April 2010 Basketball Wiretap

Arizona's Williams Described As 'Lottery Good'

Nov 25, 2010 3:28 PM

Santa Clara coach Kerry Keating has been very impressed by Arizona's Derrick Williams.

"Oh yea, did I mention that it's a crime that Williams isn't a first-team preseason AA," asked Keating rhetorically. "Best footwork in the country. Period."

Keating believes Williams is "lottery good" and will be able to transition to the NBA as an undersized power forward.

Arizona Daily Star

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Barnes Scores 19 Points, Embraces Lofty Expectations

Nov 19, 2010 3:11 PM

Harrison Barnes 19 points in his NCAA debut on Thursday in North Carolina's 107-63 win against Hofstra.

Barnes scored all of his 19 points in the first half.

"His start was sensational for us. That was really the game," Williams said.

Barnes has embraced the lofty expectations.

"I wouldn't call it pressure, I call it having high expectations for myself," he said.

ESPN

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Kanter Ruled Ineligible For 10-11 Season

Nov 11, 2010 8:56 PM

Kentucky freshman center Enes Kanter has bene ruled permanently ineligible to play for the Wildcats by the NCAA.

The NCAA ruled Kanter received over $33,000 above his necessary expenses for the 2008-09 season.

"Enes took advantage of an opportunity to play at the highest level available to him, but the consequences of receiving payments above his actual expenses is not compatible with the collegiate model of sports that our members have developed," said Kevin Lennon, NCAA vice president of academic and membership affairs.

Kentucky will appeal the decision.

Kanter is expected to be a top-eight lottery pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.

ESPN

Tags: Enes Freedom, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, NCAA, NCAA Suspension, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Barnes Becomes First Freshman Preseason All-American

Nov 1, 2010 2:53 PM

Harrison Barnes of North Carolina became the first freshman named to the preseason All-America team since voting began in 1986.

Barnes was joined by Kyle Singler of Duke, Kansas State's Jacob Pullen, BYU's Jimmer Fredette and Purdue's JuJuan Johnson.

Columbia Daily Tribune

Tags: Harrison Barnes, Jacob Pullen, Jimmer Fredette, Kyle Singler, JaJuan Johnson, North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, Kansas State Wildcats, Purdue Boilermakers, Brigham Young Cougars, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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