Nelson becomes NBA's all time winningest coach
Don Nelson, former Iowa Hawkeye, earned career victory 1,333, surpassing Lenny Wilkens as the Warriors beat the Timberwolves 116 107. Nelson's record stands at 1,333 wins against 1,061 losses across 31 seasons as a head coach.
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Turner heads to NBA draft from Ohio State
Ohio State star Evan Turner will skip his senior season to enter the NBA draft as a projected top three pick. The 6 7 guard averaged 20.4 points 9.2 rebounds and 6 assists while shooting 52 percent from the field and 76 percent on free throws. Other notable early entrants include Kansas freshman Xavier Henry and Kentucky freshman John Wall.
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UConn Wins Seventh Title In Undisputed Fashion
UConn capped its seventh national title with a 53-47 win over Stanford to go undefeated for a second straight season. About 650 fans watched at Gampel Pavilion while 175 supporters greeted the team at Windsor Locks airport on return. Coach Gene Auriemma joked about hospitalizations after a difficult first half.
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Masters shifted by length as old players fade from Augusta
The Masters opens with four teenagers in the field and only one golfer aged 60 or older as the course length 7435 yards pushes seniors toward retirement. Tom Watson remains the elder in the field while Raymond Floyd retires after 45 straight appearances and legends Palmer Nicklaus Player issue farewell teeshots.
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Northern Iowa fires wrestling coach Brad Penrith after 10 seasons
UNI confirmed the dismissal of head coach Brad Penrith following a meeting with Athletics Director Troy Cannen. The program, led by Penrith for a decade, posted a 90-75-4 dual record, including a 10-12 season, and produced All-American Jarion Beets.
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Masters of Masters Run Augusta Event Despite Outsiders
Mike Hlas notes Augusta National’s long history and its focus on players and spectators over branding. He recalls dramatic course improvements, HD TV milestones, and a new 18 acre driving range while noting the club’s all male membership and quiet ethos.
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Cyclones' Lacey to be in building for WNBA draft
Alison Lacey of Iowa State will attend the WNBA Draft in Secaucus New Jersey as a likely late first round or early second round pick. The Canberra native averaged 15.8 points and 6.2 assists this season and will try out for a training camp with any of the 12 teams.
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