ArtVandelay
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Post by ArtVandelay on Mar 30, 2005 12:10:09 GMT -6
Some good news on Childress is that it appears he will be coming to UWM next season: "In the papaer today it quoted him as saying he will honor his LOI to M-Wisc." "I talked to someone who knows him real well and he said that Ryan is sticking with UW-M." www.yappi.com/forums/showthread.php?s=838a8936d9565c343bdca6cabaf26cbf&threadid=87198With so many seniors graduating after next season Ryan is going to have an excellent shot at starting in his second year. Did anyone go see Childress play when they traveled down to Cleveland for the first round of the NCAA Tournament?
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kaygee
Sophomore
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Post by kaygee on Mar 30, 2005 12:45:49 GMT -6
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 Pearl leaves for Volunteers; Bogut leaving for the NBA Moeller's Childress keeping commitment to UWM
Enquirer news services
University of Tennessee president John Petersen (right) introduces newly named basketball coach Bruce Pearl and Pearl's wife. The Associated Press/Wade Payne KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Bruce Pearl, after leading Wisconsin-Milwaukee on a surprising run through the NCAA Tournament, was introduced Monday as Tennessee's new basketball coach - the Volunteers' sixth coach in 16 years.
"This is a dream come true. I feel like I am prepared," Pearl, 45, told a news conference at cavernous Thompson-Boling Arena.
Pearl took 12th-seeded Wisconsin-Milwaukee to the round of 16 this year for the first time in the program's 109-year history.
Tennessee failed to make the NCAA Tournament in four years under coach Buzz Peterson, who was fired March 13 after a 14-17 season. The Vols' last Tournament appearance was 2001.
"I have complete confidence that he will take our program to the next level," university president John Petersen said of Pearl.
Tennessee gave Pearl a five-year contract and will pay him $800,000 a year, plus bonuses. Pearl made between $275,000 and $300,000 in base salary at Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
The Vols also must pay Wisconsin-Milwaukee a $194,000 buyout of Pearl's contract.
"I am going to work every day trying to reward you for this decision to make me your next basketball coach," Pearl said, vowing to bring a defense-driven, fast-break "style of play to the SEC that hasn't been seen in a long time."
School officials gave Pearl a Tennessee jersey with the No. 14, marking his 14th season as a coach. His career mark is 317-84.
Moeller High senior Ryan Childress said he will keep his commitment to UW-Milwaukee.
"(Pearl) called me at 7:30 (Monday) morning as soon as he got the news," Childress said. "When you have great opportunities like that, it's hard to pass up. I'm happy for him. It stinks for me a little because I looked at the college and the coach, too."
Childress said he plans to major in business. He was in Chicago for the Panthers' Sweet 16 loss to Illinois.
"It was a great atmosphere," Childress said.
Mike Dyer
NBA DRAFT: Andrew Bogut couldn't pass up the opportunity to be the top pick in the NBA draft.
The Utah center announced he would forgo his final two years of eligibility to enter the draft, confirming what his coach, teammates and Utes fans have known was coming.
"I have no regrets and full-speed ahead," the 7-footer from Australia said at a news conference.
Bogut, the leading vote-getter on the AP All-America team, averaged 20.4 points and 12.2 rebounds while leading the Utes to a 29-6 season, which ended with a loss to Kentucky in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.
"I feel the time is right to move on to the next level of basketball," Bogut said.
Bogut has hired agent David Bauman of SFX Basketball, making him ineligible to play again in college.
Bogut considered leaving after last season, when he was the Mountain West Conference freshman of the year, but a visit to Australia from new Utah coach Ray Giacoletti convinced Bogut to put off the NBA at least another year.
Bogut is expected to be - at the very least - a lottery pick and possibly the first player chosen overall. He led Utah in scoring and rebounding and is an exceptional ball handler and passer for a big man.
Also declaring early for the draft:
Arizona State junior forward Ike Diogu, who averaged 22.6 points per game and 9.8 rebounds.
MINNESOTA: James Davis will not play for the team next season, a decision announced by coach Dan Monson.
Davis, a 7-footer from Minneapolis, signed a letter of intent last November. He left his junior college team after an altercation with a teammate and recently was charged with carrying a gun without a permit - a gross misdemeanor stemming from a traffic stop in the Twin Cities. Police found the gun on the front seat of his car.
"I have met with James and we have concluded that he needs next year to meet his academic requirements and sort through his personal affairs," Monson said in a prepared statement released by the school. "We continue to support James in his endeavors and wish him the best of luck."
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Post by pnthr30 on Mar 30, 2005 14:43:00 GMT -6
Big Props for Ryan! ;D
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Post by PantherLou on Mar 30, 2005 17:02:52 GMT -6
I love Ryan Childress!! But in a cool, non-gay way!
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Post by uwfenske aka hardhat on Mar 30, 2005 17:19:31 GMT -6
BTW Lou, I think a picture of Ryan fell out of your wallet the other night at Harry's. I picked it up for you. Let me know if you need it back. ;D ;D ;D
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