Walton Tops AP All America as Player of the Year
UCLA center Bill Walton leads the 1973 All America selections, regarded as the nation’s top player with about 20 points and 17 rebounds per game. Ed Ratfiel of Long Beach State joins Walton on the first team, with Thompson of North Carolina State, DiGregorio of Providence, and Kermit Washington of American University also earning spots.
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Wooden and Walton Expected to Return to UCLA
John Wooden says Bill Walton likely will return for his senior year at UCLA despite pro interest. Wooden notes Walton’s character and says indications point to him staying in school, amid UCLA’s pursuit of a seventh straight NCAA title. The Bruins face Indiana and Memphis State in the NCAA Finals with Walton and fellow stars profiled in regional coverage.
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Nate Archibald: Tiny Archibald's Rise From Ghetto to NBA Star
In a feature on Nate Archibald of the Kansas City-Omaha Kings, the 24 year old guard is celebrated for leading the league in scoring 24 points per game assists 11.4 and minutes 46.2 while breaking guard scoring records. The piece traces his Bronx upbringing and his mother's support alongside mentors like Cousy and community figures shaping his path from street life to basketball stardom.
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Bear Bryant Attends Alabama NIT Opener Victory
Alabama coach Bear Bryant postponed spring football practice to attend the Crimson Tide’s NIT opener against Manhattan in New York. Glenn Garrett hit a last second shot for a 87 by Manhattan as Minnesota beat Rutgers. Alabama and Minnesota advanced in the NIT with quarterfinals set for later tonight.
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