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Shabazz Muhammad's No. 1 Asset Could Be Intangibles

Jul 29, 2011 12:40 PM

Shabazz Muhammad is immensely talented but is receiving rave reviews for his intangibles.

"He really brings his A game every time he steps on the floor, which is really rare in summer ball," writes Davis.

Muhammad battled through an ankle injury to recently play in the championship game of the tournament in Las Vegas.

"Muhammad is a crafty lefty wing player, and while he isn't a great three-point shooter, he has a terrific midrange floater than he can get off anytime he wants. But what he does best is attack, attack, attack. Muhammad is a classic example of someone who is a great scorer more than a great shooter."

Davis writes that UCLA has the inside track to sign Muhammad, but UNLV could keep him at home.

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Armen Gilliam Dies At 47 Following Heart Attack While Playing Pickup Basketball

Jul 6, 2011 2:04 PM

Armen Gilliam had a heart attack and collapsed while playing in a pickup basketball game at LA Fitness in Collier Township on Wednesday evening.

Gilliam was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Gilliam starred on the No. 1-ranked UNLV Runnin' Rebels team that won a record 38 games and went to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 1987.

He was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft by the Suns and retired in 2000.

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