Freshman Stokes Impresses Olson As Payne Gap Narrows
Iowa coach Lute Olson praises Greg Stokes for rising in practice and challenging Michael Payne for the starting role. Stokes averages 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds, while Payne leads with 10.9 points and 8.1 boards. Olson also lauds Steve Carfino's all around improvement and notes uncertainty over Bob Hansen’s foot injury ahead of Big Ten play versus Purdue.
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Berkenpas
Steve Carfino
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Kevin Boyle
Purdue
Bob Hansen
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Illinois
North Carolina Holds Top AP Ranking With 56 First-Place Votes
The AP poll shows North Carolina, 9-0 after a 64-40 win over William and Mary, leading with 56 of 58 first places and 1,158 points while Iowa stands seventh after an 8-1 mark. Coach Dean Smith says the team is improving despite Saturday's big matchup against Virginia and coach Terry Holland not engaging yet.
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North Carolina Poised for Virginia Showdown In Top Poll
UPI coaches largely back North Carolina as No 1 and Virginia No 2 in anticipation of their big weekend showdown. Tar Heels hold eight straight wins while Virginia has 11 straight victories as 40 of 41 coaches rank UNC first with 614 points to Virginia 518.
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UPI Board of Coaches
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Wilson seeks 9 million from Big Ten over eligibility ruling
Former Illinois quarterback Dave Wilson asks a three judge panel for 9 million in damages claiming denial of a second year of eligibility by the Big Ten. He argues a property right to play, cites mental strain, and notes a 1.6 million Saints contract after the 1981 season.
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Regis Tops Jefferson 51 34 as Usher Sparks 3A-7A clash
Cedar Rapids Regis as No. 1 in Class 2A beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson 51 to 34 behind Chris Usher who scored 11 points, including six in the third quarter. Brian Stephan added 18 for Regis while Jefferson's Randy Ackman led with 10 as Regis improved to 7-0 and Jefferson dropped to 2-? in a tight game, with Regis defense holding opponents under 50 for the sixth time in seven games.
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Brian
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Dubuque
Jeff
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C.R. Regis
Brien Stephan
Dennis Poulsen
Scott Sanborn
Joe Stepanek
John Lawrence
Pat Hesselmann
Brian Gradoville
John Bailey
Mike Glisch
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Rick Dranozot
C.R. Jefferson
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Rick Brown
Nick Homan
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Joe Hachey
Dave Edwards
Doug King
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Todd Cook
Scott Kibby
Kevin Keeling
Tony Poole
Kevin Nanke
Wisconsin Receives One Year NCAA Probation
The NCAA placed the University of Wisconsin on probation for one year effective December 18 1981 for recruiting violations in the 1979 80 academic year. The committee noted booster involvement and coaching staff lapses but no postseason or TV eligibility penalties beyond monitoring.
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Wisconsin
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