Rupp: NBA draft a great tribute to Kentucky basketball
Adolph Rupp says this year's NBA draft honors Kentucky and the entire state, noting two NCAA finalists and multiple Kentucky and Louisville players drafted in early rounds. He cites past stars and warns that drafting high school players can drain college programs, while praising those who stick with pro careers.
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Adolph Rupp
National Basketball Association
Kentucky
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Rupp
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NBA
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Washington
Dan Conner
Phoenix
Bob Guyette
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Mike Flynn
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Junior Bridgeman
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Allen Murphy
Kentucky State
Andre Hampton
Harvey Carmichael
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Mike Odoms
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Leroy Edwards
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Dan Issel
Louie Dampier
Pat Riley
Vernon Hatton
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Larry Steele
A. B. Chandler
Jeff Mullins
Duke
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UNA Names Suitts Cage Assistant
Tommy Suitts former Alabama basketballer and coach of the Tide junior varsity becomes assistant coach at the University of North Alabama replacing Don Bell. LION staffer Bill Jones recruited Suitts in 1965 and touts his game knowledge and recruiting and scouting duties. Suitts excelled academically and athletically at Coffee High Marion Institute and Alabama earning multiple honors and degrees.
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