-11T21:11:40.106-04:00

COLORADO 14ERS GUARD BILLY THOMASRECEIVES 2007-08 JASON COLLIER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDColorado 14ers guard Billy Thomas has been named the recipient of the 2007-08 Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award, as voted by the NBA Development League head coaches. The award honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on and off the court. Thomas, who earned in 2002-03, prior to it

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-30621448590614112402008-04-10T09:53:00.002-04:002008-04-10T09:56:38.636-04:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS … The top performers from Wednesday’s D-League games:- Mateen Cleaves led the way for Bakersfield, scoring a game-high 21 points and dishing out 12 assists. He was one of three members of the Jam to finished with a double-double, as Nick Lewis scored 19 points and grabbed 18 boards and Justin Reed finished with 12 points and 14 rebounds in the win over

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-22526602406867478532008-04-09T20:12:00.001-04:002008-04-09T20:13:39.766-04:00

Sean Banks of Los Angeles D-Fenders Named D-League Performer of the WeekNEW YORK, NY – Sean Banks of the Los Angeles D-Fenders was named D-League.com Performer of the Week for games played during the week of March 31. Banks averaged 32.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in two games for Los Angeles.Banks’ best performance of the week came on Saturday when he scored 38 points and pulled down eight rebounds

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-39268274345214645212008-04-08T15:07:00.004-04:002008-04-08T15:11:46.932-04:00

This report from the Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Portland Press Herald:PORTLAND — The Portland City Council unanimously agreed Monday to lease the Portland Exposition Building to a group of investors that wants to bring an NBA Development League team to Maine's largest city.The agreement covers five seasons, 2009-10 through 2013-14, with an option to renew for five more seasons.The team will pay

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-90218872656287529822008-04-07T07:20:00.002-04:002008-04-07T07:25:23.539-04:00

NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2007-08 GATORADE ALL-LEAGUE SELECTIONS NEW YORK, April 6, 2008 – Sioux Falls Skyforce forward Kasib Powell, the 2008 NBA Development League’s Most Valuable Player and 2007 MVP Randy Livingston an Idaho Stampede guard, headline the 2007-08 GATORADE All-NBA Development League First Team. The squad is rounded out by Colorado guard Eddie Gill, Los Angeles forward Sean

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-42578825652341934572008-04-06T14:08:00.001-04:002008-04-06T14:10:03.365-04:00

KASIB POWELL NAMED NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE MVP Sioux Falls Forward Earns D-League’s Top Honor NEW YORK, April 6, 2008 – Forward Kasib Powell has been named the NBA Development League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2007-08 season. Powell, who returned to Sioux Falls on April 3, following a 10-day stint with the Miami Heat, was selected by a vote of the D-League’s head coaches. Before Powell’s

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-90151768379217773842008-04-05T20:13:00.001-04:002008-04-05T20:15:18.086-04:00

An interesting story in Seattle's daily newspaper:'Coach Q' gets back to what he loves bestAfter a stormy career and some time out, Quin Snyder is coaching againBy JON NAITOP-I REPORTERAUSTIN, Texas -- Quin Snyder can't sit still. It's the anxiety of a man faced with unwanted introspection. It is a dangerous trait in a profession where many have a difficult time letting go. For Snyder, all he

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THURSDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS … The top performers from Thursday’s D-League games:- Kaniel Dickens led the way for Colorado with 18 points, while Eddie Gill chipped in on the balance attack with 17 points and 12 assists and John Thomas rounded out the night with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the 14ers. - Tulsa’s Mike Hall scored 33 points for the 66ers in the loss.- Tony Gipson scored 29 points for

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-27724715399123641862008-04-03T08:15:00.002-04:002008-04-03T08:21:44.251-04:00

The Miami Heat had one of the toughest NBA seasons ever. They have started the rebuilding process after injuries decimated the team and a mid-February trade sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns for Shawn Marion. But, as you know, Pat Riley and the Heat are smart. They are using every possible aspect of their current situation to help rebuild the roster. That includes their relationship with

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-48599269097496561392008-04-02T18:03:00.001-04:002008-04-02T18:05:31.989-04:00

MATEEN CLEAVES NAMED D-LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE MONTHNEW YORK – April 2, 2008 – Bakersfield Jam guard Mateen Cleaves was today named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in March. Cleaves, a D-League veteran from Michigan State, averaged 21.6 points, on 56.3 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range, along with 10.1 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 10

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-8448745843291714182008-04-01T08:50:00.002-04:002008-04-01T08:59:23.087-04:00

A community meeting will be held tonight at Hadlock Field in the Portland Room at 6pm. This will give an opportunity for members of the community to have their say on whether or not they support the D-League in Portland, ME. Be sure to come out and show your support!

