ATLANTA, June 12, 2012 -
Several 2012 NBA Draft prospects will be visiting Atlanta over the next two
weeks, as the team prepares to select 23rd overall (first round) and
43rd overall (second round) in the June 28 Draft, taking place at
Prudential Center in Newark, NJ (ESPN, 7 p.m.). Visit
https://www.nba.com/draft/2012/
for complete information.
Among those scheduled to work
out for the Hawks include: Doron Lamb and Darius Miller from the NCAA Champion
Kentucky Wildcats, Tyshaun Taylor of runner-up Kansas, Baylor’s Quincy Miller,
Festus Ezeli, John Jenkins and Jeffrey Taylor from Vanderbilt, Syracuse’s Fab
Melo, Royce White (Iowa State), Moe Harkless from St. John’s, Draymond Green, a
four-year standout at Michigan State, and 2012 NCAA assist leader Scott Machado
(Iona). The full list of players and dates starts on page two of this release.
Sessions are closed to
media, but players will be available for interviews following workouts.
Workouts are
scheduled to begin between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. each day. Media should arrive
approximately 60 minutes after the scheduled start. Player workout
schedule as well as times are subject to change. If
you are planning to attend, please contact Hawks media relations daily to
confirm.
The workouts and interviews
will take place on the Philips Arena practice court. Media parking is
available in Philips Arena’s Lot A. Please bring a 2011-12 credential or media
identification for entry in the Philips Arena loading dock
area.
The Atlanta
Hawks, a member of the National Basketball Association since 1949, play in the
Southeast Division, along with the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic
and Washington Wizards. For Atlanta Hawks season ticket information please call
1-866-715-1500 or visit