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Legends of the Phog: Jayhawks in the NBA
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Henry easily had the best two games of his career this past weekend, putting up a career-high 19 points in a 97-92 victory against Dallas. He then followed that victory with a solid nine-point outing against the Pacers the following day Against Dallas, Henry shot eight of 12, hitting a three-pointer and both free throws to go along with four rebounds, two assists and two steals. He also had zero fouls in 24 minutes of playing time. On March 3, during Henny's less stellar nine-point outing, he shot four of 11, going one of two from outside the three-point line, with six rebounds, two assists and a steal.
Upcoming games: Today at Sacramento, March 9 at Denver, March 10 at Minnesota, March 12 vs. Charlotte, March 14 vs. L.A. Lakers.
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Uptown games: Today vs. Bulls, March 9 vs. Knicks, March 11 at Toronto, March 12 at New Jersey, March 14 vs. Cleveland.
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Gooden combined to go 18 of 18 from the free-throw line in two consecutive games this past week. On Feb. 28, in his first game back after missing four games, Gooden put up 15 points in 23 minutes before injuring his back in the third quarter. He was back at it the next day, though, starting for the Bucks and posting 23 points (seven of 15) with eight rebounds and two assists to go along with a perfect nine of nine from the free-throw line. However, the Bucks eventually lost to Boston, 96-102. In a March 2 game against Atlanta, Gooden put up 26 points in 38 minutes of playing time. Again, he went nine of nine from the free-throw line with 10 rebounds, two steals, one assist and one three-pointer in a 94-99 loss.
With just five seconds to go in the fourth quarter, Pierce hit a clutch three-pointer against the Knicks, sending the game into overtime. The Celtics went on to win the game 115-111, thanks to Pierce's 34 points (13 of 23), seven rebounds and three assists.
Upcoming games: Today at Philadelphia, March 9 vs. Portland, March 11 at LA. Lakers, March 12 at LA Clippers, March 14 at Golden State Warriors.
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Wright has now played two games in the D-League with the Austin Toros. In his debut game on March 1, Wright put up 16 points (eight of 13) in 22 minutes, with six rebounds and one assist in a 94-99 loss. He only played 13 minutes in his second game, but posted 13 points, going six of seven from the field with one three-pointer. He also had four rebounds and two steals.
Upcoming games: March 8 vs. Sioux Falls, March 10 vs.
Sioux Falls, March 11 vs. Texas, March 14 vs. Rio Grande Valle-
v. March 16 at Maine.
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Aldrich only played one game this week, but it was memorable. On March 3, Aldrich tied for a career-high six points and seven rebounds, in a 90-97 loss to Atlanta. Aldrich got some playing time when center Kendrick Perkins fouled out. The move by Thunder coach Scott Brooks proved to be a surprising one, as he opted for Aldrich over the usual backup Nazr Mohammed. Aldrich went just one of five from the field, but went a perfect four of four from the free-throw line.
Upcoming games: Today vs. Phoenix, March 9 vs. Cleveland, March 10 vs. Charlotte, March 13 vs. Houston, March 15 at Denver.
NFL
Peyton Manning to lose spot with the Indianapolis Colts
All-pro NFL quarterback Peyton Manning will be released by the Indianapolis Colts today, according to ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen.
Mortensen reported Tuesday night that the Colts would hold a press conference announcing the decision. Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay will be in attendance.
Manning missed all of last season and had three confirmed neck surgeries. As a result, the Colts only won two games after nine straight seasons of at least 10 wins and one Super Bowl victory
The losing season gave the Colts the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, where they are expected to take Stanford University standout quarterback Andrew Luck. Luck is widely regarded as the best quarterback prospect since Manning.
Along with finding a replacement for Manning, the Colts are rebuilding after recently firing vice chairman Bill Polian, general manager Chris Polian and coach Jim Caldwell.
Manning's release will save the Colts $28 million and make him a free agent for the 2012-2013 season.
—Vikaas Shanker
The Big 12 Conference honored three Kansas athletes on Tuesday with its highest academic honor.
The Dr. Gerald Lage award, given to the best academic performers in the Big 12 conference, was given to the following three seniors: Quinn Mecham, a backup quarterback for the football team; Sarah
HONORS
Kansas athletes given Big 12 academic award
Hettenbach, a freestyle for the swimming and diving team; and Zach Zarda, a member of the men's track and field team.
Student athletes must letter in at least one of their years and should have 100 hours of earned credit with a cumulative GPA of 3.80 at the time of the nomination.
-Matt Galloway
AWARDS
John R.Wooden Award finalists announced
The finalists were announced Tues
LOS ANGELES — Ohio State's Jared Sullinger and freshmen Austin Rivers of Duke and teammates Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Anthony Davis of Kentucky are among the 15 finalists for the John R. Wooden Award given to the nation's top men's college basketball player.
day. The winner will be announced on ESPN at the Final Four in New Orleans and the award will be presented April 6 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Sullinger is the only finalist returning from last year. The sophomore forward averages 16.9 points and 9.3 rebounds.
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The women's finalists will be announced Wednesday.
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