PIKEVILLE, KY. – Before he works out with the Golden State Warriors in early-June, former East Kentucky Miner Josh Pace will work out for two other NBA teams. The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers have both shown great interest in Pace, one of minor league basketball’s top players following his debut season with the East Kentucky Miners. Pace is scheduled to work out for the Heat May 14-16. The CBA All-Star is scheduled to work out for the Pacers May 19.

“The entire East Kentucky Miners organization is glad to see the NBA taking an interest in Josh Pace,” said East Kentucky Miners Coach Kevin Keathley. “With the strong work ethic he has, Josh can realize his goal of playing in the NBA. He was probably the best slasher in minor league basketball this past season. We’re very proud of Josh and what’s he been able to accomplish and we’ll help him achieve his ultimate goal any way we possibly can.”

Pace has been working out in Detroit with Kirk Vickers of TRIAD Health & Fitness. In 2004, Vickers was voted one of the Top 100 Trainers in America by Men’s Journal Magazine. He spent several years as the Head Trainer for the Detroit Red Wings (National Hockey League) and Detroit Driver (Arena Football League).

Pace led the CBA in scoring during the 2007-08 season, averaging 23 points per game. He recorded a league-high three triple-doubles for the Miners. Pace helped the Miners to a 26-22 regular-season record and a berth in the CBA Playoffs during the team’s inaugural season.