Memphis Is Your Winner…

Not only because I’ve jumped on Derrick Rose’s back and I don’t see him losing, but also because of the kicks to your right. It would feel pretty good to be walking around the Memphis campus with these on right now.

Speaking of shoes, the Championship game will end a 12-year-old streak - whoever wins will carry the Adidas name. A Nike team has won every men’s basketball title since 1996.

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By Tas Melas at 5:35 pm on 04.07.2008 — Tags: College

Nash’s Jersey Retired And Raised

Two-time NBA Very Valuable Human Steve Nash had his jersey retired by Santa Clara University on Monday afternoon. The AP — or Apsy, as I like to call him — reports:

A banner honoring the Phoenix Suns guard was hung in the rafters at the Leavey Center, and Nash’s No. 11 jersey was raised on the opposite end of the gym. Nash is the first Santa Clara athlete whose jersey has been raised.

“This is obviously very exciting for me,” Nash said. “I don’t get a chance to come back to school often, so for me to be here is just great, and coupled with the huge honor it is to be able to be acknowledged for my career, is amazing and very humbling.”

No word on whether Nash’s new jeans were raised as well, but you can sure as hell bet he still likes soccer.

Nash Is First Santa Clara Athlete To Have Jersey Retired [ESPN]
Steve Nash Buys Jeans … [The Basketball Jones]

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By J.E. Skeets at 12:35 am on 09.19.2006 — Tags: College, Steve Nash, Suns

Greg Oden Loves Fish Sticks

And who can blame him? They’re basically sweet heaven dollops, deep-fried in awesome.

Here’s a quick excerpt — of an excerpt — from David Krider, JR Shelt and Scott Freeman’s new book, Uncaged: The Rise of Greg Oden, Mike Conley, and the National Champion Lawrence North Wildcats:

At first, Greg even had a problem scoring in the correct basket. His first two points in organized basketball counted for the opposing team. Consequently, the lanky youngster didn’t see much game action. He spent most of his time on the pine as a fourth and fifth grader.

What transpired during those first two years, however, showcased Greg’s remarkable attitude, a trait he possessed even as a youngster. He never complained about his lack of playing time, and instead spent as much time in the gym as possible, working tirelessly to improve his game - layup after layup.

“I really didn’t look at it like work,” Greg recalls. “Jimmy Smith worked tremendously with me. I probably wouldn’t be as dedicated today if it wasn’t for him.”

A little bribe here and there didn’t hurt, either. Greg’s mother always promised to buy him fish sticks or chocolate milk if he scored in the game. In the classroom, Greg didn’t need any incentive to make good marks. He took great pride in his report card at each grading period, always making sure to show it to his coaches, who were impressed with Greg’s intelligence and desire to be a success off the court. Likewise, it would have been easy for a kid who found success away from the court to become disinterested with a sport he couldn’t master. But for Greg, the challenge was worth the wait.

Uncaged [HoopsHype]

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By J.E. Skeets at 4:36 pm on 09.15.2006 — Tags: College, Greg Oden, General

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