BISMARCK, N.D., September 15, 2009 – The Dakota Wizards, the NBA Development League affiliate of the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies, will be conducting an open tryout October 10 and 11 on the Washington Wizards homecourt at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C

The schedule is as follows:
Saturday
12:45 - Registration
1:30-3:30 - Session 1
6:30-8:30 - Session 2

Sunday
1:30-3:30 - Session 3

New Wizards head coach Rory White and assistant coach Kevin Rice can bring up to 17 players to training camp before trimming opening day rosters to 10 players, some of whom may have participated in the open tryout. 

“The NBA D-League is all about giving young, hard-working players opportunities,” White said. “At the Wizards open tryouts, we’ll be looking for those talented players who are under the radar, but skilled enough to play at this level, and hopefully, beyond.” Interested players should complete a registration form, as well as a player release and eligibility form. These are available at DakotaWizards.com.

To register, complete the following form: Wizards Player Tryout Registraton Form

Return form to:
Dakota Wizards
Attn: Rory White
PO Box 4066
Bismarck, ND 58501

Or Fax to: (701) 255-7967