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Lew is the Largest Legend

March 16, 2011 by

Lew Alcindor aka Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played three seasons for the UCLA Bruins from 1966–69 under coach John Wooden. During his freshman year when Lew wasn’t allowed to play he and his teammates would beat the National Champions on a daily basis in a practice.  Alcindor went 88-2 over his three seasons with the Bruins and was the most dominating force ever seen.

During his college career, Alcindor was twice named Player of the Year (1967, 1969), was a three-time First Team All-American (1967–69), played on three NCAA basketball champion teams (1967, 1968, 1969), was honored as the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament (1967, 1968, 1969), and became the first-ever Naismith College Player of the Year in 1969.

Lew Alcindor changed the game and when he became a pro the NCAA decided to not allow dunking. When the NCAA decides to change rules based on one man you know he must be the greatest of all-time.

Lew Alcindor is the #1 college basketball player of all-time.

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NBA Bets of the Day – March 14th, 2011

March 14, 2011 by

The underdog is 11-2-1 against-the-spread in the last fourteen meetings between the Magic and Lakers. The Suns are 21-6 against-the-spread in the last twenty-seven meetings with the Rockets. Good luck!

Orlando +6
Suns +7

Overall Record:

College Basketball 42-36-2 (2011) 305-238-11 (overall)
NBA 2-1-1 (2011) 71-56-1 (overall)
NHL 4-4 (2011) 5-8 (overall)
MLB 159-117-5 (overall)
College Football 3-1 (2011) 172-129-4 (overall)
NFL 1-1 (2011) 161-115-7 (overall)

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David Skywalker Thompson

March 14, 2011 by

David Thompson was nicknamed “Skywalker” due to his remarkable 48″ vertical leap. Thompson invented the alley-oop pass, which has become the norm in today’s above-the-rim game. Thompson played basketball while the slam dunk was outlawed by the “Lew Alcindor” rule. In 1974 Thompson and the Wolfpack shocked the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four and went on to win the NCAA title by defeating Marquette 76-64.

David Thompson is the #3 college basketball player of all-time.

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Bill Walton The Big Red-Head

March 13, 2011 by

Born in California,  Walton played for the United States men’s national basketball team at the 1970 FIBA World Championship. John Wooden recruited Bill and he played for UCLA from 1971 to 1974. Walton won the national title in 1972 over Florida State and then again in 1973 with a 87–66 win over Memphis State. In the championship game Bill made 21-of-22 field goal attempts and scored 44 points.

Don’t forget Walton was part of two consecutive 30–0 seasons and an NCAA men’s basketball record 88-game winning streak.

Bill Walton is the #4 college basketball player of all-time.

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The ‘NBA Logo’ Jerry West

March 12, 2011 by

Due to his consistent mid-range jumper and excellent scoring average in high school Jerry West became a highly recruited player heading into college. West ultimately chose to stay close to home and attend West Virginia University. During the 1958-59 season under head coach Fred Schaus Jerry West led the Moutaineers to the National Championship game. West was an All-American that averaged 26.6 points-per-game and 12.1 rebounds during that illustrious season. He averaged an astonishing 32 ppg during the tournament, but in the final game West Virginia lost 71-70 to California. Because of Jerry’s performance during the tournament he was selected as the MVP.

In the 1959–60 season West’s final collegiate season he averaged 29.3 points-per-game and 16.5 rebounds. He was selected as an All-American again and attained 30 double-doubles and fifteen 30-point games that year.

Jerry West is the #5 college basketball player of all-time.

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Highest Flying Bird Ever

March 11, 2011 by

Larry Bird learned quickly he wasn’t ready for college because he was overwhelmed at the size of the campus and the number of students at Indiana University when he first arrived. Bird decided it wasn’t for him and ultimately moved back home. He enrolled in nearby Northwood Institute before dropping out and getting a job with the city. A year later he decided to enroll at Indiana State and ended up playing for three seasons. Larry not only played for the Sycamores he led the team to the NCAA tournament for the first time ever in 1979. The Sycamores played in the title game against Magic Johnson and Michigan State in one of the most watched games of all-time. Bird shot 53% from the field in ’79, averaged 28.6 ppg, 14.9 rebounds and 5.5 dimes. He truly earned the nickname Larry Legend.

Larry Bird is the #6 college basketball player of all-time.

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I Give the Oscar to Oscar

March 10, 2011 by

Starting today through March 16th I will be offering up my top seven NCAA basketball players of all-time.

Long before Magic Johnson, there was “The Big O.” Many believe Magic Johnson encompassed the role of a point guard, but in reality Oscar Robertson defined it.  

Oscar lost one game during three years in high school. Robertson went on to the University of Cincinnati and at that time was not allowed by the NCAA to play as a freshman. In the three years Oscar played he went to the Final Four twice and ended with a record of 79-9 during his career.

Robertson went on to win a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics and two years later he lead the NBA with 30.8 points, 11.4 assists and 12.5 rebounds per game. To this day he is the only person to end an NBA season averaging a triple-double.

Oscar’s number is retired by three NBA teams (KC, SAC MIL) which is a record and he is a member of the College and NBA Hall of Fame.

Oscar Robertson is my #7 college basketball player of all time.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Hit Rock Bottom

February 8, 2011 by

The Cleveland Cavaliers broke their own historic mark last night, after losing to the Dallas Mavericks 99-96. The Cavs have now lost 25 games in a row surpassing their very own previous NBA losing streak record of 24 losses set in the early 80’s. Cleveland was very close last night, but ultimately blew it in typical fashion. The Cavs trailed by three points with 10 seconds to go and forced a Mavericks turnover that allowed them a chance to tie the game. Instead of calling a timeout in order to set up a play, Anthony Parker jacked up a three-pointer that clanged off the front rim. Cleveland got the rebound, but Antawn Jamison and Jamario Moon didn’t know how much time was left and time expired without another shot.

The outcome produced a number of different reactions. Head coach Byron Scott had a cynical smile. Boobie Gibson had a lifeless expression on his face. Jamison sneered, then had a twisted smile as well. At the same time Jack Daniels was offered up as an in-game commercial during the Mavericks’ broadcast. Oddly enough alcohol is probably the only way Cavaliers fans can handle this abysmal season.

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NBA Bets of the Day – January 31st, 2011

January 31, 2011 by

The Los Angeles Clippers are 7-1 against-the-spread in their last eight home games and tonight they host Milwaukee. Denver is 6-2 against-the-spread in their last eight meetings against New Jersey. Good luck!

Clippers -3
Nuggets -3

Overall Record:

NFL 1-1 (2011) 161-115-7 (overall)
College Basketball 8-10-1 (2011) 271-212-10 (overall)
NHL 4-4 (2011)
NBA 26-19-1 (2010) 70-55-1 (overall)
MLB 69-48 (2010) 159-117-5 (overall)
College Football 3-1 (2011) 172-129-4 (overall)

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NBA Bets of the Day – January 21st, 2011

January 21, 2011 by

The road team is 8-3 against the spread in the last 11 meetings between Phoenix and Washington and the Suns are in DC tonight. The New York Knicks are 21-10 against-the-spread in their last thirty-one games overall. Good luck!

Suns pick’em
Knicks +9

Overall Record:

NFL 1-1 (2011) 161-115-7 (overall)
College Basketball 6-2 (2011) 269-204-9 (overall)
NHL 4-4 (2011)
NBA 25-19 (2010) 69-55 (overall)
MLB 69-48 (2010) 159-117-5 (overall)
College Football 3-1 (2011) 172-129-4 (overall)

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