Todd enters 12th season as professional basketball coach Sep 19, 2009
In his 12 years in professional basketball, Todd has coached against both Michael Jordan and LeBron James and has worked with Hall of Fame talents such as Bill Walton, Elgin Baylor, Kareem-Abdul Jabbar and Dennis Johnson, who were assistants with Todd in Los Angeles. He s also had conversations about hoops with former Celtics Bill Russell and Wayne Embree. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Thompson, Jordan linked Sep 9, 2009
"I didn't see Wilt Chamberlain in his heyday or Jerry West, and I didn't see Bill Walton that much, but the things Michael did on the court and how great he was late in the game, I couldn't put anyone close to him.". There are those who say that Thompson played like Jordan before His Airness came along. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Volleyball Set for Trip to Sam Houston State Sep 8, 2009
Head coach Bill Walton and the Houston volleyball team will travel to Sam Houston State on Tuesday. RELATED LINKS. (Uhcougars.com)
Q & A with Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News Sep 4, 2009
UCLA 1972 had Bill Walton, Keith Wilkes and Henry Bibby. Swen Nater came off the bench for that team, and he wound up scoring nearly 9,000 points in the ABA/NBA.. (BigBlueNation.com)
Cats Set to Host Wildcat Classic Sep 2, 2009
Veteran coach Bill Walton has a overall record at Houston of 449-226 in 24 seasons. Eastern Washington- The Eagles return six starters from their 2008 season when they went 18-11. (Pac-10.org)
Making his voice heard Aug 22, 2009
He wants to be able to speak without the stutter eventually and can look at people such as Bill Walton as inspiration. Walton worked on his stutter and was able to overcome it to the point where he is able to work as a basketball broadcaster. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Saint Joe's to unveil Ramsay Basketball Center Jun 27, 2009
"The very best coaches are teachers of basketball and life. Jack Ramsay is a Hall of Famer at both," said Bill Walton, the Hall of Fame center who starred on the Blazers' 1977 championship team. "We all loved playing for Dr. Jack, but we loved being with him even more. I can imagine how revered he is at Saint Joseph's where it all began.". (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Brockman Taken in Second Round of NBA Draft Jun 26, 2009
Brockman was the first player to ever lead Washington in rebounding four straight seasons and the third-ever (Lew Alcindor, Bill Walton) to lead the Pac-10 for three straight seasons. Scout. (Dawgman.com)
Study on Tenn. coal ash disaster set for release Jun 25, 2009
The Tennessee Valley Authority will release a long-anticipated, third-party analysis by engineering consultant Bill Walton on Thursday. A two-hour news briefing is scheduled at TVA headquarters in Knoxville. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Trading Shaq should work for Suns Jun 19, 2009
Remember one of O'Neal's famous lines as a member of the Suns, back when he was blasting away at Bill Walton. How the one thing he hates in life is a hypocrite. (AZCentral -- Sports)
San Diego teen Tyler in talks with Israeli team Jun 16, 2009
Some observers are against his move, but others, such as Hall of Famer and fellow San Diegan Bill Walton, have spoken out in support of Tyler. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Luke Walton wins NBA title Jun 16, 2009
He and Bill Walton become the third father-son duo to win a NBA Championship as Matt Guokas Sr. and Matt Guokas Jr. both won with the Philadelphia franchise, while Rick Barry and son Brent Barry captured titles as well. Bill Walton won two championships, first with the Portland Trailblazers in 1977 and then with the Boston Celtics in 1986. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wayman Tisdale, NBA star, noted jazz musician; at 44 May 16, 2009
He was also one of 10 three-time All-Americans: The others were Oscar Robertson, Bill Walton, Lew Alcindor, Pete Maravich, Patrick Ewing, Tom Gola, Jerry Lucas, David Thompson, and Ralph Sampson. Ewing and Mr. Tisdale were the last to accomplish the feat, from 1983-85. (Boston Globe)
Brandon Roy wins All-NBA honor May 14, 2009
He joins Drexler, Maurice Lucas, Jim Paxson and Bill Walton as the five Blazers in history named to All-NBA Teams. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
ASCHBURNER: Yao's injury woes are an all-too-familiar NBA story May 14, 2009
In The Breaks of the Game, that celebrated book about the ' grim 1979-80 season, the late David Halberstam writes at length about center Bill Walton, transcendent as the NBA's Most Valuable Player and anchor of Portland's championship team three years earlier. Walton already was already gone to San Diego, his last game with the Blazers way back in April 1978, his career diminished and in jeopardy by a series of foot and ankle problems. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
A driving passion May 12, 2009
he got to hang out with Bill Walton, the hero of Portland s 1977 championship season. I talked to him for about 30 minutes, Haley said, smiling at the memory. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Karch Kiraly One of Five Inductees to CoSIDA Academic All-America® Hall of Fame May 9, 2009
