By Ken Davis Hall of Fame basketball coach John Thompson Jr. was many things to many people. He was never just about basketball. If you thought that about the man, you were missing the big picture. Thompson was a coach, a teacher, a counselor, a man of convictions and principle, extremely intelligent, extremely large, secretive […]
Ray Allen trying to trigger another renaissance at UConn
March 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BY KEN DAVIS It could be the greatest plan in history. But without execution, it’s not worth a thing. Many times, an overlooked detail can make all the difference. It can leave behind a bruise. The same thing is true when planning a celebration. One oversight, just one omission, can turn a ceremony […]
Can Napier recruit LeBron back to Miami Heat?
June 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Shabazz Napier isn’t the first NBA draft pick to shake a commissioner’s hand wearing the hat of the wrong team. He certainly isn’t the first pick to be traded on draft night. But it is quite possible the former UConn point guard earned a special place in draft history Thursday night when the Miami Heat […]
Hungry Huskies get the last bark
April 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
ARLINGTON, Texas – Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie has taught his Huskies to be prepared in every situation. So, when Shabazz Napier went to bed Sunday night and tried to go to sleep, he thought about what he was going to say on national television when he accepted the NCAA national championship trophy. Napier could have […]