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First up from Fox Sports’ Jeff Goodman who caught up with Roy Williams on the summer AAU circuit who discussed a variety of topics including Harrison Barnes:

“It’s unfair that people are talking about him as a savior,” Williams said. “But he has come right in and already earned the respect of the veterans [...]

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Ed Davis Taken 13th By Toronto

The bad news? Chris Bosh is probably leaving Toronto which will make the Raptors worse.

The good news? Chris Bosh is probably leaving Toronto which could free up playing time for Davis.

Then again, I am not sure the best deal for Davis is to be thrown into a situation where too much is expected of him. [...]

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NBA Draft Open Thread

The draft kicks off at 7 PM on ESPN.

The first two picks are pretty much in the bag. UK’s John Wall is going #1 to Washington and Ohio State’s Evan Turner will be the #2 pick to Philladelphia. After that the speculation is New Jersey will take Derrick Favors, followed by Syracuse’s Wes Johnson to [...]

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Um...Okay Ed

WRAL Sports Fan highlights some rather pointed and borderline cocky statements from Ed Davis following his working with the Indiana Pacers:

“When it comes to long and athletic big men, I’m the best in the draft,” Davis told the paper. “Whatever team drafts me, I’m going to play up to my potential.”

It’s hard to [...]

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Ty Lawson Dunk

The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs over the weekend but not before Ty Lawson made about three Utah Jazz defenders look silly. Yes, I miss that guy.

Obligatory Roy Fist Pumps Redick Air Ball Video

Wait..that was it? They way I heard this talked about, it sounded as though Roy stood up and gave a solid fist pump. That looked like he was adjusting his sleeve. Something tells me people are making more of that than it was which would not be unusual where Roy Williams is involved.

Minor [...]

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Ed Davis Enters Draft[UPDATED]

UPDATE: ACC Now spoke with Davis’ father, Terry Davis who cited a potential lockout of NBA players by the owners following the 2010-11 season as a compelling factor in the decision to declare now.  Davis’ fear was that if he stayed for his junior season he would be unable to leave for the NBA and [...]

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