| Kaman Added to NBA Western Conference All-Star Roster |
| Posted: 2/8/2010 5:36:41 PM |
Courtesy: Mike Boseak/CMU Athletics Release: 02/08/2010
Chris Kaman led Central Michigan to two Mid-American Conference titles in 2001 and 2003. The 2003 squad won a program-best 25 games, including an NCAA Tournament first-round game over Creighton.
NEW YORK – Former Central Michigan University standout Chris Kaman has been selected to play in the 2010 National Basketball Association All-Star Game on Feb. 14 in Dallas as an injury replacement.
Kaman, in his seventh season with the Los Angeles Clippers, was selected by NBA commissioner David Stern to replace guard Brandon Roy (Portland Trail Blazers) who is suffering from an injury.
The 7-0 center becomes the third Chippewa to be named an NBA All-Star, joining three-time selections Dan Roundfield and Dan Majerle. Seven other Mid-American Conference players have been tabbed in the past.
Kaman is the top-scoring center in the NBA with 20.2 points per game and his scoring average ranks 16th among all players. He also ranks 18th overall in blocked shots (1.39 bpg) and 19th in rebounds (9.0 rpg).
Twice this season Kaman was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week. He is one of only three players in the league averaging at least 20 points and nine rebounds per game, joining Toronto’s Chris Bosh and Memphis’ Zach Randolph.
The former MAC Player of the Year leads the Clippers in scoring this season while notching 28 games of 20-plus points, including 18 of the last 22 games. He has 19 double-doubles on the year.
Kaman helped lead CMU to Mid-American Conference titles in 2001 and 2003. The 2003 squad set a school record with 25 wins and won an NCAA Tournament first-round game over Creighton. Following his junior season, Kaman entered the 2003 NBA Draft where he was selected sixth overall by the Clippers.
The 59th Annual NBA All-Star Game is being played in the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington and will feature a crowd that could break the all-time NBA attendance record. The game is being televised live on TNT with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. and tipoff set for 8 p.m.
All-Time Mid-American Conference NBA All-Star Selections
Nate Thurmond, Bowling Green -- seven time NBA All-Star
Wayne Embry, Miami -- five-time NBA All-Star
George Gervin, Eastern Michigan -- seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time ABA All-Star
Wally Szczerbiak, Miami - one-time NBA All-Star
Steve Mix, Toledo - one-time NBA All-Star
Dan Roundfield, CMU -- three-time NBA All-Star
Dan Majerle, CMU -- three-time NBA All-Star
Chris Kaman, CMU -- one-time NBA All-Star
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| Jakubowski, Larson Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District |
| Posted: 2/4/2010 7:07:26 PM |
by Jason Knavel, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications
Bowling Green, Ohio – Bowling Green senior Marc Larson and junior Joe Jakubowski were named ESPN The Magazine First Team Academic All-District Team for the second consecutive year. The award is voted on by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
In order to qualify for the team, an athlete must have a 3.30 grade point average or better, be at least a sophomore, and be a start |
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| Boyer Named to Academic All-District Team |
| Posted: 2/4/2010 7:06:03 PM |
Courtesy: Jon Fuller
Athletic Communications Director
University at Buffalo
Senior guard will now be placed on Academic All-America ballot
BUFFALO, NY - University at Buffalo senior point guard John Boyer has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District men's basketball team.
Boyer is one of five players selected from the district and is now eligible to earn Academic All-America honors.
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| Hold Your Event at InfoCision Stadium |
| Posted: 1/29/2010 8:52:38 PM |
Courtesy: Akron Media Relations Release: 01/29/2010
You can hold your meetings/events/banquets, etc, in one of the finest facilites in Northeast Ohio - InfoCision Stadium. Both the fifth floor - The FirstMerit Foundation Club Level - and seventh floor - The Towpath Credit Unio Press Box - can be reserved for you use, seven days a week (blackout dates may apply).
The facility offer spacious areas, food service and spectacular views of The University of Akron and the |
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| David Kool Breaks WMU Scoring Record - Thanks for Following Along |
| Posted: 1/27/2010 10:04:21 PM |
Courtesy: Mat Kanan, director of athletic media relations Release: 01/27/2010
Even though WMU fell 77-70 to Akron, it was a night to remember for David Kool and the Bronco basketball program. He became the career scoring leader with 30 points now holds the mark at 1,790.
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| State Farm Scholar-Athlete of the Week - Jalin Thomas |
| Posted: 1/25/2010 1:36:40 PM |
Courtesy: Scott Rex/CMU Athletics Release: 01/25/2010
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Jalin Thomas of the CMU men's basketball program is this week's State Farm Scholar-Athlete of the Week.
The Columbus, Ohio native averaged 13 points and 5.5 rebounds in CMU's two victories last week. He had 16 points and six rebounds in a 71-63 win over Eastern Michigan, then posted 10 points and five rebounds in an 81-75 win over Northern Illinois. The victories lifted the Chippewas into a tie for f |
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