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Basketball camp to feature Brockman of the Sacramento Kings

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Hawaii Island Hoops welcomes NBA-Sacramento Kings Rookie Jon Brockman

Kailua-Kona – Hawaii Island Hoops is pleased to announce and welcome NBA Sacramento Kings Rookie Jon Brockman as its special guest/coach for the 2K10 College-Prep Basketball Camp to be held from May 31 – June 4, 2010 at the Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona.

Brockman, 6’7, 255lb Center-Forward with the Kings, was an All-American at the University of Washington in 2008-09. Brockman was named a First-Team All-Pac 10 selection and recipient of the Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award, conferred to the nation’s top player demonstrating outstanding character, leadership, and athletic talent.

In 2009, Brockman was drafted by the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, with the 38th overall pick. He became the fifth player from Washington taken in the draft since 2005, joining Spencer Hawes, Brandon Roy, Bobby Jones and Martell Webster.

“We are stoked to have Jon Brockman as our special guest/coach,” said Andy Smith, Director of Hawaii Island Hoops. “To have someone who was an All-American in college and currently playing in the NBA is a great honor for the kids attending our camp. Jon Brockman brings great experience and leadership and we’re ready for an exciting week of camp.”

For more information about Hawaii Island Hoops 2K10 College-Prep Basketball Camp visit www.Hawaiiislandhoops.com or contact Director Andy Smith at (808) 937-3082.

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