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Times are a-changin' in athletics Oct 15, 2008
It is a sports story that painfully tugs at decades of rich tradition and enduring memories (Pete Maravich, Michael Jordan, Tom Henderson, Elvin Hayes, Isiah Thomas. . (Honolulu Advertiser)
Roundtable: Beasley or Mayo? Jun 14, 2008
" Larranaga then proceeded to link Beasley to four Hall of Fame players. He spoke of a drive in which Beasley took one dribble from the top of the key and scored a layup and said it was reminiscent of Dr. J or Connie Hawkins. Then he said, "The guys I would compare him to are Wes Unseld as a rebounder, and he has Elvin Hayes' jump shot. " Anybody wanna pass on that?!? JASON KING If Miami picks O.J. Mayo ahead of Michael Beasley, it would be one of the more boneheaded decisions in the recent... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
FRITZ NEIGHBOR: '79 was good time to get on the grid Jun 9, 2008
I watched and appreciated the Trail Blazers of Bill Walton and Lionel Simmons of 1977, who gave way to the Bullets of Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes, before Downtown Freddy Brown and the Sonics cruised to a title. Yet I never got on the bandwagon. (Missoulian, MT)
Nine Greats, Impact Team Set To Join UH Hall of Honor Jun 5, 2008
" Quarterback David Klingler joins fellow Run-n-Shoot signal-caller Andre Ware in the Hall of Honor, as does former UH linebacker and current Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips. Tight end Riley Odoms, a four-time Pro-Bowler for the Denver Broncos, also will be inducted. Joining the '67-68 basketball squad in the hoops division is basketball legend "Sweet Lou" Dunbar. Dunbar, who starred for Cougars from 1972-75, gained fame as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. PGA Golfer Keith Fergus... (Uhcougars.com)
Kupchak a survivor in Los Angeles Jun 2, 2008
The Bullets didn't want to lose Kupchak, a popular sixth man behind Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld who was known for his hustle and predilection for hitting the floor for loose balls. Before eventually trading Kupchak for Jim Chones, Brad Holland and two draft picks, Washington offered him a five-year, $2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
First to 100 Trivia - The Complete Quiz May 2, 2008
When Lew Alcindor's Bruins beat Elvin Hayes' Houston team in the 1968 NCAA Basketball Semifinals on the way to the NCAA title, what playing site was used for that game. A. Houston Astrodome B. Pauley Pavilion C. LA Sports Arena. (Uclabruins.com)
WORTH THE WAIT: Greg Oden has impressed the Blazers Apr 12, 2008
"I showed him Wes Unseld, I showed him Bill Walton, I showed him Wilt [Chamberlain]. I showed him Elvin Hayes down there just for footwork, and I showed Hakeem [Olajuwon] for footwork. I want him to see all the different guys and how they played and the different effects they had on the game.'' Next year the Blazers will add Oden and their lottery pick. They also are expected to welcome Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez, the No. 24 pick in last year's draft who would be a top 10 pick this year,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NCAA All-Tournament Team, Tournament Leaders Apr 9, 2008
1967 - Lew Alcindor, UCLA; Don May, Dayton; Mike Warren, UCLA; Elvin Hayes, Houston; Lucius Allen, UCLA. 1966 - Jerry Chambers, Utah; Pat Riley, Kentucky; Jack Marin, Duke; Louie Dampier, Kentucky; Bobby Joe Hill, Texas Western. 1965 - Bill Bradley, Princeton; Gail Goodrich, UCLA; Cazzie Russell, Michigan; Edgar Lacey, UCLA; Kenny Washington, UCLA. 1964 - Walt Hazzard, UCLA; Jeff Mullins, Duke; Bill Buntin, Michigan; Willie Murrell, Kansas State; Gail Goodrich, UCLA. 1963 - Art Heyman, Duke; Tom... (Gotigersgo.com)
Final Four a royal court of sport's kings Apr 4, 2008
One of those, a well-remembered defeat to Houston and Elvin Hayes at the Astrodome, was avenged, 101-69, in the Final Four. Signature coach: With all due respect to Adolph Rupp and Henry Iba, John Wooden might have been college basketball's first celebrity coach. (Dallas Morning News)
Men's Basketball to Meet Valparaiso in CBI Quarterfinals on Monday Mar 25, 2008
Elvin Hayes set the school record with 62 points against, ironically, Valparaiso on Feb. 24, 1968, in a 158-81 Cougar win. Hayes' point total and the Cougars' 77-point win remain UH single-game records that stand today. (Uhcougars.com)
Commentary: Madness is best time of the year (03/23/2008) Mar 23, 2008
I got a chance to meet Elvin Hayes and some of his Houston teammates and establish a friendship that has lasted for all these years. We never talked about that game, but we hung out at the hotel and spoke about the usual subjects college boys talk about, such as coeds, classes and coeds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No. 3/2 UCLA Hosts California on Saturday Afternoon on ABC Mar 8, 2008
