Rubin serves up spirit to B.R. children Oct 21, 2009
A native of Lafayette, she was back in Baton Rouge to promote the Advanta WTT Smash Hits, which will be held at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.. The event will feature singer Elton John and some of the biggest names in tennis, including Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Billie Jean King, Rubin and Anna Kournikova. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA on traveling: Two steps are better than one Oct 16, 2009
Archival footage shows NBA greats, from Magic Johnson and Pete Maravich to Bob Cousy and Julius Erving, getting away with two steps. Borgia, whose father was also an NBA official, said he cannot remember a time when NBA referees did not allow two steps. (ESPN -- Basketball)
LSU tells fans to arrive early Oct 10, 2009
LSU officials expect 93,000 fans to fill Tiger Stadium along with the tens of thousands who will mill about or watch the game on screens set up in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, which will open at 6 p.m.. "LSU encourages fans to use good sportsmanship, no foul language and to create a positive atmosphere for families and young people attending the game," said a statement from Herb Vincent, the associate vice chancellor for communications and senior associate athletic director. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Gamecocks Host No. 6 Florida in Nationally Televised Contest; Head to LSU on Friday Oct 7, 2009
Then South Carolina closes out the first schedule gauntlet on Friday night with a showdown against defending SEC Western Division Champion LSU, with first serve in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center set for 7 p.m. CDT.. The Gators come into Columbia with an 11-2 mark after dropping their first SEC match of the season last Friday against now No. 10 Kentucky. (Uscsports.com)
Green Wave volleyball team defeats New Mexico Sep 21, 2009
LSU SWEPT BY KENTUCKY: The Tigers' volleyball team fell 25-22, 25-15, 25-21 to No. 16 Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Center in Baton Rouge. LSU (7-4, 1-1) dropped to 33-5 in SEC home matches since the 2005 season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tulane Volleyball Suffers Loss to LSU in... Sep 8, 2009
-The Tulane volleyball team fell to rival LSU in the finale of the Tiger Classic at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Saturday evening. The Green Wave, who drop to 1-2 overall, couldn't string together any runs and came up short on the Tigers' home court as LSU came out on top 25-22, 25-16 and 25-21. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Experienced LSU eager to build on program's success Aug 27, 2009
5) visit the Pete Maravich Center for the Tiger Classic. Before entering Southeastern Conference play, the Lady Tigers square off against NCAA Tournament participants Tulane (Sept. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Former SU point guard Flynn selected No. 6 in NBA draft Aug 27, 2009
Rubio, who starred in the 2008 Olympics for Spain, has been likened to all-time greats such as Pete Maravich and was expected to be selected in the top three. Instead, he fell to Minnesota when the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings all passed on the 18-year-old phenom. (Daily Orange, NY)
Stroud played for keeps Jul 31, 2009
" His final two seasons at Ole Miss were the most impressive, when he averaged 26.3 points per game as a junior and 25.2 points as a senior to lead the SEC in scoring both seasons. At the time, he was the first person to lead the SEC in scoring two years in a row since LSU legend Pete Maravich. Tuohy is UM's all-time assists leader with 830 in four seasons, and a huge chunk of them came on passes to Stroud, who shot nearly 53 percent from the field in his career despite being a 6-foot-7 post... (The Clarion-Ledger)
New drills for ball skills Jul 22, 2009
He was a big fan of Pistol Pete Maravich, watched all of his old instructional tapes and practiced his drills until he knew them by heart. Eventually his dad just took everyhing else out of the barn and turned the structure into a basketball court. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
No. 31 to join elite group Jul 17, 2009
Pistol' Pete Maravich wore No. 44 during four seasons in Atlanta. what other Hawk has worn it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
THRILL LIST: Ten all-time players who regularly set hearts racing Jul 10, 2009
Julius Erving, Michael Jordan top pro basketball thrill list - Jack McCallum - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 9, 2009 10:59AM; Updated: Thursday July 9, 2009 1:17PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Coll. basketball Jul 10, 2009
Pete Maravich,David Thompsontop college basketball Thrill List - Alexander Wolff - SI.com ... "Pistol' Pete Maravich, LSU I leave you with quotes from two coaches. One is from LSU's Press Maravich, Pete's dad and college coach: "I get to the point where I don't coach him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Team analysis Jun 26, 2009
