KU Basketball Notebook Details Giddens Absence and Summer Plans
Kansas University basketball notes outline that most players begin summer terms except J.R. Giddens who stays in Oklahoma City recovering from a slash to the right calf. Coach Bill Self discusses possible reinstatement under team rules after a police inquiry, plus Self’s golf charity appearance and updates on a new ceiling videoboard and floor at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Henry eyes draft fate as two teams show interest
High school outfielder Henry says Rangers and Florida Marlins lead in draft interest. He weighs playing basketball if offered no slot money and notes ESPN lists him among top four high school outfielders. Henry compares to Vernon Wells but aims to prove five tools with speed, power, fielding, and arm. He hints KU basketball could remain an option.
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City standouts shine at MO-KAN showcase game
Two Lawrence standouts played for Kansas in a Missouri versus Kansas City metro area all star showcase. Stancliff scored the lone run on a Teddi Ewing double as Kansas won one to nothing. Juneau pitched most of the second game and sang the national anthem, drawing praise from coach Stogsdill and director Nutter. Kansas leads the series 4-1.
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KU golfers favored in KGA Four Ball at Alvamar
KU teammates Tyler Woodland and docking form a strong favorite in the KGA Four-Ball at Alvamar Golf Course. The event, open to non Kansans, features stroke play to final match rounds, with Wichita’s Ty Cline and Judd Easterling among other contenders as Alvamar reopens after greens replacement.
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Wichita
Ty Cline
Judd Easterling
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Pistons Reach NBA Finals After Winning ECF
Detroit defeats Miami 88 82 in Game 7 to win the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals. Coach Larry Brown praised his players Lindsey Hunter and Tayshaun Prince as the team sealed the series before a packed locker room celebration. Dwyane Wade played briefly for Miami after rib muscle injury.
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Pistons edge Heat in Game 7 thriller at home
Rasheed Wallace scores 20 and Richard Hamilton 22 lead Detroit as they outlast Miami 86 to 82. Shaquille ONeal tops Heat with 27 points, but fouling and late execution sink the visitors. Wade adds 20 for Miami, but the Pistons finish with a 10-3 run to seal the win.
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