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FILE - This April 2, 2011, file photo shows Connecticut's Kemba Walker shooting as Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins looks on during the first half of a men's NCAA Final Four semifinal college basketball game, in Houston. BYU's Jimmer Fredette and Walker are among the men's finalists for the John R. Wooden Award as college basketball's player of the year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

UConn’s Kemba Walker to enter NBA draft

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Randolph, left, and Michael Beasley (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Washington. The Wizards won 103-96. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wall pleased with progress as rookie season ends

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) drives on New Jersey Nets guard Sasha Vujacic (20), of Slovenia, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Detroit won 116-109. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Billionaire Tom Gores to buy NBA’s Detroit Pistons

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER - Associated Press

Nets fined $50K for Jay-Z’s visit with Wildcats

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

FILE - This March 18, 2011, file photo shows Duke guard Kyrie Irving moving the ball against Hampton in the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, in Charlotte, N.C. Irving is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft. Coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement issued Wednesday, April 6, 2011, by the school that Irving plans to hire an agent, ending his college career. (AP Photo/File)

Irving: NBA decision hinged on dream, not toe

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Jayhawks’ Morris twins declare for NBA draft

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

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Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (12) and Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, react after Howard received a technical foul in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Magic’s Howard, Richardson suspended

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

In this April 3, 2011, file photo, Washington Wizard's assistant coach Sam Cassell, back, helps guard John Wall, front, during warm-ups before an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Cassell is one of 18 former All-Stars now serving as assistant coaches in the NBA. They provide valuable insight while bringing the added benefit of being able to banging with the players in practice. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) ** FILE **

Coaching in the NBA can be a dangerous job

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Magic C Howard suspended for Bulls games

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Henson, Zeller pass on NBA, returning to Tar Heels

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Milicic to auction NBA title ring for charity

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Irving leaving Duke after 1 season for NBA

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Herb Magee looks on during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class announcement, Monday, April 4, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Rodman, Mullin lead 2011 Hall of Fame class

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Former Detroit Piston Dennis Rodman holds up a t-short with his number 10 to thank the fans during a ceremony to retire his jersey at an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Friday, April 1, 2011, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Rodman, Mullin lead 2011 Hall of Fame class

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2008 file photo, Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak is seen during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. The University of Utah hired Larry Krystkowiak as their coach Sunday, April 3, 2011, picking him to lead the Utes into the Pacific 12 Conference. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Utah hires Krystkowiak to replace fired Boylen

By LYNN DeBRUIN - Associated Press

Calipari sticking with one-and-done approach

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Mayor to plead Sacramento’s case to keep Kings

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

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Wizards take historic win over Cavaliers

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Connecticut guard Kemba Walker is interviewed by the media prior to practice on the university campus in Storrs, Conn., Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Connecticut will face Kentucky in a national semifinal basketball game at the NCAA Final Four in Houston on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

An upperclassmen whose value climbs by the minute

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press