ACC Nation's Best NBA Draft Shines For ACC Fans
The NBA draft highlighted ACC talent with nine of ten rounds featuring ACC players and six first round picks. Notables include Buck Williams going third to New Jersey, Al Wood to Atlanta, Frank Johnson to Washington, Jeff Lamp to Portland, and Larry Nance to Phoenix, with Duke Gene Banks in round two and Virginia standouts among later selections. Georgia Tech did not have a representative.
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ACC Cage Questions For Steamy Summer Months
Though June begins, ACC basketball prompts ponderings on depth at Duke and Maryland rebuilding, Clemson hopes under Bill Foster, Georgia Tech’s youth, and possible Princeton High School praise from Billy Packer for Duke’s Allen Williams and Virginia’s Jimmy Miller. Time will tell.
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Mercer County summer education activities schedule detailed
Mercer County Community Education outlines free summer programs at multiple schools. Montcalm High and Matoaka High offer playgrounds and basketball for ages 5-13 with separate boys and girls sessions. Bramblewll and Bluewell host varied schedules. Athens and Brushfork provide recreation and junior high options. Glenwood and Mercer Elementary run playgrounds and youth basketball. supervisors include Steve Brady Bonita Link Fred Sparks Robert Kemp Paul Hodges Susan Luterick and others.
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Sampson Enjoys Virginia, Keeps Pro Option Open
Charleston AP Ralph Sampson says he is having too much fun at the University of Virginia to leave for the NBA. He declined offers from the Celtics and others, aims to finish education, and may pursue a pro path as a hardship case next season if offered. He emphasizes growth at Virginia and plans to lift weights during the summer.
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Strike Hurts Hacks In Cincy
Cincinnati businesses reel as Major League Baseball players strike cancels Reds games. Barry Isaacs of Yellow Cab warns 80 trips a day lost per unplayed game, about 400 dollars each. Hotels, bars, and restaurants face cancellations, with Stouffer's Cincinnati Towers fearing 15 000 to 20 000 dollars in missed room bookings per game.
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Stepien Buys Veteran Silas to Bolster Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien added veteran guard James Silas from the San Antonio Spurs in a bid to repair the team image after a poor previous season. Silas joined amid other big signings including Scott Wedman and James Edwards, expanding a payroll already high. Silas, 6 foot 3, earns 200000 a year with two years left, and Stepien expects no renegotiation issues.
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Bowman To Attend Bluefield College Ramblin' Rams Sign Montell Bowman
Montell Bowman of Pocahontas becomes the first recruit for Bluefield College Ramblin' Rams next season. The forward joins a strong core including Ronnie Kennedy as Bluefield aims to return nearly intact with 13 players from the NSCAA Consolation Tournament squad.
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Bluefield College Eyes Strong Basketball Comeback After Montell Bowman Addition
Montell Bowman led Indiana’s rends to the NSCAA All-Sports Award and is expected to return with most of the Rams to Bluefield Virginia. Brunson notes Bowman will strengthen an already solid team as the college prepares for a new athletic director and head coach to lead a veteran squad into national competition.
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