Known as the "Game of the Century", it pitted the No. 1 Bruins against the No. 2 Cougars, coached by Guy Lewis and led by Elvin Hayes. Hayes had 39 points, 15 rebounds and connected on the winning free throws with 28 seconds remaining. (Uclabruins.com)
A Look Back at the 1967-68 Season (Part I) Mar 4, 2008
After advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history, the Frogs were matched-up against the number-one team in the country in the University of Houston - who was led by All-American Elvin Hayes. The magic of the Horned Frogs ended on that March 16th evening at Levitt Arena as Hayes finished the game with 39 points to go along with 25 rebounds to lead the Cougars to a 103-68 victory. (Gofrogs.com)
Cougars Win 95-67 & Set a 2008 Scoring Record Feb 29, 2008
Setting a 2008 Division I scoring record, Robert 'Fluff' McKiver joined the elite ranks of high scoring NCAA players that include Elvin Hayes, Larry Bird and Bob Florence ... Setting a 2008 Division I scoring record, Robert 'Fluff' McKiver joined the elite ranks of high scoring NCAA players that include Elvin Hayes, Larry Bird and Bob Florence. (CoogFans.com)
McKiver leads Cougars past Southern Mississippi Feb 28, 2008
He tallied the seventh 50-plus point game in school history and the first since Elvin Hayes scored 51 against Virginia Tech on March 2, 1968. Hayes holds the UH single-game record of 62 points, scored against Valparaiso on Feb. 24, 1968. (KHOU.com, TX)
A Historic Leap Feb 27, 2008
TCU then lost to Elvin Hayes and Houston, rated the country's No. 1 team, in the Midwest Finals ... "Winter soon found out about the Frogs. Although a 10-point underdog, they beat Kansas State 77-72, forcing 18 turnovers and holding the Wildcats' 7-1 center, Nick Pino, to 15 points.TCU then lost to Elvin Hayes and Houston, rated the country's No. 1 team, in the Midwest Finals. But Swaim got every player into the game.McCarty, described by most of his teammates as one the greatest athletes they... (Gofrogs.com)
Review picks for Rockets' all-time five Feb 25, 2008
Elvin Hayes: One of the best power forwards to play the game. Say no more. (USA Today -- Sports)
MacMillan to be Recognized by San Diego Hall of Champions Feb 20, 2008
The Rockets emerged as an NBA playoff team in 1968-69 with NBA All-Stars Elvin Hayes and Don Kojis. Newell has made San Diego his home since working for the Rockets, although he later served as general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Uclabruins.com)
There's no need for defense; it's just time for fun Feb 17, 2008
Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes said when he played in All-Star Games in the 1970s, it wasn't much different than playing in the regular season because of the competitive matchups. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
McKiver Leads Men's Basketball Past Tulsa 92-81 Feb 7, 2008
He becomes the fifth player in UH history to record 30 points as he joins Elvin Hayes, Otis Birdsong, Rob Williams and Don Boldebuck to accomplish the feat. In addition to McKiver's 33 points, senior point guard added 11 points and dished out five assists for the Cougars. (Uhcougars.com)
Centerpieces Jan 19, 2008
Camby became the third player in NBA history to produce those totals in the same game, joining Shaquille O'Neal and Elvin Hayes. Though there is talk that the Nuggets are among the teams interested in Chris Webber, the more likely scenario for them is to play short-handed until Martin and Hunter's imminent return to the court. (CBS News)
Wizards retire Hall of Famer Monroe's jersey Dec 2, 2007
It took its place next to Wes Unseld's No. 41, Elvin Hayes' No. 11 and Gus Johnson's No. 25. Monroe was traded to the in 1971 and won a championship in New York, but he opted to go into the Hall of Fame in 1990 in Bullets orange. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
'Pearl' is a 10: Wizards to retire Monroe's jersey Nov 21, 2007
The others are Wes Unseld's No. 41, Elvin Hayes' No. 11 and Gus Johnson's No. 25. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Conference USA Sep 15, 2007
" Penders knows that by saying all that out loud, he is putting pressure on his Cougars. He doesn't care. The way he figures it, a school that has five Final Four banners hanging from its rafters and counts Elvin Hayes and Phi Slamma Jamma among its alumni can handle a little pressure. That, after all, is why he took the job. After leaving George Washington, Penders was out of coaching for three years. He toyed with becoming an NBA assistant but didn't jump. Finally, when Houston athletic... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
