Colangelo reshapes USA Basketball with new team plan
New managing director Jerry Colangelo unveiled a bold roster strategy for the U S national team prioritizing complementary roles over star power Two dozen players were named with Allen Iverson and other stars left off The aim is a three year stretch leading to the 2008 Beijing Games and World Championships with emphasis on motivation and long term growth over pure talent Local quotes show Colangelo selling the vision directly to players including Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O Neal as needed
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Allen Iverson
Kevin Garnett
Tracy McGrady
Jermaine O'Neal
Jason Kidd
Vince Carter
Ray Allen
Bruce Bowen
Joe Johnson
Luke Ridnour
Greg Oden
U.S
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L.A. Lakers
Kobe Bryant
Bryant
Athens
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Kidd
Shaquille O’neal
Iverson
A.L
LeBron James
Bucknell loss lingers as Jayhawks chase 2005 tourney redemption
Lawrence AP The Jayhawks still feel the Bucknell Bummer from last year as CBS NCAA tournament spots haunt them. Kansas, seeded fourth in the Oakland Regional, meets 13 seed Bradley in Auburn Hills in the first round, aiming to erase memory of the 64 63 upset. Stephen Vinson notes the daily reminders and the need to stay sharp.
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West player of the year honors Bosters Roy Bright
GCCC forward Roy Bright was named the Jayhawk West Player of the Year by conference coaches. Bright led in scoring at 22.9 points per game and averaged 8.9 rebounds while helping Garden City CC to a 6-10 league finish and a 76-55 first round loss to Coffeyville. Cloud County coach Kevin Muff earned West Division Coach of the Year.
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Thunderbirds
Bucknell Pep Band Joins NCAA Tournament Run
Bucknell, a 26-4 Patriot League team, brings its pep band to Dallas for Fridays first round game against Arkansas after a season of strong non conference wins and a Patriot League undefeated run. Coach Pat Flannery and players such as Chris McNaughton express confidence as the Bison aim to advance beyond the first round.
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Charles Lee
Patriot League
Memphis
McGinest Rejoins Browns As Crennel Adds Defender
NFL veteran Willie McGinest returns to join Romeo Crennel in Cleveland on a three year contract worth 12 million dollars with six million guaranteed. The 34 year old linebacker aims to help the Browns improve after a 6 10 season while Seattle signs Rocky Bernard and Peter Warrick. Miami trades for Daunte Culpepper as Nick Saban builds the Dolphins. Titans ink Chris Hope for six years, and the Saints cut Aaron Brooks as Drew Brees starts. Brees expresses confidence in turning recent losses into wins.
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