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NBA early entry links

Bob Green — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:52:18 -0400

The deadline for withdrawing from the NBA draft has passed and the college basketball world is a buzz with who is in and who will return to school so enjoy these dozen links, from newspapers, around the country, starting in Chapel Hill. Other notable players that have opted to stay in school include A.J. Abrams at Texas, Chase Budinger at Arizona, and Robert Dozier at Memphis.

Notable names staying in the draft include Mario Chalmers at Kansas, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute at UCLA, J.J. Hickson at N.C. State, and Ryan Anderson at California.

Mike DeCourcy says, "In one afternoon, with one press release, the entire nature of the 2008-09 season changed." Luke Winn weighs in with "Winners and Losers," while Adam Zagoria says, "Size Carolina up for rings." While Adam is stating that tongue-in-cheek, I will remind readers that every team is still going to lace up their Chuck Taylor's...uh...I mean their Air Jordan's next season.

Hill took piano lessons from Laettner

Mark Watson — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:11:05 -0400

Christian Laettner taught Grant Hill how play the keyboard! This article was originally done in April, but I missed it.

Elton Brand in Philly?

Mark Watson — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:42:27 -0400

Former Duke All American Elton Brand is considering leaving the Clippers. The Sixers are said to be interested. Elton is coming off the dreaded Achilles tendon injury. I can relate for I am rehabbing the same misfortune. Anyhow, wherever Elton ends up, I will pull for him and watch his progress with interest.

Grant Hill is the fourth straight Dukie to earn the NBA's Sportsmanship Award

Mark Watson — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:37:40 -0400

NEW YORK – Former Blue Devil great Grant Hill (Phoenix Suns) was recently named the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner. Hill becomes the first two-time winner of the 13-year old award. A former Duke player has now claimed the NBA Sportsmanship Award in each of the last four seasons.

Hill, a ...

Deng to LA, Kobe to the Windy City?

Mark Watson — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:05:09 -0400

Hold that thought. Trade rumors are in the air, but if Kobe Bryant has his way, he will play alongside Luol Deng.

Shav's Back!

Mark Watson — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:47:35 -0400

Shavlik Back In Durham As 76ers Open Training Camp At Duke Continue

Brand has surgury

Mark Watson — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:33:08 -0400

The Blue Devil Nation wishes Elton a speedy recovery.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Forward Elton Brand of the Los Angeles Clippers underwent surgery Tuesday to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon.

The operation was performed by orthopedic surgeon Craig Morgan in Wilmington, Del. Brand, 28, injured the tendon during his daily workout Friday.

Brand, who averaged 20.5 points and 9.3 ...

Shelden Williams shines in tournament

Mark Watson — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:53:06 -0400

AP - Shelden Williams scored 20 points for the third time in four games but the Atlanta Hawks fell to the Chicago Bulls 85-79 in the summer league Rocky Mountain Revue on Tuesday.

The Hawks fell to 2-2 in the tournament.

Williams, a second-year forward, leads the tournament in scoring. Solomon Jones and Terrance Thomas each had 11, and rookie ...

JJ Redick Busts Out

Mark Watson — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:55:28 -0400

JJ Redick is enjoying success in NBA Summer League play, holding to his off season promise. Just after the Magics season eneded, JJ promised that the best is yet to come.

Redick sizzles

McRoberts Signs

Mark Watson — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 12:03:02 -0400

Josh McRoberts did sign a two year deal with the Portland Trailblazers for $525,000 a year. He will play for their summer league team. We'll let you know how he fares. In the long run, I think the Blazers got a steal.

McRoberts out to prove those who passed on him wrong.