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John Lucas' Newest Project

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz As Michael Beasley checks into a facility for psychological and substance-abuse counseling, his friends, family, and those wh...

Blog | August 24, 2009

Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

"Abracadabra, razzamatazz, slam dunk sesame." Surely this is the theme song of a roller derby team that happens to be called the Orlando Mag...

Blog | May 27, 2009

The Secretary of Education's Mentor: Tom Thibodeau

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...team 78-54! Earlier in the season, Arne led The Crimson to a near upset at Boston College, a game in which we had a 9 point second half lead, but faltered in the...

Blog | December 17, 2008

First Thursday Cup of Coffee

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...Globe that he respects Al Skinner: "Rivers said he has an 'amazing amount of respect' for Boston College coach Al Skinner for developing three NBA players: Charlotte rookie forward Jared Dudley, New Jersey rookie...

Blog | January 10, 2008

Draft Hopefuls, Unedited

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A while ago I asked TrueHoop readers if they had tales of meeting NBA draft hopefuls in real life. I got several responses -- here is a sampling. True...

Blog | June 25, 2007

Just Pick Me Already: Jared Dudley

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...draft hopefuls. We're calling it "Just Pick Me Already." Next up is Jared Dudley of Boston College.  He's one of the few players you can introduce this way: Here he is...

Blog | June 22, 2007

Rolling With Leandro: Gregory Dole's Barbosa File, Part Four

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Canadian Gregory Dole lives in Brazil, and describes himself as a "freelance writer, English as a second language teacher, basketball coach, basketbal...

Blog | May 16, 2007

Dan Steinberg Started a Celebrity NCAA Pool...

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...of the standings. Antawn Jamison is one point behind. Steinberg picked everything yesterday except Butler and Boston College. I'm very much in the middle of the pack (trailing Sun Ming Ming), asking Bobby...

Blog | March 16, 2007

2006 Draft Profile: Christian Maraker

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...have the makings of a potential NBA baller. Don’t believe me? Go talk to Boston College. They’ll tell you that Maraker can flat out ball. As the 13th seed, the...

Blog | June 28, 2006

First Cup: Wednesday

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John Reid of The Times Picayune: "In the locker room after Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans General Manager/Coach Je...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Monday Bullets

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...traveling. Meanwhile, they have beaten the likes of Boston and Miami. Other teams with great records include...instead of being a big star in the NCAA -- contributed to his development? Not to mention that...

Blog | November 16, 2009

Tuesday Bullets

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...The NBA isn't like college, where some teams have crazy-colored playing surfaces or anything. Which is the best? Very hard to argue with the classic look in Boston, but the new/old Philadelphia...

Blog | October 27, 2009

First Cup: Monday

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Shira Springer of The Boston Globe: "A Globe review found that, during the last seven months, Antoine Walker has been pursued by...

Blog | October 26, 2009

First Cup: Monday

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...and the Grizzlies is Ws and Ls. The Tigers have been one of the best teams in college basketball over the last four years. The Grizzlies have been one of the worst teams in the...

Blog | October 19, 2009

First Cup Friday

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...claimed custody of around 800 Internet domain names that had been stolen from celebrities and professional and college athletes -- including seven Pistons. Bosh accused a cybersquatter and his company of wrongfully using his name -- and...

Blog | October 16, 2009