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An interesting Blog post and full interview on the D-League's Dan Reed can be found at:http://hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com/2008/03/hail-to-chief-conversation-with-d.htmlHere is the intro:In a sport where we spend so much time questioning front office officials' intelligence and vision, Dan Reed is a breath of fresh air. After only a few minutes talking with Reed, the most powerful man in minor

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-80266908003424776742008-03-30T08:09:00.002-04:002008-03-30T08:11:35.231-04:00

FRIDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS … The top performers from Friday’s D-League games- Idaho clinched a playoff spot as seven of nine players scored in double figures, including Josh McRoberts’ 16 points and 10 rebounds. - Morris Almond finished with a game-high 36 points for the Flash in the loss. - Ian Mahinmi scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Andre Barrett, Josh Gross and Justin Bowen each

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-60631835856821784082008-03-28T09:21:00.002-04:002008-03-28T09:48:22.160-04:00

The Portland Press Herald reported today that strides are being made to bring an NBA D-League team to Portland:The City Council has offered a proposed NBA Development League team a lease to use the Portland Expo for the next five years, with an option for five more. The city would basically break even on the rent, which would be $42,000 for the first year and would increase over time to keep pace

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The Portland City Council's finance committee will vote today on a proposed lease of the Portland Exposition Building to an NBA Development League team.The committee will consider the lease at 7:30 p.m. during a scheduled joint meeting with the School Committee's finance subcommittee at Portland Arts and Technology High School, off Allen Avenue.A Parkside neighborhood meeting, where the Expo is

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-1744793729138084082008-03-24T08:58:00.003-04:002008-03-24T09:03:31.751-04:00

This article, from the Morning Journal Morning News in Ohio, shows the changing tides of view on the D-League's importance in the basketball world. Read on:D-League in Erie benefits CavsBy Bob FinnanMOST NBA fans greet news about the National Basketball Development League with a yawn.It's the minor leagues, after all. But news of Erie, Pa., getting a D-League team could be boon for the Cavaliers

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Basketball team deal may be in city’s handsBy Kate Bucklin (published: March 20, 2008)PORTLAND – An agreement to bring an NBA Development League team to the city could go to the City Council as soon as next week. The council has tentatively set a workshop meeting for Monday to discuss the deal. A group of investors in January announced their intention to bring the minor league team to Portland,

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THURSDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS … top performers from Thursday’s D-League games - Marcus Williams led Austin with 25 points in the win over Rio Grande Valley, while DerMarr Johnson scored 10 and Justin Bowen finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds on the night.- Viper Ivan Johnson topped Rio Grande Valley scorers with 18 points in the loss. - As his Wisconsin Badgers began play in the NCAA's, former

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-76057977175119055912008-03-20T12:08:00.001-04:002008-03-20T12:11:03.175-04:00

Minor league hoops worth effortBy Duane Rankin duane.rankin@timesnews.comhttp://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20080320&Category=BASKETBALL04&ArtNo=803200454&SectionCat=SPORTS&Template=printartCLEVELAND -- Devin Brown is a long way from Fayetteville, N.C.After shooting jumpers before Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons, the Cleveland Cavaliers forward signed numerous

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TUESDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS … top performers from Tuesday’s D-League games:- Earl Calloway led the way for Fort Wayne with 24 points, eight rebounds, and six assists while Cheikh Samb, on assignment from the Detroit Pistons, chipped in with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Iowa.- Iowa was led by NBA assignee Shannon Brown (Chicago Bulls) who finished with a game-high 27

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-17387485736522860852008-03-18T17:57:00.000-04:002008-03-18T17:58:57.466-04:00

NEW YORK - Julius Hodge of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds today was named D-League.com Performer of the Week for games played during the week of March 10. Hodge averaged 25.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in four games this week. He is the third Thunderbird to earn the honor this season, and the only D-League player to be awarded the honor in two different seasons. The North Carolina State

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-52336950738884667662008-03-16T11:06:00.002-04:002008-03-16T11:09:55.499-04:00

SATURDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS … The top performers from Saturday’s D-League games:- Randy Livingston led the way for the visiting Idaho Stampede with 22 points to go with seven assists and four rebounds and Jason Ellis scored 20 points and pulled down nine rebounds in the win.- Utah’s Gabe Pruitt, on assignment from the Boston Celtics, scored 25 points in the Flash’s loss. ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS …

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-61945298095559090432008-03-15T10:54:00.002-04:002008-03-15T10:59:42.728-04:00

March Madness is surely among the best times of the year for basketball fans. If the NBA and NCAA can come together to help USA Basketball formulate better plans for youth development, the entire basketball world will benefit. Here is an interesting story on the subject from the Indiana Business Journal: NCAA, NBA forging youth hoops pact Co-branded leagues, tournaments, training programs could