A terrific passer in the mold of the late Pete Maravich, Rubio, 6-4, has tremendous upside for a rebuilding franchise and a confident attitude to match: "I'm I'm not like anybody else," he told ESPN.. The Wolves took Syracuse sophomore , a natural scorer who can penetrate. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bucks may not be done making deals (301) Jun 25, 2009
The Timberwolves would then select Rubio, whom some observers claim is the second coming of Pistol Pete Maravich. n The New York Knicks, who currently have the eighth overall pick, are trying to acquire the No. 3 pick from Oklahoma City. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Alexander: Despite hype, Rubio faces tons of questions Jun 23, 2009
The skill setRubio, who has been playing professionally since he was just 15, has been pegged as a modern-day Pete Maravich. Words that come to mind when describing him include: creativity, vision, leadership and true point guard. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PETER JACKEL: Hilltoppers' Wagner aces history Jun 16, 2009
Throughout a school year unlike any other in recent memory for a Racine County athlete, Sam Wagner has been inspired by his hero, NBA legend Pete Maravich, who died four years before Wagner was born. Personally, I find it intriguing that this gifted athlete has such an allegiance to the past, but there must be something to it. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
JAZZ FUNERAL Jun 16, 2009
The birthplace of the American art form would be home to a professional team wearing that trio of unmistakable Carnival colors, purple, green and gold, an adopted child of the state, Pete Maravich, creating magic that had never been witnessed. It was 30 years ago Monday, June 8, 1979, that the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved a proposal by the team's ownership, the majority of which was absentee, to relocate the franchise to Salt Lake City for the 1979-80 season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Former NBA star Randy Smith dies at 60 Jun 6, 2009
"He was always happy. And he always had a positive outlook on life. His teammates loved him.''At the 1978 All-Star game, Smith - playing alongside the likes of Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Dave Cowens and Pete Maravich - scored 27 points and was the Most Valuable Player.He averaged 16.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists for his career. In one stretch, he averaged more than 20 points for four straight seasons. He finished with 16,262 points.Lakers assistant coach Jim Cleamons played against... (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA ironman Randy Smith dies Jun 6, 2009
At the 1978 All-Star Game, Smith -- playing alongside the likes of Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Dave Cowens and Pete Maravich -- scored 27 points and was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Dick Raphael/NBAE/Getty Images. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Opinion: One has to wonder if Rubio is ready for NBA May 28, 2009
It isn't that Rubio who some have labeled the "Spanish Pete Maravich" doesn't want to start his NBA career with a perennial loser. A handful of players have felt that way, acted upon it and dealt with the repercussions, including Danny Ferry, Steve Francis and Kobe Bryant, the latter to a lesser degree. (MSNBC -- Sports)
T-Wolves introduce Kahn as head of basketball operations May 23, 2009
Mike Conley Jr. hasn't been the answer as the quarterback on Beale Street and Rubio has conjured up images of playmakers like the legendary Pete Maravich and Steve Nash. Think: Nash 3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nuggets lack the look of a champion May 21, 2009
Rubio, a playmaker that has conjured up images of the legendary Pete Maravich and Steve Nash, will likely arrive on Beale Street without all the expectations heaped upon Griffin. Now that's a nice gift. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Writer says Rubio will be NBA star May 21, 2009
Thomsen said Rubio has been compared to Pete Maravich, but Rubio isn't a scorer like Pistol Pete. Thomsen expects the Grizzlies to take Rubio at No. 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
E-MAILING IT IN: Discussing dream MNF booth, NBA draft May 20, 2009
Osterhout: You should see Pete Maravich set to Free Bird. Maravich makes Rubio look like a cover band, albeit a decent cover band. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Easy pickings May 20, 2009
That would open the door for Ricky Rubio, Spain's supposed Pete Maravich clone, to take over the point. Ultimately figure on sanity prevailing and the best player in the draft, Griffin, going to Tuesday's luckiest at the lottery, Donald T.'s penchant for the bizarre notwithstanding. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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)
