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OKC Thunder lottery pick Steven Adams increases NBA’s New Zealand presence

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New Zealand and the NBA isn't something you hear very often. All this week, you heard CBS/NBA TV's Seth Davis repeating the same talking point: he doesn't believe New Zealand is a basketball culture. I'm not sure I buy that. You've had Kirk Penney, the former Wisconsin Badgers guard from Auckland, New Zealand. Penney didn't even last two years in the league. Sean Marks is … [Read more...] about OKC Thunder lottery pick Steven Adams increases NBA’s New Zealand presence

#69 Duke Blue Devils: College football 77 in 77

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Wait the Duke Blue Devils play football? Really, there's a college football team in Durham? Yes, they even made a 5th tier bowl game last year too. Sometimes the Blue Devils don’t make the cut for the college football 77 in 77. There’s a whole lot of ACC in the 70s and 60s ranked teams; and a ton of basketball schools. Duke is usually down here in the dregs with Syracuse, … [Read more...] about #69 Duke Blue Devils: College football 77 in 77

Illini Brandon Paul: NBA Mock Draft Composite

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Time to focus on the NBA Draft. It seems possible that the Illinois Fighting Illini will once again have representation on draft night. Guard Brandon Paul was at the draft combine and he's had contact with the L.A. Clippers, Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls. Two years ago was a disaster for Illini nation when both Demetri McCamey and Jereme Richmond went undrafted, … [Read more...] about Illini Brandon Paul: NBA Mock Draft Composite

Former Chicago Bulls Assistant joins Wisconsin Badgers staff

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Former Chicago Bulls Assistant Erik Helland has joined the Wisconsin Badgers basketball program as the team’s strength and conditioning coach. Helland served on the Chicago Bulls strength and conditioning staff since 1988 and the head strength coach since 2001. Helland’s tenure with the Bulls included six NBA championships, including a pair of three-peats, and an NBA record … [Read more...] about Former Chicago Bulls Assistant joins Wisconsin Badgers staff

Illini Forward Myke Henry: hey, thanks for coming!

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Yet again Illini nation must say "hey, thanks for coming!" to a college basketball player. Myke Henry is the fourth Illini baller to leave the Big Ten program this offseason. No biggee, the Illini have a tremendous recruiting class coming in, and a couple transfers. Illinois basketball is seeing a lot of influx of players; just as they're seeing an exodus too. Henry attended … [Read more...] about Illini Forward Myke Henry: hey, thanks for coming!

Cavs all time champs of NBA Draft Lottery

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The NBA Draft Lottery was held Tonight and we found out the Cleveland Cavs will pick first in the 2013 NBA Draft. The Cavs have been lucky enough to get No. 1 pick 3 times in 11 years. However, the Cavs have also been bad enough to get No. 1 pick three times in 11 years. Unlike last year when Anthony Davis was the clear cut top prospect, a number of players are in … [Read more...] about Cavs all time champs of NBA Draft Lottery

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, DePaul University step up with Arena Deal

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced plans for a large-scale project near McCormick Place, which includes construction of a 10,000-seat, multipurpose events center to be the new home for DePaul Blue Demons college basketball. In addition to hosting the DePaul men’s and women’s basketball teams; and serving as a college basketball practice facility, the events center will host … [Read more...] about Mayor Rahm Emanuel, DePaul University step up with Arena Deal

Joe Coleman leaves Gophers; St. John’s or Maryland possible destinations

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Newly installed Minnesota Golden Gophers coach Richard Pitino the Younger announced that Golden Gophers guard Joe Coleman has requested, and received, release from his scholarship. “Joe Coleman has made the decision to leave the Golden Gopher basketball program. We wish him the very best in the future,” said Pitino the Younger in a prepared statement. “We appreciate the … [Read more...] about Joe Coleman leaves Gophers; St. John’s or Maryland possible destinations