WARRIORS SUMMER LEAGUE INFO.

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2 WARRIORS SUMMER LEAGUE INFO. TEAM HEADQUARTERS THE Hotel at Mandalay Bay 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV (702) Phone (702) Fax WARRIORS PR CONTACT Raymond Ridder (July 12-21) V.P., Public Relations (510) Cell rcridder@gs-warriors.com NBA SUMMER LEAGUE PR CONTACTS Maureen Coyle Cindy Bradwisch Joanna Shapiro NBA Communications NBA Summer League PR NBA D-League Communications (201) Cell (801) (201) mcoyle@nba.com edmanc@gmail.com jshapiro@nba.com 2012 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE: Golden State will take part in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV, for the fifth straight year i(no Summer League in 2011) n 2012, playing a total of five contests from July 13 through July The team will be coached by Warriors assistant coach Pete Myers with fellow assistants Wes Unseld, Jr., Jerry DeGregorio, Darren Erman, Kris Weems, Joe Boylan and John Fahey joining him on the bench... The NBA Summer League will be held on the campus of UNLV, with games taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion... Overall, 24 teams (23 NBA, one NBDL) will field a squad in the NBA Summer League... For schedules, results and additional information, log onto You can also log onto NBA Media Central ( to access box scores immediately after the conclusion of each game. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 2012 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE SCHEDULE DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION Tue, July 10 Practice #1 11:00 a.m. Sierra Vista HS (8100 W. Robindale Blvd., Las Vegas) Practice #2 7:00 p.m. Sierra Vista HS (8100 W. Robindale Blvd., Las Vegas) Wed, July 11 Practice #1 11:00 a.m. Sierra Vista HS (8100 W. Robindale Blvd., Las Vegas) Practice #2 7:00 p.m. Sierra Vista HS (8100 W. Robindale Blvd., Las Vegas) Thurs, July 12 Practice #1 11:00 a.m. Sierra Vista HS (8100 W. Robindale Blvd., Las Vegas) Fri, July 13 Shootaround 9:00 a.m. Cox Pavilion (Campus of UNLV) vs. L.A. Lakers 5:00 p.m. Cox Pavilion (Campus of UNLV) Sat, July 14 vs. Denver Nuggets 3:00 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center (Campus of UNLV) Mon, July 16 vs. Phoenix Suns (Scrimmage) 1:00 p.m. Cox Pavilion (Campus of UNLV) Tue, July 17 Practice 11:00 a.m. Sierra Vista HS (8100 W. Robindale Blvd., Las Vegas) Wed, July 18 Shootaround 10:00 a.m. Thomas & Mack Center (Campus of UNLV) vs. Miami Heat 7:30 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center (Campus of UNLV) Thurs, July 19 Practice 11:00 a.m. Sierra Vista HS (8100 W. Robindale Blvd., Las Vegas) Fri, July 20 Shootaround 10:00 a.m. Cox Pavilion (Campus of UNLV) vs. Chicago Bulls 5:30 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center (Campus of UNLV) Sat, July 21 vs. New Orleans Hornets 3:30 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center (Campus of UNLV) 2012 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE: On days when the team has two practices, media members are invited to attend either session with media availability following practice (it is suggested to arrive one hour after practice has begun). On those days when there is only one practice, media members are invited to attend, with media availability following practice. On game days, media availability will be AFTER games. Additionally there will be media availability after shootarounds on game days. Please contact Raymond Ridder at (510) to verify times, as they are subject to change

3 DIRECTIONS FROM TEAM HEADQUARTERS DIRECTIONS FROM TEAM HEADQUARTERS (THE HOTEL AT MANDALAY BAY) TO SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL (PRACTICE SITE) THE HOTEL AT MANDALAY BAY 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S Las Vegas, NV Start out going SOUTHEAST toward S LAS VEGAS BLVD/NV-604 S/THE STRIP. 0.1 mi 2. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S LAS VEGAS BLVD/NV-604 S/THE STRIP. 0.3 mi 3. Take the RUSSELL ROAD ramp toward I mi 4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto W RUSSELL RD. 0.5 mi 5. Merge onto I-15 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward LOS ANGELES. 1.1 mi 6. Take EXIT 34 toward AIRPORT/I-215 E/CR-215 W/HENDERSON/215 WEST. 0.2 mi 7. Merge onto CR-215 W/BRUCE WOODBURY BELT. 4.2 mi 8. Take the BUFFALO DR exit, EXIT mi 9. Merge onto FRONTAGE RD. 0.2 mi 10. Turn LEFT onto S BUFFALO Dr. 1.3 mi 11. Turn RIGHT onto W ROBINDALE RD. 0.2 mi W ROBINDALE RD SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL 8100 W Robindale Rd Las Vegas, NV Total Travel Estimate: 13 minutes / 8.22 miles - 2 -

