Four Area teams begin quest for state titles in basketball
Aiken County opens state tournament play with Aiken at Byrnes in class AAAA and Ridge Spring Monetta versus St John’s in class A. Jackson’s girls meet St John’s, Graniteville’s girls face Estill in class AA. Byrnes, RS M, Owens, and Estill seek deep runs as matchups preview tough paths and regional rivals.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Duncan
Greenville
Spartanburg
Byrnes High
Ridge Spring-Monetta
St. John’s
Williston
Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Byrnes
Westside High
Anderson
Cecil Atchley
O W
Atchley
Ray Gist
Keith Cohen
Vezie Fired At San Diego State After Allegations
Tim Vezie is dismissed as head basketball coach at San Diego State University days after former players alleged recruiting violations by Vezie and staff. Athletic director Ken Karr says the firing followed a normal end of season review and denies ties to the charges. President Day ordered an internal investigation into the accusations by Dan Teague Will Connelly Howard Avery and Presnell Gilbert. The complaints included under the table payments free lodging transportation and academic credit for un attended classes. Black players unrest and prior suspensions are noted with several players leaving the team in recent years.
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SAN Diego
Tim Vezie
San Diego State University
Vezie
Ken Karr
University
Thomas B. Day
Hilton Hale
Gilbert
Chris McMurray
Teague
Connelly
Tarkanian
NCAA
Tark
UNLV
Long Beach
Stephen Horn
Las Vegas
John Bayer
Bayer
James Santini
D-Nev
Jerry Tarkanian
Lois
Jerry
Dave Pearl
Naismith
Marquette
al McGuire
Vietnam
Columbo
Tarkanian Faces Fire and Faith in Las Vegas
A profile of Jerry Tarkanian in Las Vegas contrasts his winning record and caring, family man image with NCAA scrutiny and public backlash. While locals praise his dedication, critics label him ruthless. he fights suspensions, lawsuits, and congressional probes amid a tortured, high-pressure career.
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Tarkanians
Las Vegas Strip
Jerry Tarkanian
Lois
Danny
Hulsebus Relieved Of Coaching Duties At L B C High
Langley Bath Clearwater High School removes Tim Hulsebus as boys basketball coach after basketball program placed on probation for failing to pay a $300 fine. Clarence Dickert confirms the action as Area II schools superintendent.
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Bath
Tim Hulsebus
Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School
Clarence Dickert
Hulsebus
Dickert
McDaniel
L-B-C
Samuel E. Richardson
Valley
Richardson
Indiana State Holds No.1 Ranking With Bird Playing
Indiana State remains the top ranked team as Larry Bird plans to play in the NCAA tournament despite a broken left thumb. The Sycamores, 29-0 and No.1 seed in the Midwest Regional, led UCLA and others in the AP poll with 55 first place votes. Bird assured he can shoot as the season nears its postseason.
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NEW York
Indiana State
Larry Bird
Bird
Associated Press
UCLA
New Mexico State
Sycamores
Bruins
California
Stanford
North Carolina
Duke
Michigan State
Notre Dame
DePaul
Michigan
Irish
Arkansas
Louisiana State
Syracuse
Tigers
Orangemen
Georgetown
Foots Walker Out With Sprained Ankle Through Weekend
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Foots Walker will sit out at least through the weekend with a sprained ankle. He sustained the injury in a 106 102 loss to the Trail Blazers and will miss Wednesday’s game vs the Warriors and Saturday’s San Diego contest while receiving treatment in Cleveland.
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Ohio
Cleveland Cavaliers
Walker
Cavaliers
National Basketball Association
Portland Trail Blazers
Golden State Warriors
San Diego
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RS M
Jackson
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Meh
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Estill
Allendale-Fairfax
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Long Beach State
Atken Standard
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Ohio State
Aiken Standard
Steve McDaniel
Area Advisory Board
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