Welcome back Energy fans.  Can you believe that the season almost upon us?  It seems like just yesterday that Courtney Sims was making his whirlwind tour of call ups, and Othyus Jeffers was raising the D-League Rookie of the Year trophy above his head at Wells Fargo Arena.

This season is extremely exciting from a number of standpoints.  As you probably heard, the Energy are playing 75% of our home games on the weekend this year!!  We also have a number of promotional nights already planned that are sure to catch your attention (including a night where we are wearing really odd uniforms….but all for a great cause). Read the rest of this entry »

Credit: Bright Side of the Sun blog.

All of us that have played basketball have thought about it. Some may have even believed it. Do I have what it takes to play in the NBA?

Well Dustin from one of our favorite blogs, the Phoenix Suns centered, “Bright Side of the Sun” blog, took his shot at answering this question. He decided to take his chances and run with the rest of the 35 players trying out at the Energy’s Phoenix tryout this past Saturday. Do yourself a favor and read the story about his experience.

Bright Side of Sun Experience

Thanks again to Dustin and the fellas at “Bright Side of the Sun” for their effort. Awesome work. And to all of those who want to take their shot, try-outs in Chicago are October 24th and try-outs in Des Moines are October 31st. To register go to iowanba.com and keep on living the dream!

We all remember Shannon Brown’s fantastic stint in Des Moines, when he averaged almost 26 points per game before being called up to the NBA. Brown showed the Energy then what he is capable of and he has brought that explosiveness to the NBA.

After helping the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA title last season, he was rewarded with a two-year contract. He has picked up right where he left off last season. Check this throw down on another former NBA D-Leaguer Mikki Moore!

Meet your 2009-2010 High Voltage Dance Team!

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The Iowa Energy will select 9^th in the 2009 NBA D-League draft to be held November 5^th.  The draft will play a large factor in the roster for the upcoming season as several stars are typically acquired through the draft.

Last season, the Energy selected forward Cartier Martin with the 15^th overall pick in the draft.  Martin was called-up to the NBA by the Charlotte BobcatsOthyus Jeffers was selected in the 3^rd round of last year’s draft. early in the season and signed with the Bobcats for the remainder of the 2008-09 season.  D-League Rookie of the Year

The Albuquerque Thunderbirds won the 2009 NBA Development League’s Draft lottery and will have the first overall selection in the 2009 NBA D-League draft next month.

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See all the fun you can have with a night out with the Energy! Call us at 515-462-2849 to plan your next big event or to experience a great night of entertainment in Des Moines.

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Click HERE to get the Iowa Energy 2009-2010 schedule.  And be sure to come out and support us down at Wells Fargo Arena!

This is just some of the action you can see with the Energy this season! Click on the video inside to see for yourself.

Call us today at 462-2849 to reserve the best seats in the house today. Opening night at Wells Fargo Arena is December 3rd.

Do you have what it takes to play basketball at the NBA level? Or is this going to be like round one of American Idol where you think you do? The Energy will host tryouts in Des Moines as well as Phoenix and Chicago for the 2009-2010 season.

“Every year, there are a number of players in our league who are discovered at open tryouts. If you want to play professional basketball, this is your chance to earn your way in,” said Nick Nurse, Energy Head Coach.

DES MOINES TRYOUT

Date: Saturday, October 31st
Location: Grand View College
2811 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316
Time: 9AM – 4PM (doors open at 8AM)
Fee: $125 if registered by October 22nd
$150 after October 22nd and at door
Credit card, cash or money order only. No personal checks

Regular Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 22nd

2009 Tryout Registration Packet

Applications, waivers/release forms and payment should be mailed to:

Iowa Energy
Attn: Local Player Tryouts
833 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

High Voltage dancer Amy McDonald was crowned Juice Magazines hottest reader.

And boy is she hot! Read an interview with Amy and view photos of the Iowa Energy’s “hottest” High Voltage dancer on the Des Moines Register’s Juice website. But don’t let the wife or girlfriend know, because they will get raging jealous of Amy’s sexiness for sure!