4 WARRIORS SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER (AS OF 7/10/12) NO PLAYER POS HT WT DOB PRIOR TO NBA/FROM NBA EXP. 40 Harrison Barnes F /30/92 North Carolina/USA R 20 Kent Bazemore* G/F /1/89 Old Dominion/USA R 25 Justin Burrell F /18/88 St. John s/usa R 31 Festus Ezeli C /21/89 Vanderbilt/Nigeria R 23 Draymond Green F /4/90 Michigan State/USA R 18 Justin Hurtt G /3/88 Tulsa/USA R 22 Charles Jenkins G /28/89 Hofstra/USA 1 52 Dallas Lauderdale F /11/88 Ohio State/USA R 35 Wendell McKines F /18/88 New Mexico State/USA R 21 Joe Ragland G /11/89 Wichita State/USA R 7 Frank Robinson G /1/84 Cal State Fullerton/USA R 50 Rakim Sanders F /8/89 Fairfield/USA R 6 Garrett Sim G /10/90 Oregon/USA R 45 Andre Smith F /21/85 North Dakota State/USA R 11 Klay Thompson F /8/90 Washington State/USA 1 32 Dar Tucker G /11/88 DePaul/USA R 3 Jeremy Tyler F /21/91 Tokyo Apache/USA 1 9 Maalik Wayns* G /2/91 Villanova/USA R 34 Kyle Weems F /23/89 Missouri State/USA R 33 Chris Wright F /30/88 Dayton/USA 1 19 Andre Young G /16/90 Clemson/USA R *Playing in Orlando Summer League and will join team prior to first game Summer League Head Coach Pete Myers, Arkansas-Little Rock Assistant Coaches Wes Unseld Jr., Johns Hopkins Jerry DeGregorio, St. John s Darren Erman, Emory (GA) Kris Weems, Stanford Joe Boylan, Emerson John Fahey, Edgewood Athletic Trainers Chad Bergman, IUPUI Frank Bernard, U.C. Davis 3...Jeremy Tyler 6...Garrett Sim 7...Frank Robinson 9...Maalik Wayns Klay Thompson Justin Hurtt 19...Andre Young Kent Bazemore Joe Ragland 22...Charles Jenkins 23...Draymond Green NUMERICAL ROSTER Justin Burrell 31...Festus Ezeli 32...Dar Tucker 33...Chris Wright Kyle Weems 35...Wendell McKines Harrison Barnes Andre Smith 50...Rakim Sanders Dallas Lauderdale - 3 -

5 WARRIORS SUMMER LEAGUE NOTES D-LEAGUE DELEGATES Four of the Warriors Summer League players have at one time in their career spent time in the NBA D-League, including Jeremy Tyler and Chris Wright, who were assigned to the Dakota Wizards at various points of the season. Tyler averaged 15.6 points and 7.8 rebounds in five D-League games while Wright tallied 17.8 points and 8.8 rebounds in 13 regular season games and 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in two playoff games for Dakota. Dar Tucker also made his mark in the D-League, winning the slam dunk contest at the 2010 NBA D-League All-Star Game and being named the league s Most Improved Player in Played in D-League last season (2): Jeremy Tyler - Dakota Chris Wright - Dakota and Maine Previously played in D-League (2): Frank Robinson - Los Angeles Dar Tucker - Los Angeles, New Mexico and Texas In , the Warriors D-League affiliate is scheduled to move from Bismarck, North Dakota to Santa Cruz, California. HELLO FROM OVERSEAS Seven of the Warriors 21 Summer League players have at one time in their career played professionally overseas, including Jeremy Tyler, who became the first American-born player to skip high school early to turn pro when he left San Diego High School after his junior year to play with Maccabi Haifa in Israel. Frank Robinson and Andre Smith are the most seasoned, each having spent time with five different foreign teams. The following have all spent time overseas: Justin Burrell - Yokohama BC (Japan); Justin Hurtt - M. Hainaut (Belgium), Cimberio VA (Italy); Dallas Lauderdale - PGE Turow (Poland); Frank Robinson - B.C. Habikaa (Isreal), Sokhumi Tbilsisi (Georgia), Maccabi Haifa (Isreal), Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia), ENBW Ludwigsburg (Germany); Andre Smith - Otto Caserta (Italy), Karsiyaka (Turkey), Everton Tigers (United Kingdom), Niigata Albirex (Japan), Sions Herens Basket (Switzerland); Dar Tucker - Maurienne (France); Jeremy Tyler - Tokoyo Apache (Japan), Maccabi Haifa (Israel) Players on the Warriors Summer League roster have played on 16 teams overseas in 13 different countries. Three members (Justin Burrell, Andre Smith, Jeremy Tyler) have played in the same league (Japan League) at different times, while two (Justin Hurtt, Andre Smith) competed in the Italian League. FROM ROOKIES TO VETERANS A rash of injuries opened the door for the Warriors youngsters to showcase their talents during the season, and