Archive for March 27th, 2008
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Raymond’s Treys In O/T Lead Musketeers Past Mountaineers 79-75
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The Xavier Musketeers are heading to the “Elite Eight” as they defeated West Virginia Thursday night 79-75 in overtime.? Reserve swing-man BJ Raymond clinched the win?for Xavier in their “Sweet Sixteen” match-up with two key treys in the last 1:18 seconds of the overtime. The Musketeers shot 57.9% (11-19) from behind the arc in the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Slam Dunk NCAA by Jeff Sack
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Tar Heels Limit Cougars To 32% Shooting, Advance To Elite Eight 68-47
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The North Carolina Tar Heels discovered something that they haven’t used very much of despite their success on the court: their defense.? The Tar Heels’ defense on Thursday held the Washington State Cougars’ offense to 32% shooting and Tyler Hansbrough’s 16 second-half points elevated North Carolina to the Elite Eight as they soundly beat Washington [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Slam Dunk NCAA by Stephen Rhodes
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Slam Dunk Central NCAA Presents: ESPN Sweet 16 Sound Off: Louisville VS Tennessee
No Comments » - Posted in ESPN Reports, Slam Dunk NCAA by Jeff Sack
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Slam Dunk Central NCAA Presents: ESPN Sweet 16 Sound Off: Western Kentucky vs. UCLA
No Comments » - Posted in ESPN Reports, Slam Dunk NCAA by Jeff Sack
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Slam Dunk Central Presents: ESPN SportsCenter Right Now!
No Comments » - Posted in SportsCenter Right Now by Jeff Sack
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Durant Says He Would Love To Represent Sonics at Lottery Selection
Last year at the NBA Draft Lottery the Seattle SuperSonics had their 2006 NBA Draft first round choice Brandon Roy represent the team. Apparently it caused some good luck for the Sonics, as they ended up with the second pick in the draft. They of course chose Kevin Durant who is a candidate for NBA [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main by Jeff Sack
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Is Sasha’s Improvement Salary Fueled?
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Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Sasha Vujacic is having the best year of his career in the Association in this his fourth season in the NBA. Through 62 games he is averaging 8.5 ppg nearly double his previous career best of 4.3 ppg in the 2006-2007 campaign. He can also be an unrestricted free agent [...]
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Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Thorn Confirms Frank Will Be Back On Bench Next Season
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The “Star-Ledger” reported Thursday that New Jersey Nets Team President Rod Thorn has confirmed that Nets head coach Lawrence Frank will return to the bench next season. Frank is under no pressure to make the playoffs to keep his gig, Thorn said whether or not New Jersey makes the post season, Frank will be retained. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main by Jeff Sack
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Reports Say Rockets Will Retain Harris
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The “Houston Chronicle” reported Thursday that the Houston Rockets will retain forward Mike Harris, and sign him for a contract for the rest of the season once his second 10 day contract expires Friday. The report quoted an unnamed source with knowledge of the deal, as saying that this did not guarantee Harris a spot [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main by Jeff Sack
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Shaq Wants To Be General Manager Of The Magic
?Nobody has ever accused Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal of being shy, or doing things in a small way. Well his post-retirement plans will not break with that tradition. The “Orlando Sentinel” reported Thursday that the “Big Cactus” already has a game plan for what he will be doing once his playing contract expires at [...]
