The Indiana Mad Ants announced an open player tryout for Oct. 5. The tryout will take place at the Noblesville Boys and Girls Club, located at 1700 Conner Street, 46060.
This one-day tryout offers aspiring basketball players a chance to display their skills and potentially earn a spot in the Mad Antsā training camp ahead of the 2024-25 G League season.
To participate, players must register in advance and pay a non-refundable fee of $250. Space for the tryout is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
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The Mad Ants, the G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, have a history of identifying local talent through these tryouts. Notable former tryout participants include Ron Howard and last seasonās standout, Will Vorhees, who secured a spot on the teamās regular season roster after participating in a similar event.
This marks the first open tryout for the Mad Ants since the 2019-20 season. Interested players can secure their spot by registering online at tinyurl.com/MadAntTryout.
Who knows? Maybe one of the people reading this will make this year’s roster … Only time will tell.
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Having an open player tryout is a fantastic move by the Indiana Mad Ants! Itās wonderful to see a professional team giving aspiring players a chance to showcase their abilities and potentially join the roster. This initiative highlights the team’s commitment to finding and nurturing new talent, which is always exciting to see.