many took advantage of the opportunity, including four players on the Warriors summer league roster (Klay Thompson, Charles Jenkins, Jeremy Tyler and Chris Wright). In the month of April, Thompson led all rookies in scoring (18.6 points) and Jenkins led the rooks with 6.3 assists, while Tyler ranked tied for fifth with 5.9 rebounds during the month. The Warriors made NBA history in the season finale on April 26, becoming the first team since at least (when Elias began tracking starters) to start five rookies in a game (Mickell Gladness was the other) one that saw Wright score 25 points, the most all season by a rookie making his debut start. Thompson, Jenkins, Tyler and Wright are the only players on the Warriors Summer League squad to have played a regular season game in the NBA (Frank Robinson has played in the preseason with the Atlanta Hawks). U-S-KLAY Fresh off a First Team All-Rookie season for Klay Thompson, last year s 11th overall pick isn t taking the summer off. Thompson was selected to practice with Team USA as part of the USA Select Team, one of 13 players chosen to help Team USA prepare for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London. Following his duties with the Select Team, taking place at UNLV s Mendenhall Center, Thompson will join his Golden State teammates at Summer League. Thompson, who led all rookies in three-point percentage (.414) and three-point field goals made (111) in , is the first Warrior to don the Stars and Stripes since Stephen Curry helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Turkey. ROOKIE ORIENTATION Draft picks Harrison Barnes (#7 overall), Festus Ezeli (#30) and Draymond Green (#35) will make their Warrior debuts in Las Vegas, along with eight other players fresh out of college. Of the Warriors 11 true rookies, 10 took part in pre-draft workouts for the team in Oakland, excluding only Barnes. VEGAS VET Because there was no Summer League in 2011, only one player on the Warriors Summer League roster has played in the Las Vegas Summer League: Frank Robinson with the Los Angeles Lakers in Three others have played in the Orlando Summer League: Dar Tucker in 2009 with the Utah Jazz as well as Kent Bazemore (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Maalik Wayns (Orlando Magic) in

6 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS ROSTER (AS OF 7/10/12) NO PLAYER POS HT WT BORN PRIOR TO NBA/FROM YEARS 40 Harrison Barnes F /30/92 North Carolina/USA R 15 Andris Biedrins C /2/86 BK Skonto/Latvia 8 12 Andrew Bogut C /28/84 Utah/Australia 7 30 Stephen Curry G /14/88 Davidson/USA 3 31 Festus Ezeli (D) C /21/89 Vanderbilt/Nigeria R 32 Mickell Gladness (U) C /26/86 Alabama A&M/USA 1 23 Draymond Green (D) F /4/90 Michigan State/USA R 44 Richard Jefferson F /21/80 Arizona/USA Charles Jenkins G /28/89 Hofstra/USA 1 10 David Lee F/C /29/83 Florida/USA 7 5 Dominic McGuire (U) F /20/85 Fresno State/USA 5 31 Mikki Moore (U) F/C /4/75 Nebraska/USA 13 2 Nate Robinson (U) G /31/84 Washington/USA 7 4 Brandon Rush (R) F/G /7/85 Kansas/USA 4 11 Klay Thompson G /8/90 Washington State/USA 1 3 Jeremy Tyler F/C /21/91 Tokyo Apache/USA 1 33 Chris Wright (U) F /30/88 Dayton/USA 1 1 Dorell Wright F /2/85 South Kent Prep (CA)/USA 8 Head Coach Mark Jackson, St. John s Assistant Coaches Michael Malone, Loyola (MD) Pete Myers, Arkansas-Little Rock Wes Unseld Jr., Johns Hopkins Jerry DeGregorio, St. John s Darren Erman, Emory (GA) Kris Weems, Stanford Head Athletic Trainer Chad Bergman, IUPUI HOW THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS WERE ASSEMBLED OBTAINED VIA TRADE Richard Jefferson Andrew Bogut Brandon Rush Jeremy Tyler David Lee FROM THE DRAFT Harrison Barnes Festus Ezeli Draymond Green Klay Thompson Charles Jenkins Stephen Curry Andris Biedrins From San Antonio, on March 15, 2012, along with T.J. Ford and a conditional 2012 first-round draft pick in exchange for G/F Stephen Jackson From Milwaukee, on March 14, 2012, along with G/F Stephen Jackson in exchange for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown From Indiana, on December 20, 2011, in exchange for Lou Amundson From Charlotte, on June 23, 2011, in exchange for cash considerations From New York, on July 9, 2010, in exchange for Kelenna Azubuike, Anthony Randolph and Ronny Turiaf 2012, First Round, #7 overall 2012, First Round, #30 overall 2012, Second Round, #35 overall 2011, First Round, #11 overall 2011, Second Round, #44 overall 2009, First Round, #7 overall 2004, First Round, #11 overall SIGNED AS FREE AGENT Mikki Moore Signed as a free agent on April 16, 2012 Mickell Gladness Signed to a 10-day contract on March 22, 2012; Signed for remainder of season on April 1, 2012 Nate Robinson Signed as a free agent on January 4, 2011 Dominic McGuire Signed as a free agent on December 15, 2011 Chris Wright Signed as a free agent on December 10, 2011 Dorell Wright Signed as a free agent on July 12,

