Buffs star Chauncey Billups to enter NBA draft
Colorado guard Chauncey Billups confirmed he will skip his final two college years and enter the NBA draft. The 6-3 guard, a second-team All-American, led Colorado to its first NCAA tournament since 1969 and is viewed as a top 10 pick. He cited injury risk and family considerations, noting guidance from friends Marbury and Garnett.
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Royals edge Twins 2-1 in pitcher’s duel at Metrodome
Tim Belcher and Bob Tewksbury locked in a rare pitching duel as Kansas City held off Minnesota 2-1. Belcher carried a shutout into the eighth, the Royals earning their first win after two losses while the Twins drop from a 3-0 start.
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Belcher Dominant As Royals Rally Snaps Twins’ Streak
In Minnesota at the Metrodome Belcher shut out the Twins through seven innings before Marty Cordova’s eighth inning homer cut KC’s lead to 2-1. Tom Goodwin Bip Roberts and Mike Sweeney produced two hits apiece as Kansas City split the short series.
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Warner earns fan as KU defense eyes pass rush
KU coach Terry Allen praised linebacker Ron Warner a quick outside rusher with a great first step. Across limited 2000 season action he led Kansas with seven sacks and earned third team all-Big 12 honors as Allen previews a pressure oriented defense with Warner as a marquee outside linebacker.
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Warner roams KU defense in spring drills led by Warner
KU defenders say Ron Warner fits the new scheme as his pass rushing speed and roaming style unlock a more versatile defense. Mike Hankwitz’s system challenged him last year but spring practice shows momentum as Allen notes improved understanding. Weather permitting, a 9:45 scrimmage is planned.
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Wooden Award honors Wake Forest’s Duncon and rivals
Duncan Wooden winner Tim Duncan of Wake Forest and Kansas stars Raef LaFrentz and Jacque Vaughn were honored at a Los Angeles ceremony for the John R. Wooden Award. Utah’s Keith Van Horn finished second and Kentucky’s Ron Mercer was fourth but absent. Wooden praised Vaughn and LaFrentz and lauded Roy Williams, while Vaughn noted Wooden’s influence as he prepared for the Naismith Coach of the Year award.
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