Hornets' focus should be a simple one May 6, 2009
At the time, Butch's challenge was handling Pete Maravich, a challenge, you might say, that was the flip side of what Scott has with Chris Paul. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Scott Howard-CooperINSIDE THE NBA Apr 30, 2009
Also, Rubio is a charismatic playmaker who has drawn unfair comparisons to ball-handling genius Pete Maravich in style and appearance, and has a better chance to sell tickets. That matters. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Roundball Classic: PG's 2008-09 Boys' Fabulous 5 Apr 12, 2009
That's a tough one, but I'd say Pistol Pete Maravich. Something you'd like to get around to doing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Men's, women's Naismith Award winners Apr 12, 2009
Naismith Award winners. No women's winner before 1983. (MSNBC -- Sports)
OFF THE MARK: Hoops HOF class leaves us wanting more Apr 7, 2009
Rick Barry, Walt Frazier and Pete Maravich, inducted in 1987, might be the most electrifying trio. No three guys plied the basketball trade with more singular style than they did. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jazz evokes memories of 30 years ago Apr 5, 2009
At first, the news seemed rather far-fetched, a team vigorously supported by New Orleans basketball fans, thanks to the draw of the then-greatest basketball player in the world, Pistol Pete Maravich, angling to head West into a city that ardently supported an ABA team called the Utah Stars, abandoning the spacious Superdome for a tiny downtown arena called the Salt Palace. Yet, at the very moment New Orleanians awoke to this news over their morning coffee, team owner Sam Battistone and a... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Smith hits milestone in big senior year Mar 29, 2009
Schoelzel said he had never seen a player like Smith, who would keep shooting after two-hour practices, who would watch as much as basketball as possible and who would study players new and old which led to Smith reconstructing his shot after Pete Maravich s.. He studies players and games so much, Schoelzel said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
LSU savoring a run of success Mar 26, 2009
However, there was little negativity among the sixth-seeded LSU Lady Tigers after a 62-52 second-round loss to No. 3-seeded Louisville on Tuesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. A Sweet 16 berth was within reach when LSU led 42-41 midway through the second half. (Nola.com -- Sports)
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The comparison people are making to Rubio is former NBA great Pete Maravich, and that has as much to do with Rubio's facial features as his game. But every NBA executive I have spoken to about the Spanish point guard believes his potential is essentially limitless. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lady Tigers have faced tall odds all season Mar 25, 2009
That's what is on the line when No. 6 seed LSU (19-10) hosts No. 3 Louisville (30-4) at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and will be televised by ESPN2. That the Lady Tigers find themselves in this position is a testament to the program's staying power and perseverance exhibited by this year's team. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lady Tigers' Sweet streak broken Mar 25, 2009
Although she delivered 21 points, Hightower couldn't seem to morph into superhero form Tuesday night against No. 3-seeded Louisville at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The No. 6-seeded Lady Tigers (19-11) fell 62-52, ending a streak of six consecutive trips to the Sweet 16 and five straight trips to the. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Scorecard: By the Numbers Mar 25, 2009
At Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, La ... At Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, La. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
[From The Times-Picayune] Mar 24, 2009
When/where: 8:30 p.m today at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. TV: ESPN2. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Louisville's McCoughtry has total package Mar 24, 2009
The No. 6 seed Lady Tigers (19-10) defeated Wisconsin-Green Bay 69-59 on Sunday to advance to a second-round game against the third-seeded Cardinals (30-4) today at 8:30 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. If LSU can get past Louisville, it will head to Raleigh, N.C., for its seventh consecutive appearance in the Sweet 16. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Louisville Coasts Into Second Round Mar 23, 2009