7 WARRIORS FINAL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS PLAYER G GS MIN FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST PF DQ STL TO BLK PTS AVG Ellis Lee Curry Thompson Bogut (TOT) Robinson D. Wright Rush Jefferson (TOT) Jefferson (GS) Brown Jenkins Udoh Tyler Smith Ford (TOT) McGuire Moore C. Wright Gladness (TOT) Gladness (GS) Barron Biedrins Benson WARRIORS OPPONENTS SINGLE-GAME HIGHS - - AVERAGE PER GAME - - CAREER HIGHS (C=SET, T=TIED IN 11-12) - PLAYER MIN REB AST STL TO BLK PTS MIN REB AST STL TO BLK PTS FG FGA FT FTA REB AST PTS Ellis T 39 16C C Lee T 37 Curry Thompson C 25C 7C 8C 8C 8C 31C Bogut (TOT) Robinson D. Wright Rush Jefferson (TOT) Jefferson (GS) Brown Jenkins C 22C 6C 6C 6C 12C 27C Udoh C 14T 7C 7C C Tyler C 19C 4C 7C 11C 2C 16C Smith T C 7 12 Ford (TOT) McGuire T Moore C. Wright C 14C 5C 7C 8C 1C 25C Gladness (TOT) C 10C 2C 4C 9C 2C 14C Gladness (GS) Barron Biedrins Benson C 1C 0C 0C 2C 0C 0C WARRIORS OPPONENTS

8 SUMMER LEAGUE HEAD COACH PETE MYERS Pete Myers joined the Warriors as an assistant coach in , bringing over 20 years of NBA experience as a player, coach and scout to the staff. Myers joins the Warriors having served the last 12 seasons in the Chicago Bulls organization, including nine seasons on the bench as an assistant coach. He originally joined the Bulls as a scout during the season before joining the team s coaching staff in the middle of the campaign. After nine seasons on the Bulls bench as an assistant including stints as interim head coach for two games during the season and one game during the season Myers returned to scouting for Chicago last season. As a player, Myers appeared in 277 regular season games over nine NBA seasons with seven teams (the Bulls, Spurs, 76ers, Knicks, Heat & Hornets) between 1986 and 1998, averaging a combined 4.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He had his finest NBA season in as the Bulls starting shooting guard (during the first year of Michael Jordan s first retirement), appearing in a career-high 82 games (81 starts) and averaging career-highs of 7.9 points, 3.0 assists and 24.8 minutes per contest. Originally selected by the Bulls in the sixth round (120th overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft, Myers also played in the CBA and in Italy during his professional career. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Myers played collegiately at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, where he earned All-Conference honors as a senior in SUMMER LEAGUE ASSISTANT COACHES Wes Unseld Jr. joined the Warriors as an assistant coach in , marking his 14th season in the NBA as either a coach or scout. Unseld comes to Golden State having served 13 seasons with the Washington Wizards, including the last six campaigns as an assistant coach. As an assistant coach he played a major role in player development, helping the Wizards to four consecutive playoff appearances from As the Wizards ultimate source of scouting reports on both opposing teams and players, Unseld played a vital role in Washington s game planning and game preparation. Just four days after his graduating from Johns Hopkins University in 1997, Unseld began his NBA career as the Wizards professional and college scout. Later that same year, he was promoted to the position of advance scout. In addition to his nine-year tenure as advance pro scout for the Wizards, the Maryland native also spent three seasons as an advance scout for the WNBA s Washington Mystics ( ). In 1998, he spent part of the season serving as an assistant coach for the Mystics. The son of Hall of Famer Wes Unseld, Unseld Jr. played on the men s basketball team at Johns Hopkins for three seasons. Unseld and his wife, Evelyn, were married in July. WES UNSELD, JR. JERRY DeGREGORIO Jerry DeGregorio joined the Warriors as an assistant coach in , marking his second run as an NBA assistant coach. Overall, DeGregorio s coaching résumé includes stints as an