Donn Moomaw (1988), Jamaal Wilkes (1990), Bill Walton and John Wooden (1994), John Fowler (1999) and Cormac Carney (2005) are UCLA's other inductees. CoSIDA established the Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 1988 with the purpose to honor former college student-athletes who have excelled in their professions and made substantial contributions to their community. (Uclabruins.com)
HONORED: Magic's Howard wins top defensive award May 7, 2009
92), becoming just the fifth player in league history to do so in the same season, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1976), Bill Walton ('77), Hakeem Olajuwon ('90) and ('02). Howard set a goal before the season to lead the league in both rebounds and blocked shots. (USA Today -- Sports)
Alvord: Defending the Giant, and more scientific Top 10 lists May 7, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 10:17 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep stars pick to play in Europe causes waves May 5, 2009
Hes got a supporter in Hall of Famer and fellow San Diegan Bill Walton. What are his options. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ex-Lions boss Matt Millen joins ESPN Apr 20, 2009
Bill Walton, who used to be ABC/ESPN's lead NBA analyst, hasn't appeared on-air since Christmas. He underwent major back surgery in February, says ESPN's Soltys, "and we don't expect him back in the playoffs.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Celtics are up after a day of downers Apr 18, 2009
"The last time the Celtics were in position to win back-to-back titles, they started the season with Ainge on the injured list and Bill Walton limping around with a foot problem, returning to action for brief stretches before finally shutting down. They reached the 1987 Finals, losing to the Lakers."What do we miss most. " Pierce asked. "[Garnett's] intensity, his focus, when he's talking to guys on the foul line - we miss a whole lot of things without Kevin. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Happy days are here again in Rose City Apr 18, 2009
Team marketers called it an uprising in Rip City, but it felt more like a basketball revival hearkening to the Blazers' glorious past when Maurice Lucas and Bill Walton delivered an NBA championship in 1977, the city's only major professional sports title. "When we first pulled up, I was thinking, 'All of this for making the playoffs?'" two-time All-Star Brandon Roy said onstage, as "M-V-P" chants echoed blocks away to the banks of the Willamette River. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
SEASON'S BEST: SI.com writers reveal their end-of-season ballots Apr 16, 2009
Howard is set to join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ben Wallace as the only players to lead the NBA in rebounding and blocked shots. ALL-NBA TEAMS. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Men's, women's Naismith Award winners Apr 12, 2009
Naismith Award winners. No women's winner before 1983. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Celizic: Griffin wise to leave Sooner rather than later Apr 8, 2009
There will never be another Lew Alcindor or Bill Walton playing center as a senior for a team that wins championship after championship after championship. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Coach John Wooden Narrates New Gatorade Commercial Apr 7, 2009
UCLA and Gatorade wanted to offer you a sneak peek of a new Gatorade ad debuting during tonight's NCAA final starring Bill Walton, Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, Kevin Durant and other all-time greats ... G moments in the ad include Bill Walton leading the Bruins to consecutive NCAA titles, Michael Jordan dunking in Carolina blue, Dwyane Wade gliding to the hoop for Marquette, Candace Parker guiding Tennessee to back-to-back titles, Kevin Durant leading Texas to the Dance, and... (Uclabruins.com)
OFF THE MARK: Hoops HOF class leaves us wanting more Apr 7, 2009
And the deepest class might have been inducted in 1993, when Julius Erving, Dan Issel, Calvin Murphy and Bill Walton all gained admission. (Walt Bellamy was also waved through the gates that year, but I've long maintained that the very definition of a Hall of Fame is a shrine that excludes good-but-not-great players like Walt Bellamy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Michigan State Sunday Q and A Apr 6, 2009
He meant there were 40 guys that have won a national championship, thanks to Bill Walton deciphering what he said. Although, Bill, I had trouble figuring that out, too, after he told me. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Final Snore Apr 4, 2009
In one national semifinal, there was UCLA, which had Bill Walton and had won the previous seven national championships in a row and nine of the previous 10, and North Carolina State, which had David Thompson ... The Bruins even managed to win two championships in the Sidney Wicks-Steve Patterson interregnum between the lordly reigns of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. (Slate)
Around College Basketball: A Big Thanks To Magic And Bird Mar 26, 2009
