The NBDL, the NBA’s Development League, will tip off its fifth season in November 2005. The league includes the Fayetteville Patriots (N.C.), Florida Flame (Ft. Myers), Roanoke Dazzle (Va.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), as well as Albuquerque (N.M.), Tulsa (Okla.) and Austin and Fort Worth (Texas).
The league offers players the opportunity to develop their talent in a highly competitive atmosphere under the NBA’s umbrella. Thirty-four (34) players have been called up the NBA on 50 separate occasions. Ten (10) former NBDL coaches, five athletic trainers, 11 referees and 29 front office executives have also been called up since the start of the league’s inaugural season in November 2001. Six additional front office executives have earned positions with other major league sports.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. The NBDL is a source of on-court talent for the NBA’s 30 teams and is a diverse human resources pool for the NBA and its teams by training employees in management, operations, public relations, sales and marketing positions.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Members of the media wanting to schedule interviews with NBDL league or team officials are encouraged to contact NBDL Vice President of Communications Kent Partridge at the league office. Partridge can be reached at (864) 248-1108 or via email at kpartridge@nba.com. An NBDL media representative will respond to your request as soon as possible.
ALBUQUERQUE
Media Relations Manager: Patricia Porter
Media Relations Telephone: (512) 236-8333
Media Relations E-Mail: pporter@nbdlsw.com
2325 San Pedro NE, Suite 1A1
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Arena: Tingley Coliseum
Ticket Information: (505) 268-6235
ARKANSAS RIMROCKERS
Media Relations Director: Julie Wray
Media Relations Telephone: (501) 542-5103
Media Relations E-Mail:
jwrayrr@crainteam.net
5980 Wadley Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
Arena: Alltell Arena
Ticket Information: (501) 975-4667
AUSTIN
Media Relations Manager: Patricia Porter
Media Relations Telephone: (512) 236-8333
Media Relations E-Mail:
pporter@nbdlsw.com
301 Congress Avenue, Suite 1275
Austin, TX 78701
Arena: Austin Civic Center
Ticket Information: (512) 975-4667
FAYETTEVILLE PATRIOTS
Media Relations Manager: TBD
Media Relations Telephone: (910) 213-1000
Player, Inc Building
400 Westwood Shopping Center
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Arena (capacity): Cumberland County Crown Coliseum (8,145)
Ticket Information: (910) 213-1000
Florida Flame
Media Relations Manager: Tim Becwar
Media Relations Telephone: (239) 561-8130
Media Relations E-Mail: tbecwar@nba.com
13130 Westlinks Terrace, Suite 7
Fort Myers, Florida 33913
Arena (capacity): Germain Arena (7,128)
Ticket Information: (239) 561-8130
Fort Worth
Media Relations Manager: Patricia Porter
Media Relations Telephone: (512) 236-8333
Media Relations E-Mail: pporter@nbdlsw.com
512 Main Street, Suite 411
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Arena: Fort Worth Civic Center
Ticket Information: (817) 698-8333
ROANOKE DAZZLE
Media Relations Manager: Melissa May
Media Relations Telephone: (540) 266-1018
Media Relations E-Mail: mmay@nba.com
711 Fifth Street NE, Suite B
Roanoke, VA 24016
Arena (capacity): Roanoke Civic Center (7,523)
Ticket Information: (540) 266-1000
Tulsa
Media Relations Manager: Patricia Porter
Media Relations Telephone: (512) 236-8333
Media Relations E-Mail: pporter@nbdlsw.com
5550 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 307
Tulsa, OK 74105
Arena: Expo Center
Ticket Information: (918) 585-8558
JOBS INFORMATION
The NBDL is looking for qualified professionals in all facets of sport management to work at team offices in the southeastern region of the United States. The League is looking for exceptional candidates with experience in the following fields: Ticket Sales, Marketing/Corporate Sales, Game Operations, Media/Public Relations and Accounting/Office Management. If you are a qualified candidate and are interested in NBDL employment opportunities in the southeastern region of the United States, click here to view job descriptions and apply online. Once there you can check out the outstanding career opportunities and submit a resume detailing your professional and academic experience.