NBA assistant coach, as well as head coaching assignments at nearly every other level including NCAA Division I, Division II, junior college and high school. Most recently, since 2004, he has served as an individual skill development coach based out of Los Angeles. As part of his private practice, DeGregorio has trained and instructed many current and former NBA players, including Tyson Chandler, Emeka Okafor, Lamar Odom, Kevin Love, Tyler Hansbrough and Cole Aldrich. A native of New Britain, Connecticut, DeGregorio previously worked for the Los Angeles Clippers for two seasons ( & ), serving as both director of player development and assistant coach. Prior to joining the Clippers, he was the head basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island from after working as an assistant coach at URI from While at Rhode Island, DeGregorio coached future NBA players Lamar Odom and Cutino Mobley. DeGregorio s first head coaching job at the college level came at Mattatuck (Conn.) Community College in

9 Darren Erman joined the Warriors as an assistant coach/player development in , marking his fifth season working with an NBA team. Erman joins the Warriors after spending the last four seasons as a coaching assistant with the Boston Celtics. While with the Celtics, he performed scouting duties and worked extensively with players on individual skill development. During his time in Boston, the team posted a combined (.713) regular-season record, winning an NBA Championship in 2008 and an Eastern Conference Championship in Prior to joining the Celtics, Erman served as an assistant coach at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts for two seasons from While serving as a volunteer assistant at Brandeis, he also worked closely with several players on the Celtics roster, putting the players through drills and working on individual skill development. From , Erman served as an assistant coach for national prep powerhouse St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. While at St. Anthony, he worked for Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley, who has led the tiny high school to 24 State Championships and four National Championships during his legendary career. It was during his time in New Jersey that Erman first started working with individual NBA players. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Erman began his coaching career as a student coach at Emory University in Atlanta, where he graduated summa cum laude/phi beta kappa in After graduating from Northwestern University Law School in 2000, he practiced law at Latham & Watkins before making the decision to pursue coaching. Erman currently resides in Oakland. SUMMER LEAGUE ASSISTANT COACHES DARREN ERMAN Kris Weems joined the Warriors as an assistant coach/player development in , having spent the better part of the last 15 years immersed in the Bay Area basketball scene. Weems Bay Area basketball connection began as a player at Stanford University. During his successful four-year collegiate career, Weems helped Stanford to four-straight NCAA appearances and a trip to the 1998 Final Four during his junior season, a year in which he also earned All-Pac 10 First Team honors. As a senior in 1999, Weems served as co-captain and earned honorable mention All-Pac 10 honors after helping the Cardinal to the first of three consecutive league titles. After graduating with a degree in sociology in 1999, the Kansas City, Kansas, native played one season professionally with Hapoel-Tel Aviv in Israel before returning to the Bay Area, where he served as assistant athletic director and assistant basketball coach at Menlo College in 2001 before returning to Stanford. Back on The Farm, Weems worked as an administrative assistant for the Cardinal men s basketball program for three years before serving as special assistant to the associate athletic director for three additional years. While working with Stanford s athletic department, Weems became the head varsity basketball coach at The Menlo School in Atherton, California, in In seven seasons as head coach, Weems led his teams to a combined record, winning five league championships and two Central Coast Section Division IV titles. In 2007, he was named CCS Coach of the Year by the San Jose Mercury News. Additionally, in the spring of 2008, Weems founded the Kris Weems Academy, a competitive AAU basketball program for which he served as the CEO and head coach. For the past two seasons, Weems has served as a television analyst for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, providing color commentary for the network s coverage of both the Pac-10 and West Coast Conference. Weems and his wife, Neda, reside in Oakland. KRIS WEEMS - 8 -