(Sports Network) - Candyce Bingham and Angel McCoughtry put forth 12 points apiece, as the third-seeded Louisville Cardinals cruised past the 14th-seeded Liberty Lady Flames, 62-42, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's Raleigh Regional at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Becky Burke chipped in with 11 points for the Cardinals (30-4), who move on to the second round versus sixth-seeded LSU on Tuesday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lady Tigers follow Hightower's lead Mar 23, 2009
What Hightower has proven is that the Arlington, Texas native was capable of providing the type of leadership necessary to maintain the purple and gold standard set before her one that will continue this weekend when No. 6 LSU (18-10) host No. 11 Green Bay (29-3) in Sunday's first round of the NCAA tournament at 6 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. "It's phenomenal what she's done for LSU women's basketball this year," LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor said. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hightower sets pace in win Mar 23, 2009
This time around, with the stakes significantly raised, LSU didn't have to sweat as much because of larger cushion but there was still plenty of angst down the stretch in the sixth-seeded Lady Tigers' 69-59 victory Sunday over No. 11 Green Bay in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. "We're playing Tennessee out here and Allison Hightower goes out," Chancellor recalled, having to play without his first-team All-SEC performer for the last nine minutes in a... (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hightower leads Lady Tigers into 2nd round Mar 23, 2009
Hightower broke her previous career high of 23 points with more than 16 minutes remaining in the game, finished with 26 and helped the sixth-seeded Lady Tigers (19-10) roll to a 69-59 victory against No. 11 seed Wisconsin-Green Bay (29-4) on Sunday night in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU moves on to face the winner of No. 3 seed Louisville and No. 14 Liberty at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday in the PMAC.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Young Lady Tigers ready, set Mar 22, 2009
BATON ROUGE -- The LSU Lady Tigers pointed and cheered as 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach Van Chancellor huffed and puffed his way up the stairs at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center during Saturday's pre-NCAA Tournament practice. The unusual spectacle left many NCAA officials chuckling on the sidelines as Chancellor triumphantly reached the top of the stands. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Small Forward Mar 21, 2009
New York Times Magazine, March 22The cover story profiles Allonzo Trier, the 13-year-old basketball wunderkind from Seattle with moves like Pete Maravich. Trier, who already has his own clothing line, is widely regarded as one of the best middle-school players in the country. (Slate)
Hightower is All-SEC first team Mar 19, 2009
LSU COACHES CHIPPING IN: Three LSU coaches -- Les Miles (football), Trent Johnson (men's basketball) and Paul Mainieri (baseball) -- along with Athletic Director Joe Alleva -- have each contributed $1,000 in an effort to allow LSU students free admission to the NCAA women's basketball tournament games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Sunday and Tuesday nights in Baton Rouge. The Lady Tigers play Wisconsin-Green Bay at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the PMAC, followed by a game between Louisville and... (Nola.com -- Sports)
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Mar 18, 2009
At Pete Maravich Assembly Center ... At Pete Maravich Assembly Center. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Opinion: Looking for bracket busters? Start with VCU Mar 18, 2009
He hit 30 of 35 free throws in that game, placing him in the NCAA record book next to Pistol Pete Maravich, who hit 30 for LSU.. Woodside was the Summit League player of the year and averaged 22. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lady Tigers seeded sixth; host Green Bay Mar 17, 2009
However, thanks to a strong finish to the regular season, Chancellor was able to enjoy the fruits of that success when LSU (18-10) was awarded a No. 6 seed and will host No. 11 Green Bay in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game will be televised by ESPN2. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
LSU relishes home-court advantage Mar 16, 2009
The Lady Tigers will discover their seeding tonight, but it already was determined that they will host the first and second rounds at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center beginning Sunday. Apparently, junior guard Allison Hightower and freshman forward LaSondra Barrett didn't get the memo about playing at home. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Spoils of being a Tiger follow Ludwig Mar 11, 2009
