Bucks Launch 2013 Draft Central

Today we start the sprint up to the 2013 NBA Draft and begin Pre-Draft Workouts at the Milwaukee Bucks Training Center. The Bucks have the 15th selection in the June 27th Draft, and brought in six prospects this morning for a workout. For complete coverage bookmark the newly launched Draft Central at Bucks.com.

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Follow @Bucks and @BucksPR on twitter for updates on participants.

Features of 2013 Bucks Draft Central include interviews from the NBA Draft Combine with Seth Curry, Phil Pressey, Vander Blue and more yet to be released, photo and video recaps from the workouts, player bios and two integrated twitter streams. Join in the conversation by using the #BucksDraft hashtag and check up on the latest draft chatter from prospects and NBA insiders with the “Draft Prospects” tab.

The last time the Bucks had the 15th selection they selected Larry Sanders from Virginia Commonwealth University. Draft prognosticators have a wide range of options pegged for Milwaukee in 2013, so let’s take a look at  a few of the Mock Drafts from across the web and who they predict our pick will be.

Glen Rice Jr. (G, Rio Grande Vipers) – ESPN

Mason Plumlee (F, Duke) – NBADraft.net

Sergey Karasev (F, Triumph Moscow) – Draft Express

C.J. McCollum (G, Lehigh) – CBS Sports

Jamaal Franklin (G, San Diego State) – Hoops World

Stay tuned for continuing coverage of the 2013 NBA Draft and don’t forget to tweet us your thoughts on the prospects using the #BucksDraft hashtag.

Go Bucks!

- Nick

Win Ersan Ilyasovsa’s adiZero Ghost 2 Shoes

This week we wrap up our locker room clean out series with the Turkish Thunder, Ersan Ilyasova. Before Ers departs for the Euro Basket 2013 tournament, he signed a pair of his size 16 adiZero Ghost 2 shoes for one lucky Bucks fan.

Watch Atlanta Hawks big man Josh Smith talk about the shoes here and enter to win Ersan’s signed pair HERE

Go Bucks!

- Nick

Win Mike Dunleavy’s Bucks Gear

Maybe you weren’t as lucky as Bobby from Milwaukee to land John Henson’s shoes last week, but this week we give you another opportunity to win Bucks autographed gear.

Mike Dunleavy made a few lucky fans very happy on Fan Appreciation Night as he gave out pairs of shoes while exiting the BMOHBC. So for our giveaway Mike went another route and signed two of his practice worn adidas ClimaLite long sleeve t-shirts. Don’t fret, the shirts have been laundered.

One lucky winner will win two of Mike Dunleavy's long sleeve practice shirts.

Enter to win two of Mike Dunleavy’s long sleeve practice t-shirts.

 Watch a short video message from Mike and enter to win the autographed gear HERE. Good luck! Stay tuned for another giveaway next week as well.

Go Bucks!

- Nick

Enter To Win JJ Redick’s Nike Air Max Hyperaggressor Shoes

Its time to giveaway another set of player shoes, and this week your can get your hands on J.J. Redick’s autographed Nike Air Max Hyperaggressor kicks. JJ is a big fan of this shoe and keeps a supply of them on hand for his summer workouts.

Click the photo above to enter to win!

Enter to win the size 13.5 kicks and watch a special message from J.J. himself HERE. We’ll have yet another giveaway next week too so stay tuned!

Go Bucks Go!

- Nick

Win John Henson’s Kobe 8 “Year of the Snake” Shoes

This week as players are emptying out their lockers and heading for a summer break, Bucks.com talked with them to capture their thank yous and have them sign some exclusive gear for you, the fans!

First up, rookie John Henson. Click HERE to watch John Henson’s Video and enter to win!

One lucky winner will walk away with John Henson’s Kobe 8 “Year of the Snake” Edition shoes. They are a size 15, but you don’t have to wear these as John was nice enough to sign them for you too! The lucky winner will also take home a signed Bucks hat from the rookie.

Enter to win John Henson's Kobe 8 "Year Of The Snake" Edition shoes.

Enter to win John Henson’s Kobe 8 “Year Of The Snake” Edition shoes.

You can enter to win now through Friday evening at midnight. We’ll have another contest next week featuring another player with more gear from their locker, so stay tuned!

Go Bucks Go!

- Nick

So Hard To Say Goodbye

As the exit interviews are completed at the Training Center, and the journey towards the start of the 2013-14 NBA season begins, our team and players have a message for your fans: THANK YOU!

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Players took to Twitter to thank fans following Game 4:

As the team is clearing out their lockers, Bucks.com is there to capture thank you messages and get a few items to give out to you, the fans, over the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more!

Go Bucks Go!

- Nick

Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Week Events

Sunday:

The Bucks open the 2013 Playoffs in Miami, with tip-off set for 6:00pm (CT) on FS Wisconsin, TNT, AM 620 WTMJ and the Bucks Statewide Radio Network. Join fellow Bucks fans, the Energee! Dance Team and Bango for the Bucks Viewing Party at Turner Hall Sunday evening beginning at 5:30pm. Enjoy food & drink specials and have the opportunity to win plenty of Bucks prizes throughout the game.Bucks Viewing Party

Tuesday:

The viewing party action moves to Major Goolsby’s for game two with a 6:30pm (CT) tip on FS Wisconsin, NBATV, AM 620 WTMJ and the Bucks Statewide Radio Network. Food and drink specials will be accompanied by everyone’s favorite mascot, Bango, and an appearance by the Energee! Dance Team. The party starts at 6:00pm and those in attendance will also have an opportunity to win Bucks prizes throughout the game.

Wednesday:

As the team returns to Milwaukee for the first of two home games on Thursday, the BMO Harris Bradley Center is hosting a Cheer The Deer Lunch on April 24th from 11:30am-1pm in the East Atrium. Stop down and enjoy lunch for just a buck (that’s one dollar!). There will be fun and games provided by Hoop Troop, the Energee! Dance Team and Bango as well as plenty of Bucks swag. Get your hands on a Bucks Playoff t-shirt or other gear so you are properly decked out for Thursday.

Thursday:

It’s Gameday! Join us for the Bucks Block Party presented by Kohls on the BMO Harris Bradley Center Plaza (located at 4th & Highland). The party gets underway at 3:30pm and keeps going up until tip-off at 6pm. Food, fun and frolic with other Bucks fans before the Brandon, Monta and company take on LeBron and the Heat. The pre-game festivities are open to the public, so no game ticket is required.

Tickets are still available and you can get them HERE, at the BMOHBC Box Office (no Ticketmaster fees) or by calling 1-800-4-NBA-TIX. All fans in attendance will receive a rally towel courtesy of our presenting sponsor, BMO Harris Bank. If you can’t make it to the game, you can watch the action on FS Wisconsin, TNT, AM 620 WTMJ and the Bucks Statewide Radio Network.

Friday & Saturday:

Rest and prepare to Cheer The Deer (again)!

Sunday:

It’s Gameday! The pre-game Bucks Block Party presented by Kohls kicks off at noon to to get you charged up for a 2:30pm broadcast on ABC and AM 620 WTMJ. There will be plenty of fun and actives for Bucks fans of all ages to enjoy before rooting your home town team on to victory.

Rally towels courtesy of Toyota will be given out to all fans in attendance. If you don’t have tickets yet, you can get them HERE, at the BMOHBC Box Office (no Ticketmaster fees) or by calling 1-800-4-NBA-TIX.

Stay tuned for more information on each playoff game, placontests and other news & notes .

Go Bucks Go!

- Nick