10 HARRISON BARNES FORWARD 40 HEIGHT: 6-8 WEIGHT: 210 BIRTHDATE: 5/30/92 BIRTHPLACE: AMES, IA COLLEGE: NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL: AMES HS (IA) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE DRAFTED BY: GSW, 2012, FIRST ROUND (#7) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was selected by Golden State in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft (seventh overall). COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 75 (73 starts) games over two seasons with North Carolina, averaging 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.3 minutes while shooting.430 from the field and.349 from three-point range. Helped North Carolina to consecutive Elite Eight appearances (lost to Kentucky in both tournaments) HIGHLIGHTS WITH NORTH CAROLINA: Appeared in 38 games (37 starts) as a sophomore, leading the team in scoring with 17.1 points (third in ACC) to go with 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.08 steals in 29.2 minutes, earning First Team All-ACC honors. Also earned Second Team All-America accolades from NABC and Third Team from The Sporting News as well as an NABC All-District selection. Named to the All-ACC Tournament Second Team, scoring 23 points in the ACC championship game on 3/11 vs. Florida State. Scored a season-high 27 points on 1/19 at Virginia Tech. Recorded two double-doubles Scored 20-plus points 13 times and 10-plus 34 times HIGHLIGHTS WITH NORTH CAROLINA: Appeared in 37 games (36 starts) a freshman, averaging 15.6 points (tops among ACC freshmen), 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 29.4 minutes, earning ACC Rookie of the Year honors and a spot on the All-ACC Second Team. Also earned Freshman All-America honors by USBWA and FoxSports.com and was a USBWA All-District pick. Garnered First Team All-ACC Tournament honors with averages of 24.7 points and 5.0 rebounds. Tied a conference record for most points in an ACC game by a freshman with 40 points (12-of-17 FG, 6-of-8 3FG, 10-of-11 FT) in the ACC semifinal on 3/12 vs. Clemson, including 14 of UNC s 19 overtime points (most by a player in one overtime period in the ACC tournament in at least 29 years). Earned NCAA East Regional All-Tournament accolades, helping North Carolina to the Elite Eight with 21.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in four games. Earned ACC Rookie of the Week honors three times. Recorded three double-doubles, grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds to go with 24 points in the team s NCAA Tournament opener on 3/18 vs. Long Island University. Scored 20-plus points seven times and 10-plus points 30 times. PERSONAL: Mother is Shirley Barnes Full name is Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes Given the middle name Jordan after Michael Jordan, whom Barnes mother was a big fan of Is close to his high school coach Vance Downs Won numerous accolades as a prep at Ames High School, including The Sporting News 2009 National High School Athlete of the Year, USA Today s 2010 National Player of the Year and the Morgan Wootten Award as the 2010 National Player of the Year (award also considers character, leadership and student-athlete values) Led Ames to back-to-back undefeated state championships, winning 53 consecutive games (26-0 in 2009 and 27-0 in 2010) Named MVP at McDonald s All-Star Game, the Nike Hoop Summit and the Jordan Brand Classic Named First-Team Parade and USA Today All-American As a senior, averaged 27.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, four assists and four steals while shooting.431 from three-point range Broke Iowa s state scoring record previously held by Fred Hoiberg (1,787 points) Ames went 89-9 in his four years, going undefeated at home in each of the last three and winning four-straight conference championships Named two-time Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year, two-time First Team All-State and Iowa s Mr. Basketball Also competed in track & field (high jump and long jump) Played saxophone and sang in the school choir... Was a member of the USA Junior National Team and had a 46-point, 14-rebound performance against Serbia in 2009 Attended Ames High School with Creighton All-American Doug McDermott Is on COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG North Carolina North Carolina TOTALS

