The fifth annual NBA D-League National Tryout offers athletes the opportunity to showcase their basketball talent in front of NBA D-League front office personnel, as well as coaches and representatives from each of the league’s 16 teams. Participants will be competing for the chance to sign an NBA D-League standard player contract and to be placed in the 2011 NBA D-League Draft, held in November of 2011.
DATES AND LOCATION
The NBA D-League National Tryout will be held from June 24-26, 2011 at HOOPS in Louisville, Kentucky. Arrival and check-in will take place on June 24. Details will be provided at a later date.
TO APPLY
Space is still available for the 2011 National Tryout. Players are encouraged to continue submitting their applications (attached below) and will be notified after forms have been received. You will be notified via email if you have been selected to participate. For any questions please contact the League Office at nationaltryout@nba.com or (212) 407-8344.
- National Tryout Application Form
- National Tryout Release Form
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be a minimum 18 years of age and meet NBA D-League eligibility requirements as stated on the 2011 National Tryout Player Eligibility & Release form below. The Tryout roster is limited in space.
COSTS
The $650 participation fee includes lodging for two nights, transportation between the hotel and gym for the games, breakfast, and a uniform. Participants are responsible for their transportation costs to Louisville. All materials must be received by the deadline and completed in their entirety for the player to be considered for participation in the Tryout.
Contact Information
- Hoops
- 12101 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville, KY 40299
- 502-290-6444
Event Time
- Thursday, June 23, 2011
- 8:00 PM
Price
- $650 participation fee