After Yao the NBA Cheers Yi Jun 29, 2007
Five years ago today, the Houston Rockets used the first pick of the 2002 basketball draft to bring a soft spoken 7' 6" center to the NBA. As a player, Yao Ming may or may not have been as good as advertised in his first five years in the league he has been frustrated by injuries throughout much of his career; but as a vehicle to bring the NBA and its sponsors to the most populous country on earth, he has lived up to expectations. Related The spindly, silky-smooth forward from the University of... (Time.com)
Good ride after trip to top Jun 26, 2007
Edwards admired Houston star Elvin Hayes and got to meet him when Hayes visited the Capital Region. Edwards, who is divorced, became a trucker in 1984 after overhearing a couple of former Houston players who had gotten into the business. (Albany Times Union)
Fat lady sang clearly for Bullets in 1978 (Dick Heller) Jun 4, 2007
The conventional wisdom was that no team could win it all with a 6-foot-7 center, even one who had sterling cohorts like Elvin Hayes, Bobby Dandridge, Kevin Grevey, Phil Chenier, Charlie Johnson and Mitch Kupchak. So team captain Unseld, a bruising hunk in the paint but an inconsistent scorer, had the most to prove -- and to enjoy. (Washington Times, DC)
Bonds, Ali & Wilt vs. Sports Myth Jun 2, 2007
Later on, young players such as Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, Lew Alcindor and Dave Cowens filled out the schedule. When were all these nights off for Chamberlain. (Suite101.com)
Better defense is high-scoring Arenas' next goal May 11, 2007
"During the season, Arenas and Wizards coach Eddie Jordan clashed publicly about Jordan's desire for better defense.Arenas joined Elvin Hayes as the only players in franchise history to receive an All-NBA honor three consecutive seasons."It's a real accomplishment," Arenas said in a statement issued by the Wizards, "and a lot of the credit has to go to my teammates. "He was a third-team selection after the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons.Arenas finished third in the league in scoring this season,... (ESPN -- Basketball)
Arenas earns third All-NBA selection May 11, 2007
He and Elvin Hayes (1972-73 through 1976-77) are the only players in franchise history to be honored in three consecutive seasons. "To be recognized among these players is a great honor," Arenas said in a statement issued by the team. (Washington Times, DC)
For a good time, root for Rockets over dreary Jazz May 5, 2007
Another reader watched Matt Barnes throw in that flying lefty dunk over Nowitzki and recalled Phil Smith doing the same thing against the Bullets' Elvin Hayes in the 1975 NBA Finals, informing everyone of the Warriors' intentions. A recurring memory from '75 is a brilliant draft that landed Smith and Keith Wilkes onto that team as rookies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
All-tourney team Apr 3, 2007
1967 - Lew Alcindor, UCLA; Don May, Dayton; Mike Warren, UCLA; Elvin Hayes, Houston; Lucius Allen, UCLA.. 1966 - Jerry Chambers, Utah; Pat Riley, Kentucky; Jack Marin, Duke; Louie Dampier, Kentucky; Bobby Joe Hill, Texas Western. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Assessing college scouting, ranking the NBA's toughest streaks to break and more. Mar 31, 2007
Compare that to the 80-plus-game careers Elvin Hayes or Lew Alcindor got to make an impression. So while technology and resources make more information available on a player than ever before, the brevity of some of those players' college experience limits what a team can learn. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
HBO Sports to Air "The UCLA Dynasty" This Monday Mar 23, 2007
The 96-year-old Wooden heads a high-profile list of interviewees that includes players Bill Walton, Lucius Allen, Gail Goodrich, Marques Johnson, Sidney Wicks, Henry Bibby and Elvin Hayes; sports executive Eddie Einhorn; sportscaster Dick Enberg; and actor and former UCLA football star Mark Harmon, as well as other former students, professors, coaches and observers of the sport. Recognized as the source of "some of the best sports documentaries ever shown on television" (Associated Press), HBO... (Uclabruins.com)
More of this story Mar 22, 2007
UCLA reached the championship game of the Final Four in 1967 by defeating Wyoming, Pacific, and the Elvin Hayes led Houston squad. The Bruins topped Dayton 79-64 in the championship game to conclude a 30-0 season. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
RIAL CUMMNGS: Thoughts on hoops as we head into spring Mar 18, 2007