Ludwig has been able to attend a great majority of LSU's home games where he's experienced the program's renaissance - ranging from the Southeastern Conference regular-season crown, to a national ranking to a rebirth of the school's fan base that's made the Pete Maravich Assembly Center a feared venue once again. "Basically everything that's happened coach (Trent) Johnson told me it was going to happen," Ludwig said. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lady Tigers upbeat entering SEC Tournament Mar 6, 2009
The Lady Tigers' impressive late drive also may have sewn up an invitation to the NCAA Tournament, which will hold first- and second-round games in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 22 and 24. "We've got to go out there and continue what we've been doing," Hightower said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Despite setback, Johnson is lauded Mar 6, 2009
BATON ROUGE -- Inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center after No. 12-ranked LSU's 75-67 loss to Vanderbilt was one of those bittersweet scenes. LSU Coach Trent Johnson, microphone in hand, is thanking the Tigers faithful for backing his team through good times and bad. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Vanderbilt stuns No. 12 LSU behind Ogilvy's 33 Mar 5, 2009
Marcus Thornton scored 18 points for the Tigers (25-5, 13-2), the SEC regular season champs who lost for only the second time at home this season in 20 games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Tasmin Mitchell added 16 points for the Tigers and Bo Spencer had 14. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vanderbilt puts celebration on hold with upset of No. 11 LSU Mar 5, 2009
The game went a little like that, too, as the No. 11 Tigers unceremoniously lost an SEC game for the first time since Jan. 11 as Vanderbilt snapped LSU's 13-game SEC winning streak with a 75-67 victory in front of a sold-out, Pete Maravich Assembly Center crowd of 13,249. "They're going to drop the banner," LSU coach Trent Johnson said proudly on the microphone near midcourt just after the game, but it was already down. (USA Today -- Sports)
SENIOR MOMENT Mar 5, 2009
Commodores center A.J. Ogilvy scored 33 points and freshman Brad Tinsley hit a key 3-point basket as Vandy upset the No. 12 and Southeastern Conference regular-season champion Tigers 75-67 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU Coach Trent Johnson chose to honor the departing seniors by starting all five on Senior Night, rather than just the usual three. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tigers finally are turning some heads Mar 3, 2009
UPDATED: 2 :34 a.m. CDT, March 03, 2009. LSU takes sudden leap in Top 25 polls Tuesday, March 03, 2009 By Jim Kleinpeter Staff writer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Simply a luthier - Being someone who’s always built guitars, Paradise man decides to do it full time Feb 28, 2009
Just like Pistol Pete Maravich seldom went anywhere without a basketball in his hands, McCollum says the serious guitar player never goes anywhere without his instrument. Getting good at it means playing every chance you get. (Missoulian, MT)
Small school star ready to shine for LSU Feb 28, 2009
Eddie Ludwig and his family walked into the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at LSU on Jan. 24 and his heart skipped a beat. Bradley Handwerger / WWL-TV.com. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Lady Tigers beat Lady Vols Feb 27, 2009
However, senior Kristen Morris forced a jump ball with three-tenths of a second and the Lady Tigers successfully inbounded the ball to secure a 63-61 Southeastern Conference victory Thursday over the No. 18 Lady Volunteers before a crowd of 6,035 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. "I've lived a year with that loss," Chancellor said of LSU's 47-46 national semifinal setback. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
LSU finally topples nemesis Tennessee, boosts rsum Feb 27, 2009
Thursday night, however, with both teams sporting radically different and younger lineups and a crowd of 6,035 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center screaming, the Lady Tigers refused to repeat that defensive error. Sophomore guard Latear Eason pressured Lady Vols standout Shekinna Stricklen as she dribbled down court and got it to Glory Johnson in the paint. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NO LUSTER LOST Feb 26, 2009
LSU will host first- and second-round games of next month's tournament at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU Coach Van Chancellor said the combination of history and tantalizing improvement -- LSU has won three in a row, including a victory over No. 9 Florida -- makes tonight's matchup appealing. (Nola.com -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: LSU 81, Florida 75 Feb 25, 2009
Pete Maravich Assembly Center Attendance: 13,345. Florida 75. (USA Today -- Sports)
