Timberwolves Will Host Prep Hoops Powerhouses in 13th Annual Timberwolves Shootout

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Monday, Dec. 28, 2009

Timberwolves Will Host Prep Hoops Powerhouses in 13th Annual Timberwolves Shootout
Minneapolis/St. Paul –The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the 13th annual Timberwolves Shootout will be held at Target Center on Saturday, Jan. 9. The Shootout will feature 10 of the state's top boys basketball programs along with two elite entries from outside of Minnesota.

The Timberwolves Shootout has attracted some of the best basketball talent from all over the country. Over the years, 19 future NBA players have participated in the Shootout, including Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, former Timberwolf and current L.A. Clippers guard Sebastian Telfair, and Atlanta Hawks star Josh Smith. In addition, more than 180 Division I college athletes participated in the shootout before entering the collegiate ranks. This year's Timberwolves Shootout will bring in over 10 players expected to play in Division I basketball programs.

The final game begins at 8:00 p.m. as the Champlin Park Rebels play the Hopkins Royals. Both teams have depth in the form of good shooters, younger athletes and size coming off of the bench. Champlin Park and Hopkins have six-foot point guards in Jasper Duberry for the Rebels and Siyani Chambers for the Royals, both of which are strong players. In addition, wings D.J. Peterson from Hopkins and Josh Pella of Champlin Park (both 6-foot-4) can put up numbers across the board, making an even match-up in terms of size and depth.
Tickets for all six contests are available for $10 at the Target Center box office on the day of the Shootout. That ticket is good for the entire day and also includes a free ticket to a future Timberwolves game.

Shootout director Jeff Munneke can be reached at 612-673-1639.

2010 Timberwolves Shootout Schedule
10:00 a.m. Orono vs. Grand Rapids
12:00 p.m. Staples-Motley vs. MN Transitions
2:00 p.m. Crosby-Ironton vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millwille
4:00 p.m. North Lawndale College Prep (IL) vs. Henry-Sibley
6:00 p.m. Linn-Mar (IA) vs. Minnetonka
8:00 p.m. Champlin Park vs. Hopkins

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