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DNic and TRob Chest Bump November 2005
Late Roster Move for Syracuse Team in 'The Basketball Tournament', DNic In, McCroskey Out (PS; Ditota)
Demetris Nichols is in. Louie McCroskey is out.
That's the latest roster move for Boeheim's Army, the Syracuse-centric team playing for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament that starts next month.
Nichols had originally been approached about playing for Boeheim's Army, but deferred citing exhaustion after a long professional season and the desire to spend time this summer with his family. But by Monday, the former Syracuse University forward had reconsidered; a day later he was added to Boeheim's Army. Nichols now appears on the team's TBT roster.
McCroskey had been on another TBT team that failed to qualify for the single-elimination tournament. He was scooped up Monday by Boeheim's Army in anticipation of a potential schedule conflict for one of the team's guards. But TBT rules, said Boeheim's Army general manager Kevin Belbey, permit just two roster additions after June 1. The team added Lawrence Moten Monday as a player-coach. Nichols completes the team's roster. So McCroskey became the odd man out.
"He was the last guy we talked to," Belbey said. "There was a lot of confusion for a couple hours yesterday."
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Boeheim's Army Player-Coach Lawrence Moten: 'I Can't Give Away All My Secrets' (PS; Ditota)
In Boeheim's Army, player-coach Lawrence Moten inherits a squad steeped in the 2-3 zone.
Syracuse has branded its defensive reputation on the defense. The Orange has confounded opponents with its long, elastic reach. It has invited teams to attempt 3-point shots, a strategy that sometimes backfires.
Moten, enticed to coach the Orange-based entry as it attempts to win $1 million in The Basketball Tournament, understands the appeal of the 2-3. But Moten declined to reveal whether his team will employ the defense.
"We'll figure it out," he said. "I can't give away all my secrets as a player-coach."
Moten chuckled. He teaches physical education in four elementary schools across Maryland and trains young basketball players from Northern Virginia and Maryland on his own time. At 43, he is the oldest member of Boeheim's Army. He is also Syracuse's all-time leading scorer, a guy who mystified defenses with a unique blend of skills and smarts.
"I'm not worried about being in shape," he said. "I'm in pretty good shape. I'll do whatever I gotta do to bring home this million dollars."
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Odds Says NBA Rookie of the Year Will Be Jahil Okafor (Not Rakeem Christmas or Chris McCullough)
The NBA Draft has come and gone, and all the phenoms have been chosen and dispersed … including even the pseudo ones such as Chris McCullough and Rakeem Christmas, each a Syracuse University Orange expat.
So, now what? How will all those rookies fare next season when they're thrown in with the men? The good folks at Bovada (www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV) think they know.
And so, they share …
Odds to win the NBA's 2015-'16 Rookie of the Year award:
Jahlil Okafor: 7-2
D'Angelo Russell: 4-1
Emmanuel Mudiay: 7-1
Karl-Anthony Towns: 7-1
Justise Winslow: 9-1
Joel Embiid: 10-1
Mario Hezonja: 16-1
Willie Cauley-Stein: 22-1
Jerian Grant: 22-1
Sam Dekker: 25-1
Frank Kaminsky: 25-1
Kristaps Porzingis: 25-1
Myles Turner: 25-1
Devin Booker: 33-1
Stanley Johnson: 33-1
Trey Lyles: 33-1
Cameron Payne: 33-1
Bobby Portis: 33-1
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Carli Lloyd Overcame a Rutgers Education to Become a Star Player on the US Women's Team
2015 Women's World Cup: US Advances To Final With 2-0 Win Over Germany (PS; AP)
Carli Lloyd buried a penalty kick, Hope Solo got another shutout and the United States beat top-ranked Germany 2-0 on Tuesday night to advance to the title match at the Women's World Cup.
Lloyd's penalty kick in the 69th minute went into the right side of the goal less than 10 minutes after Celia Sasic shot wide on a penalty kick for Germany.
"Just slotted it home. I knew what I had to do," Lloyd said.
Solo has posted five straight shutouts for the United States in the tournament. Kelley O'Hara came in off the bench and scored in the 85th minute, delighting the pro-American crowd.
The second-ranked United States will play the winner of Wednesday night's match in Edmonton between defending champion Japan, ranked No. 4, and sixth-ranked England. The final is set for Sunday at Vancouver's BC Place.
"It's a dream come true," Lloyd said. "This is what we trained for."
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12 Things to Do on July 4th Weekend in CNY (PS; Tulloch)
Happy 4th of July weekend, Central New York. After you've had your fill of fireworks displays across the region, check out the events and activities happening on this holiday weekend.
1. Oswego County Fair
The 158th Oswego County Fair opened this week, bringing rides, games, livestock, magic shows and more to Sandy Creek. The alpaca show, karaoke contest and classic car show are new this year to the fair. The Lawn Mower Demo Derby has been canceled.
Where: Ellisburg Street in Sandy Creek. Take Exit 37 off Interstate 81.
When: July 1 through July 5.
How much: Free admission and parking.
2. Sterling Stage Party
Sterling Stage's 20th anniversary party will take place this weekend, featuring rock band Max Creek on both July 3 and 4. See the full music schedule.
Where: Sterling Stage at 274 Kent Rd., Sterling.
When: Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5.
How much: Day passes and weekend passes range from $35-85 and are available at the Sound Garden, Down Under Leather and online.
3. Night Disc Golf at Green Lakes State Park
Bring your own Frisbee and play on a disc golf course lit by glow lights and tiki torches. Participants should meet at the Green Lakes State Park Reserve Ball Field/Disc Golf Course on Friday, any time between 8 and 11 p.m. It takes about 45 minutes to play through the course. Call the park office with questions: 315-637-6111.
Where: Green Lakes State Park at 7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville.
When: Friday, July 3 from 8 to 11 p.m.
How much: Free with paid park admission fee of $8 per car.
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. Thomas from that texas team was also on one of those squads.
