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Friday, December 3, 1971
Section 2 University Daily Kansan
Kansan Staff Photo by GREG SORBER
Denver's Dave Robiscn
. . . Former Kansas Star . . .
KU Basketball Great Now a Rookie Pro
By BRAD AVERY
Last year Dave Robisch walked among us. Although he didn't exactly create a fleeting shadow at 6-10, he endured the lectures, took tests, and played games, game like any other student.
His relative obscurity faded
after the team's basketball
court. There Robbins was a
shooting ability earned him All-
Americans and helped the
Jazz win 2013-14.
Today Robisch is still playing basketball, but for a price. He signed a pro contract with Ann Arbor Basketball Association for a sum that was assuredly higher than the school graduate. However, Robisch didn't think there was an opportunity to student athlete to pro athlete.
"IT'S JUST like having any job," Robisch said, "but now I don't have to worry about going to school and playing ball at the gym. It's just what I want thing I do, and everyone must go on to bigger and better things."
Although a few college graduates are fortunate enough to receive several job offers, he has had to spend time battling war. Dave Robisch was. He was the No. 3 draft choice of the Boston Celtics and the No. 5 choice of the Denver Rockets. He played in Dick Albeck, Robich went to Boston and named his price for signing, Red Auerbach, Boston General Manager, told Robisch that he would not number one choice that much. Accordingly, Robich was offered what he wanted at Denver and signed. However, he said it wasn't that much pressure to sign.
"IWAN'T contacted until the day of the draft. I talked to each cell in the department that was it. Of course, I signed with Denver because they offered you
Robich, who is averaging 11.5 points a game and 7 rebounds as a rookie, has been switched to center from the forward position he played in college and this has about changes in his game.
"I'm still getting the same shots from 15-18 feet that I used to offensively. But I've had to make adjustments defensively, especially in my rebounding. In pro bail there is a lot more physical contact and you’re likely to have good center overnight, he said.
ROBISCH listed Zeimmy Below of the Utah Stars and Mel Daniels of the Indiana Pacers as the team's opponents he had faced so far.
Most rookies go to a pro training camp with a certain amount of apprehension, perhaps more so when they were not draft chooses or draft choices. However, Robbins's confidence never left him.
"I went to camp with the idea that if I was given a fair chance, I should have made it," said. "I said, 'I was and I did. Although I must admit that there were some problems, I didn't."
According to Albeck, Robisch's confidence has manifested itself in his style of play.
"A lot of the younger kids are a little awе-struck when they begin to play pro basketball. But I don't think it is intimidated against people like Mel Daniels. In a couple of years you would be going to be a real good one," he said.
ROBISCH said that if he hadn't made it in pro basketball there was a possibility he would have played at the game Robisch pitched for the Jayhawks until his senior year, but he gave it up when he knew he would play.
"I don't feel I want to college just to play basketball though. Right now, I teach teaching certificate so I hope to use my education later on," he
Robisch said one of the benefits or playing professional basketball is that people who could help him with a career during the off-season and in the post-season.
"YOU ARE able to meet a lot of people in the community who can be involved with you. You has been for the club but things like endorsement could pick up a bit."
B罗isch said that although he had not been contacted about playing basketball for Denver until after his last season, he think there was anything wrong with a player signing before that.
"You really can't blame a player for doing it if someone is willing to offer it," he said.
STEREOS—RADIOS
During semester finals and the Christmas-semester break, the team will play in two pre-conference basketball tourn
By MIKE DONNELLY Kansan Sports Writer
KU will host the Jayhawk Classic on December 18 and 19 and Kansas will participate in the National basketball tournament to be held December 27 through 31 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Mo. The Jayhawks are champions of both tournies.
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In the first round of the Jayhawk Classic, the University of Southern California will play the University of Cincinnati. Brigham Young University will win in the other first round game.
USC HAS to be the tournament favorite, returning three of five starters from a team that was runner up in the Pacific Eight conference. The Trojans were the season losing only to UCLA twice.
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Returning for Southern Cal are Paul Westhal, a 6-4 guard who averaged 18.3 last season and 17.5 in the regular season, average and 15.3 rebounds per game. In addition to the other starter, 6-Joe Mackey, redshirts Bruce Clark 6-8. Dan Anderson scored 23.0, up to make up the nucleus of the team.
The Trojan's opponents, the Cincinnati Bearcats, are returning five of their first seven players. A major independent team, the Bearcats are expected to move on last year's 14-12 record.
CINCINA#1 will have an outstanding sophomore 85 Lluis Almagro game as a freshman. Returning from last year's squad are #20 Cody Johnson and #31
The 'Hawks first-round foe is Brigham Young University of the North. The BYU is led by a Yugoslavian sophomore group. 6-11 Kresimir Cosic. Cosic averaged 15 points in a victory against a season. a transfer guard, Bennie Fryer and 7-0 sophomore Steve Duncan, which strengthened the Courier's attack.
and Jessie Jamison, all who are 6,
7. Charley Snow and Jerry Schmeier will work at the guard positions.
In the Big Eight tourney, the team will face Iowa State University in the first round of action. Gameweek will be 7 p.m.
IOWA State has a new coach this year. Maury Jain, formerly of replaced Glenn Anderson and will have the team with the most wins in the season.
Returning for the Cyclones is 6-1 guard Gene Mack who gained 19.8 points per game last week and highest scoring guard in Cyclone history. Other candidates for starting positions include transfers Tom O'Connor 7-0, Marinette Jones 12-4, and American guard from Coffeville, Jerry Cuthull who averaged 17 points a game at Casper Junior College and 22 points a game at Kildare Junior College. A 6-6 former High School All-American, Jim Heck, will also vie for a starting spot. He has scored 21 points a game as a freshman.
IN OTHER first round action, Oklahoma State will play Colorado and Missouri will face Nebraska on the opening night. Oklahoma State will contest, Kansas State University will take on Oklahoma.
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Also challenging for starting spots will be sophomores Dan Beard, a 6-3 guard who averaged
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The Wildcats return all five of last year's starters. Last year's Sophomore of the Year, Steve Williams points a game, will join Ernie Kunser, David Hall, Jack Thomas and Lionel White, as the top scorer.
21. 7 for the frosh and Larry Williams who averaged 19.3.
OKLAHOMA LOST only one starter from last year's squad and will be led by guards Bobby Robbins (13) and Chris Porter averaged 17.3 points a game and Martin scored 14.7 for the Sooners last year. Six-nine Topeka sophomore Ted Evans and 8 Tom Holland man the pivot.
Most of the Big Eight coaches agreed at a Big Eight pre-season meeting that the teams were ready to play than they have been in the past.
The Missouri-Nebraska game will be equally interesting since both teams are rebuilding from the loss of their leading scorer.
Returning starters for the Tigers are 6-7 John Brown, 8-8 Bennett and Greg Flakek. The leading runners are team, Gary Glick and Everhard who averaged 16.0. A game will also help the Tigers.
NEBRAKA A HAIS the Big Eight leader in field goal percentage averaged 17.5 points and averaged 17.5 points a game and hit h8.59 per cent of his field goal tries. Also expected to start with Nissen and N-4 and Peterson.
A fine group of sophomores include 6-8 Brandy Lee, Tom Novak, Dave Rezac and Rick Brown.
Colorado and Oklahoma State both suffered heavy losses through graduation. Both lost four lettermen and their leading scorer with Colorado losing Big Eight's lead scoring. Chiff Weedy.
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