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-86900902574133186622008-03-14T10:47:00.004-04:002008-03-14T10:52:38.867-04:00

THURSDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS …top performers from Thursday’s D-League games- Marcus Campbell led the way for Anaheim with 27 points and 10 rebounds, as Will Blalock scored 14 and dished out nine assists.- Fort Wayne’s Roderick Wilmont tallied 20 points and Cheikh Samb, on assignment from Detroit, finished with 12 points and 10 boards in the loss.- Adam Harrington scored 27 points and passed seven

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-16211405687724187532008-03-11T10:14:00.001-04:002008-03-11T10:15:16.840-04:00

NEW YORK - Marcus Williams of the Austin Toros was named D-League.com Performer of the Week for games played during the week of March 3. Williams averaged 32.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists, while shooting 26-of-39 (.666) from the field, and is the first Toro to earn the honor this season.The rookie forward recorded double-doubles in both of Austin's games for the week, scoring a

Terry Lyonsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1567831160352347710.post-9059259314105258082008-03-09T12:05:00.001-04:002008-03-09T12:07:15.255-04:00

We spotted this interesting article from Kane County, Illinois:Bulls’ Brown a changed man after NBDL stintRich and famous pro athletes are not used to traveling this way. During a stint with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in January, Bulls guard Shannon Brown journeyed with his team from the southern tip of Texas to a National Basketball Developmental League tournament in Boise, Idaho.There was a

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CJ Watson has been blogging this season for one of my favorite sites on the net, DraftExpress. He was recently called up by the Golden State Warriors and describes his experience. Here are a couple excerpts: Some hours after our last game at Austin I received word that I was soon to be getting a "Gatorade call up" and my dream of finally playing in the NBA would come true. I would be going to

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS … The top performers from Wednesday’s D-League games- Marcus Campbell led Austin to a three-point victory over Idaho with 33 points and 10 rebounds, while Justin Bowen scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds and Cheyne Gadson chipped in with 16 points and dished out 10 assists.- On assignment from the Seattle SuperSonics, Mouhamed Sene scored 30 points and grabbed

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This news item on Stephane Lasme, former UMass forward currently on the D-League's LA D-Fenders, is from The Republican can be found at MassLive:Ex-star Lasme to visit UMass game tonightWednesday, March 05, 2008By RON CHIMELISrchimelis@repub.com Rather than take the quick money available by signing to play overseas, Stephane Lasme chose to keep his NBA dreams alive. "I'm not really an overseas

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Many current successful NBA players today have gotten their start in the d-League over the past few years. Matthew Brennan of d-League.com recently published an article detailing some potential call-ups for the remainder of this season. Dan Reed, the d-League president, has his own blog and recently talked not only about the number of d-League players that are called up, but also the number of

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Kelley Bouchard from the Portland Press Herald reports on the meeting Friday morning with Portland City officials to discuss the possibility of leasing the Portland Exposition Building.The Portland City Council's finance committee started talking about the terms of a tentative lease for the city-owned Expo during an executive session Friday morning at City Hall. Before the closed-door meeting

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Kelley Bouchard from the Portland Press Herald reports:Portland officials will discuss the possibility of leasing the Portland Exposition Building to an NBA D-League expansion team on Friday at Portland City Hall. The City Council’s finance committee will take up the matter at 8:30 a.m. in Room 209, committee member John Anton said today.This would be an interesting location given it's proximity

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Most every sports fan in the State of Maine is aware of the Portland Sea Dogs success since the AA franchise was awarded to the city of Portland during the 1992 minor league expansion. The Portland Pirates arrived in 1993 on the heels of the recently departed Maine Mariners ('77-'92) and played their first game just months before the Sea Dogs' inaugural campaign in the spring of 1994. Both

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We are very excited about the possibilities of bringing NBA level basketball to Maine. We have put together a strong ownership group led by Bill Ryan, Sr. and Bill Ryan, Jr. We also have K.C. Jones on board as an adviser. Maine has a basketball fan base that knows and loves the game. We have all of the ingredients for a very successful franchise.Now we need to ask whether you would be interested

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Jon Jennings was on Celtics Stuff Live in early February and talked about Maine Pro Basketball's efforts to bring an NBA D-League team to Portland, ME. He also told some fantastic stories on Red Auerbach, Larry Bird, and the personalities around the Bird era Celtics.Click Here To Listen To The Show

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As you may have heard by now, a group of us are trying to bring an NBA Development League team to Maine. We are very excited about the response we have received to date from the people of Maine, government officials, the business community and die hard hoop fans.As we all know Maine has an incredible history of supporting High School Basketball. I am originally from Indiana and grew up watching "

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