Pacers weigh rookie potential as draft ends without first-round pick
Indiana coach Bob Leonard laments talent pool after a six round draft, listing potential first starters among newcomers such as Alonzo Bradley Texas Southern Stan Mayhew Weber State and Marvin Jackson Prairie View A&M. Indiana passed on several rounds while noting sleeper prospects and late round picks from Purdue Georgia State and others.
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Marques Johnson Embraces Bucks New Build After Draft Splash
Los Angeles star Marques Johnson leaves UCLA for Milwaukee as the Bucks land Kent Benson Ernie Grunfeld and Johnson with two-time All America center Benson the centerpiece. Milwaukee positions for a Midwest title with Don Nelson praising the draft haul while Benson signs a six year 1.5 million deal.
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Robinson Raises Sights After Victory At AAU Champs
Arnie Robinson, Olympic long jump champion, won his fifth AAU national title at UCLA with a 27-4 leap and set the stage for a 28-foot goal this year. He earned a spot on the probable US World Cup team. James Owens and Charles Foster tied in the 110m hurdles after a photo review. Mac Wilkins won the discus to cap a strong meet. Evelyn Ashford set an American 200m record with 22.62.
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Indiana All-Star Teams Differ In Assessment Prior to Cage Series
Indiana and Kentucky squads outline strengths with Indiana boasting size and depth in the boys group led by Ray Tolbert Drake Morris and Steve Risley while Kentucky tops in girls with Geri Grigsby and Elizabeth Lukschu. Indiana practices open for June 18 and 25 games as figures like Dru Cox pace state scoring. Kentucky misses Fred Cowan in attempts to balance the series.
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Soft-Spoken Geiberger Fires 59 at Memphis Classic
Al Geiberger, a shy veteran, shot a record 59 in the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic second round at Colonial Country Club. He carded 11 birdies an eagle and no bogeys on the 7,193 yard layout to set the PGA Tour single round mark.
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Hillman Wins Slam Dunk Contest Wearing Bottle Shoppe Jersey
Darnell Hillman, star of the Bottle Shoppe softball team in Indianapolis, wins CBS slam dunk contest while undecided between Pacers and Nets. He wears Bottle Shoppe jersey for the TV moment and claims a $15,000 prize. Bottle Shoppe sponsor John McNelis notes high public interest and a notably tall outfield.
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