Well, if you're anything like me, they're not Lew Alcindor scoring over Elvin Hayes, or Michael Jordan beating Georgetown. They're Bryce Drew hitting a buzzer-beating bomb to lift Valparaiso over Ole Miss; Hampton coach Steve Merfeld being carried around the court after an epic upset of Iowa State, or, as happened Thursday night, Virginia Commonwealth guard Eric Maynor drilling a 17-footer in the final two seconds to edge Duke. (Missoulian, MT)
Clips' Livingston hurt Feb 27, 2007
He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, , Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, Elvin Hayes, and as those with 25,000 points and 10,000 rebounds. The Heat are counting on O'Neal to carry them down the stretch while leading scorer is sidelined because of a dislocated left shoulder. (USA Today -- Sports)
Something's missing Feb 11, 2007
And just as the Rockets seemed to be turning the corner with Elvin Hayes, Calvin Murphy and Rudy Tomjanovich, owner Bob Brietbard sold them to a group from Houston in 1971. Home-field disadvantage. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Many of NBA's youngest, richest stars have one man to thank Feb 11, 2007
" He has come a long way from the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta, where he was born. In 1968, after playing one season at Trinidad Junior College in Colorado, he led the U.S. to Olympic gold in Mexico City when Lew Alcindor now Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld joined a boycott movement. "I will save America, just get me a passport," Haywood said. In Mexico, he said, fans yelled that he was nothing but a cotton picker for the man. "Thanks for knowing about my history,"... (Las Vegas Sun)
Wizards looking to settle down (John N. Mitchell) Feb 5, 2007
The three Wizards give the franchise its largest All-Star contingent since 1979, when Dick Motta coached the Bullets' Elvin Hayes and Bob Dandridge. On Saturday, on two days' rest and with a chance to regroup and prepare for the Lakers -- and the hullabaloo that accompanied the Kobe Bryant-Arenas rematch -- the Wizards again looked as if they missed their captain in a 118-102 home loss. (Washington Times, DC)
Snubbed MVP (Kevin Brewer) Jan 30, 2007
Wilt Chamberlain came off the bench for Elvin Hayes in 1969 after winning three consecutive MVP awards, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't even make the team in 1978, thanks to Bill Walton, Artis Gilmore and Bob Lanier. Of course, Nash is expected to be among the eight Western Conference reserves, including one to replace the injured Yao Ming, when they are announced Thursday. (Washington Times, DC)
Franchise on right track Jan 28, 2007
That's right, the Wizards, who haven't made much of an impact on this hoop haven's collective consciousness since 1979, when Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes got them into the NBA Finals for the third time in five years and current superduper Gilbert Arenas wasn't even a glint of a gleam in his daddy's eyes. In those days, of course, the team was called the Bullets, so in one sense the Wizards have never gotten anybody excited except upcoming opponents. (Washington Times, DC)
Lookin' good, NHL; skating faster, too? Jan 23, 2007
Former NBA star Elvin Hayes, 60, is studying to become a sheriff's deputy in Liberty County, Texas, Houston's KRIV-TV reported. Uniform-makers predict the alterations department is about to shatter the state mark for longest arm of the law. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Flip Side Jan 23, 2007
Law man NBA great Elvin Hayes, 60, reportedly is pursuing a job as a sheriff's deputy in Liberty County, Texas. Criminals had better be wary of Deputy Hayes. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
FREE THROWS: Still not close to Truth time Jan 22, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007. CURRENT CONDITIONS:CLOUDY 23. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Dirk should be league MVP Jan 20, 2007
Washington hasn't been a factor in the NBA since Elvin Hayes left town. Arenas is making Wizards games into must-see TV. His percentage is well below the others on this list, and that has to be a consideration. (FOX 11, AZ)
Deputy Hayes? Big E, Hall of Famer, wants to be a cop Jan 20, 2007
ESPN.com - NBA - Deputy Hayes. Big E, Hall of Famer, wants to be a cop. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Webber of broken promise (Tom Knott) Jan 12, 2007
He was like Elvin Hayes in that regard, both inclined to fill their stat line in the first three quarters of a game before coming down with alligator arms and an ever-tightening esophagus. At his best, Webber was a No. 2 guy masquerading as a franchise player. (Washington Times, DC)
