Archive | Basketball – Men’s
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John Wooden: Legendary players remember selfless teacher, mentor
In the 27 seasons he spent at UCLA, no two players meant more to John Wooden on or off the court than Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton.
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Big 12 sets deadline for Big Ten, Pac-10’s given permission to seek expansion
After months of speculation, all Big 12 schools may finally receive some answers regarding their future.
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John Wooden: Great coach was a better friend
In the spring of 1970, John Sandbrook was a UCLA student writing for this newspaper. That same spring, John Wooden was celebrating his sixth national title.
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Column: Hire of Hoiberg cause for caution
When Fred Hoiberg was hired April 27, I was cautiously optimistic. A hometown hero who loves Iowa State, and has no coaching experience, I didn't know what to think. So I read a lot about him. Was it good? Was it bad? What did people who have been around Iowa State for a long time think about it?
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A history of Wooden’s early years in Westwood
In a 99-year life, there are a lot of paths not taken. Years before any championship banners were hung – and even before he coached a single game at UCLA – John Wooden seriously considered the path leading out of Westwood.
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Steve Alford goes back to basics for kids’ summer camps
Michael Jordan once said, “You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way.” Jordan’s wisdom became philosophy during U.
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Duke men’s basketball honored by Obama in Washington
Kyle Singler snapped pictures with his digital camera, Brian Zoubek clutched a much-needed water bottle on a blisteringly hot morning and Reggie Love received ovations, cheers and rounds of applause—just for putting the president’s speech on the podium.
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Rumors of U. Missouri move to Big Ten still in play
The atmosphere in the Intercontinental Hotel in Kansas City could be volatile Thursday, with Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe ready to push members to confirm their commitment to the conference at this week's Big 12 meetings.
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Jeffrey Jordan to transfer, join brother, Marcus, on U. Central Florida roster
Another Michael Jordan offspring will be in a U. Central Florida uniform in 2010. Jeffrey Jordan, 21, is set to transfer to UCF and join brother Marcus on the Knights’ roster. Jordan, who played for U.