The title game finally moved to prime time in 1973, when Bill Walton scored 44 points on 21-of-22 shooting from the field as UCLA defeated Memphis State, 87-66. At that time, only 25 teams were invited to the NCAA tournament and the NIT, played entirely at Madison Square Garden in New York City with a 16-team field, was almost as prestigious and was certainly as historically relevant. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Morning Tipoff Mar 24, 2009
From 1D: Two players have won two consecutive Naismith Awards honoring the best men's basketball player in NCAADivision I. They are UCLA's Bill Walton and Virginia's Ralph Sampson. North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, who won the award last season, was named a finalist Sunday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UCLA to open Tournament play Mar 20, 2009
John Wooden, Bill Walton, Lew Alcindor and Reggie Miller are just a few of the names linked to the prestigious program in Westwood. VCU, well, it had Gerald Henderson in the late 1970s. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
UNC rips Radford without Lawson Mar 20, 2009
"I don't think he played so great today. Everyone's getting crazy about him. He's great, don't get me wrong, but he shot 5-for-16. So it's not like he had a Bill Walton NCAA experience out here.". Amir Johnson and Joey Lynch-Flohr each scored 12 points to lead the Highlanders, the Big South Conference champion making just its second NCAA appearance and first since 1998. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tar Heels roll to win over Radford in NCAA first round Mar 20, 2009
So it's not like he had a Bill Walton NCAA experience out here. Amir Johnson and Joey Lynch-Flohr each scored 12 points to lead the Highlanders, the Big South Conference champion making just its second NCAA appearance and first since 1998. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
UNC-RU: Postgame Quotes + Audio Mar 20, 2009
"Well, I'd seen him before. You know, he's just a very persistent, aggressive player. I don't think he played so great today. Everyone's getting crazy about him. He's great, don't get me wrong, but he shot 5 for 16. So it's not like he had Bill Walton NCAA experience out here. He didn't need to do much more. Wayne Ellington was pretty good today. "But as far as their speed, yeah, it's something. Those guys fly out on the wings. (InsideCarolina.com)
Magic top Jazz, pull within 1/2-game of Celtics Mar 16, 2009
Howard continues to make his case for the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award, vying to become just the fifth player in history to lead the league in both rebounding and blocked shots in the same season, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ben Wallace. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Slam Dunk Films Mar 8, 2009
(Bill Walton, Shaquille O'Neal and others played themselves. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Quotes from Washington vs. Washington State Mar 8, 2009
John Wooden used to always say that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was his most outstanding player, but Bill Walton was his most valuable player. If we are talking most valuable, then to me, Jon is the most valuable player [in the Pac-10. (Washington Sports -- Rivals.com)
A.D. Comes Home Mar 4, 2009
Whenever I see Bill Walton, I always tell him, I remember you was crying when we broke your 88-game winning streak. To this day, when I see him he always says, Man, you made my life miserable that day in South Bend. (IrishEyes.com)
MYTHBUSTERS: NCAA basketball's POY rarely wins championship Feb 25, 2009
(Sure, I'll give you the names of these six players: UCLA's Lew Alcindor in 1969, UCLA's Bill Walton in 1972 and 1974, Indiana's Scott May in 1976, Kansas' Danny Manning in 1988, Duke's Christian Laettner in 1992, and Duke's Battier in 2001. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Pauley Pavilion Featured On ESPN.com Feb 22, 2009
Buy one of those tomes, which range from memoir to motivational, and you'll take it home in a plastic bag adorned with the image of a youthful Bill Walton during his glory days as a UCLA undergrad. It's not the first time the two men have teamed up to bag a title. (Uclabruins.com)
Suns speculation clouds festivities Feb 15, 2009
" Every sport has its nuances. Baseball requires great skill. Football is about brute force. Basketball is art. In the NBA, players are creators, not just athletes, and the court is their canvas. They also age better than most. When NFL stars get old, their bodies succumb to the violence of their sport. When baseball players put away the uniform, they look like the rest of us. But thanks to genetics, basketball players always stand out in a crowd, and they never lose that glow of stardom. As a... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pete Newell Remembered for Always Being Giving of his Time, Basketball Expertise Feb 8, 2009
He instructed some of the game's greatest stars, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Shaquille O'Neal and Ralph Sampson. Newell's colleagues and players recall how he was always giving of his time and basketball expertise, no matter if it was first thing in the morning or well past bedtime. (Calbears.com)
