Butler basketball tale grows from shipyard to court
Kyle Dawson notes Butler, a 6-foot-8 junior forward from Little Rock, has journeyed from The Apprentice School in Newport News to Wichita State and a recent return to college basketball. Coach Alexander found him after a years-long hiatus, calling the path a blessing and predicting he has yet to peak.
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Okafor sets Duke rebound mark in win over Elon
Jahlil Okafor scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Duke’s first 20-rebound game since Elton Brand in 1998, as the No. 2 Blue Devils beat Elon 75-62. Amile Jefferson added 13 points and Justise Winslow 12, while Duke built a 20-point lead despite 17 turnovers and 14 of 27 free throws. Luke Eddy led Elon with 16 points as the Phoenix shot 42 percent.
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Gamecock women hold No. 1 in AP poll amid exam break
The AP women's basketball rankings barely move as most teams rest for exams. No. 1 South Carolina defeated Savannah State by 62 points and holds first place on 25 of 35 ballots. UConn, Texas, Texas A&M and Notre Dame round out the top five. Several teams had the week off, with a six-team break led by No. 2 UConn, and Oklahoma State, Duke, Oregon State, Georgia also idle. With a sixth straight weekly tie at No. 24 or 22 in earlier weeks, the season continues as teams resume action after exams.
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Local Results: South Aiken, Pelion win in high school hoops
South Aiken High boys beat Greenbrier 50-39 as Kingsley Priester 18 and Chance Prandy 17 pace the Thor oughbreds. Pelion edged Ridge Spring Monetta 59-54 with Hopkins 15 and Ware 13 leading. Schofield MS 44 Kennedy 37 and Aiken MLS 44 Ridge Spring Monetta 42, Aiken girl 42-? win. Ridge Spring Monetta 30 Pelion 28 with Merritt buzzer winner.
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