Big men need perimeter skills and mobility for modern basketball
College coaches say even traditional bigs must handle the ball and move on the perimeter or be athletic enough to space the floor and attack off ball screens. They cite Cedric Lawson, P Washington, Brandon Clarke, Montell McRae, and Nick Perkins as examples and note AAU and high school training shifting bigs away from back-to-the-basket play.
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ACC and Top Teams Shuffle in Latest AP Poll Shakeup
The top college basketball landscape sees North Carolina tied atop the ACC after wins over Syracuse and Clemson while Duke slides from No. 1 following Zion Williamson injury absence. Tennessee eyes a return to No. 1 after easing past Kentucky and Ole Miss. UCF breaks into the rankings by ending Houston's 33 game home streak, and Villanova debuts in the poll. Virginia Tech climbs with a win over Duke, Marquette drops, and Nevada slides after a loss.
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Giants owner Baer in public altercation sparks apology
Baer and his wife issued statements Friday after a heated public argument in a plaza. Baer apologized saying he is sorry for the pain caused to his family and organization and will avoid such behavior. The Giants and the San Francisco Police Department are investigating the incident.
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Vegas NASCAR race produces tense battle and mixed results
Keselowski rose from 19th to lead with 27 laps left but Logano edged past through lapped traffic. Kyle Busch finished third after a mid race speeding penalty as Harvick and Kurt Busch also earned top fives. Busch captured the Trucks and Xfinity wins in Vegas, but Cup glory eluded him.
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