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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1975

Page

19

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.

Lexington Adolph Rupp National Basketball Association Kentucky University of Kentucky Rupp Louisville NBA Kevin Grevey Washington Dan Conner Phoenix Bob Guyette Kansas City Mike Flynn Philadelphia Junior Bridgeman Los Angeles Allen Murphy Kentucky State Andre Hampton Harvey Carmichael New Orleans Western Kentucky Mike Odoms Cleveland Leroy Edwards Indianapolis Oshkosh New York Knicks Smitty Adrian Smith Dan Issel Louie Dampier Pat Riley Vernon Hatton Johnny Cox Larry Steele A. B. Chandler Jeff Mullins Duke San Francisco

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.

Florence Tommy Suitts University of Alabama Crimson Tide University of North Alabama Don Bell Atlanta LION Bill Jones Suitts Coffee High Marion Institute UNA Alabama C. M. Newton Jones Tommy The Tide Marion Winfield

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