Hall of Fame adds Barkley Wilkins in star studded class
Charles Barkley and Dominique Wilkins headline the 2006 Basketball Hall of Fame class alongside Joe Dumars Geno Auriemma Sandro Gamba and Dave Gavitt. Barkley and Wilkins earned 18 votes apiece from the honors committee with Dumars Auriemma and Gavitt also earning first ballot status.
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Maryland Women Reach NCAA Final Four After Bold West Visit
Maryland capped a dramatic season with a Final Four run after coach Brenda Frese led a surprise pregame bus trip to Boston Garden. Star guard Shay Doron recalled the trip as a powerful motivation, as Maryland rose from an 10-18 start to a 33-4 campaign and a spot in the national title game against Duke.
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Final chapter awaits Currie in Duke women season finale
Monique Currie at Duke returns for her final year chasing the first Duke women’s basketball title. She leads with 16.2 points per game, honing an efficient game as coach Gail Goestenkors builds a deep, balanced lineup. A WNBA draft top-five projection awaits after the title game.
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Shaq blasts referees after Nets loss in New Jersey
Shaquille ONeal blasted the officiating after Miami fell 90 78 to the New Jersey Nets at East Rutherford. He charged a double standard and criticized Stu Jackson while noting six personal fouls, two in the first half and three in the third. Heat coach Pat Riley echoed the complaint, citing a double standard and oncourt contact. The NBA said it would review his remarks.
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