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Wall Hits Game-Winner In UK Debut

In his Kentucky debut, John Wall hit a 12-footer from the left side with a half-second left the game to give the Wildcats a 72-70 win over Miami (Ohio).

Wall came up a point short of becoming the third UK freshman to debut with 20 or more points.

Via Kentucky.com


Isiah Hears Derisive Chants From Opposing Crowd

Isiah Thomas was subjected to ridicule by the opposing Monmouth crowd as his Florida International team went down 99-70.

The crowd periodically chanted "sexual harassment," "take Lunesta," "Anucha Sanders," and "Magic hates you," referring to various alleged chapters in Thomas' recent past.

"I'm used to being in a hostile work environment as athlete and former Bad Boy, every place we went to was this kind of environment," said Thomas. "It's all in good spirit and good fun, that's what being a fan is all about. ... I thought the students were well in line and in bounds with the chants that they were saying."

Thomas never lost his self-control. After the final buzzer, a fan confronted Thomas as he came off the court and shouted "---- you" more than a dozen times.

"I don't even think he's a student here; he's not in college," Thomas said. "He got out of line and security put him in line."

Via New York Daily News


Harrison Barnes Chooses North Carolina

Harrison Barnes, the most heavily recruited high school basketball talent in Iowa history, announced Friday that he will play at North Carolina.

Barnes signed his letter of intent in the Ames High School gymnasium, in front of family, friends and fans.

The son of Ronnie Harris, who played at Iowa State under Johnny Orr, and Shirley Barnes, who works in the music department at Iowa State, Harrison first played competitive basketball as a third-grader in an Ames Park and Recreation League.

"I knew he was gifted in many ways," Shirley said.

Via USA Today


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