All NBA draft prospects have the month of June to make their final decision of whether to stay or return to their collegiate programs. Some have already forgone their college eligibility by hiring an agent. There remain, however, a host of players who have not and thus can still return. There are many players still left that could benefit from another year of college. … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Draft: Who Should Stay and Who Should Return to College
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NBA: Where Amazing Happens (as should Morality and Humility)
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2009 NBA playoffs is certainly living up to its slogan. Amazing has happened in most of the series. The conference finals continue the trend of final second suspense and Herculean efforts late in games. As amazing happens, however, players need to remember that humility should follow. Amazing attracts the attention of the media, fans, and … [Read more...] about NBA: Where Amazing Happens (as should Morality and Humility)
J.J. Redick: Intangibles Still Have Value in NBA
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I probably need to clarify that I have no invested interest in what I am about to write concerning one of the most celebrated and equivocally detested college basketball players of all time. I'm not a Duke fan, nor am I a Duke hater. Former Duke University star, J.J. Redick, is much more valuable to the Orlando Magic than the stat sheet may … [Read more...] about J.J. Redick: Intangibles Still Have Value in NBA
Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Much has been said concerning the flagrant fouls in the Lakers-Rockets series. The fouls have been viewed, reviewed, and the jurisdiction has gone beyond just the call on the court in every game. Therein lies the problem. The flagrant foul calls in the NBA perhaps are too subjective on-the-court calls because flagrant foul 1 and … [Read more...] about Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
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...the NHL. Gary Bettman and his crack staff are busy discussing the possibility of another Winter Classic. This should be an annual event. ...the NBA who will hand out fines next year for 'flopping'. I love soccer, but flopping is easily the worst part of the game. I don't need to see it on the hard courts. ...the Monroe Community College baseball team which won a school … [Read more...] about Thumbs Up for…