11 BARNES GAME-BY-GAME (NORTH CAROLINA, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 11 Michigan State W, Nov 13 at UNC Asheville W, Nov 20 Mississippi Valley St W, Nov 22 Tennessee State W, Nov 25 South Carolina W, Nov 26 at UNLV L, Nov 30 Wisconsin W, Dec 3 at Kentucky L, Dec 6 Evansville W, Dec 10 Long Beach State W, Dec 17 Appalachian State W, Dec 19 Nicholls W, Dec 21 Texas W, Dec 29 Elon W, Jan 1 Monmouth W, Jan 7 Boston College W, Jan 10 Miami (FL) W, Jan 14 at Florida State L, Jan 19 at Virginia Tech W, Jan 26 North Carolina State W, Jan 29 Georgia Tech W, Jan 31 at Wake Forest W, Feb 4 at Maryland W, Feb 8 Duke L, Feb 11 Virginia W, Feb 15 at Miami (FL) W, Feb 18 Clemson W, Feb 21 at North Carolina St. W, Feb 25 at Virginia W, Feb 29 Maryland W, Mar 3 at Duke W, Mar 9 Maryland W, Mar 10 North Carolina St. W, Mar 11 Florida State L, Mar 16 Vermont W, Mar 18 Creighton W, Mar 23 Ohio W, Mar 25 Kansas L, GP MIN FG FGA 3FG 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

12 KENT BAZEMORE GUARD/FORWARD 20 HEIGHT: 6-5 BIRTHDATE: 7/1/89 COLLEGE: OLD DOMINION NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE WEIGHT:195 BIRTHPLACE: KELFORD, NC HIGH SCHOOL: BERTIE HS (NC) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Accepted an offer to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 Orlando Summer League. Took part in a pre-draft workout for the Golden State Warriors on June 24, 2012 that included first-round draft pick Moe Harkless. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 140 games (103 starts) for Old Dominion, averaging 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.79 steals in 26.3 minutes. Is the all-time Colonial Athletic Association steals leader (250). His 140 games played is an Old Dominion record. Was a part of senior class that became the winningest group in school history, earning 101 career wins, two conference titles and the inaugural CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) championship HIGHLIGHTS WITH OLD DOMINION: Appeared in 35 games (32 starts) as a senior and averaged 15.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.11 steals in 31.5 minutes. Earned consecutive CAA Defensive Player of the Year honors and was a First Team All-CAA and All-District selection. Scored a career-best 37 points to go with 12 rebounds on 2/25 vs. Drexel, one of three double-doubles. Scored 10-plus points 28 times and 20-plus points eight times HIGHLIGHTS WITH OLD DOMINION: Appeared in 34 games (33 starts) as a junior and averaged 12.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.26 steals in 30.7 minutes, earning Second Team All-CAA honors. Was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year. Scored a season-best 22 points on 12/1 vs. Richmond. Scored 10-plus points 22 times and 20-plus points three times HIGHLIGHTS WITH OLD DOMINION: As a sophomore, appeared in 36 games (29 starts) and averaged 8.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.86 steals in 26.7 minutes. Scored 10-plus points five times, including a season-high 19 points on 12/16 vs. Mississippi Valley State HIGHLIGHTS WITH OLD DOMINION: As a freshman, appeared in 35 games (nine starts) and averaged 4.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.3 minutes. Helped ODU win the inaugural CIT championship HIGHLIGHTS WITH OLD DOMINION: Redshirted. PERSONAL: Parents are Kenneth and Glynis Bazmore Has one brother, WyKevin Full name is Kenneth Lamont Bazemore Jr At Bertie High School, averaged 18.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.2 steals as a senior Named North Carolina Coastal Conference Player of the Year as a senior and Roanoke-Chowan Player of the Year as a junior and senior Selected to participate in the North Carolina-South Carolina All-Star Game Averaged 22.9 points and 9.8 rebounds as a junior Majored in human services and criminal justice. COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Old Dominion Old Dominion Old Dominion Old Dominion TOTALS

13 BAZEMORE GAME-BY-GAME (OLD DOMINION, NCAA, ) Date Opponent Result MIN FG-FGA 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 12 Northern Iowa L, Nov 14 Long Island W, Nov 16 Howard W, Nov 19 at South Florida W, Nov 20 at Kentucky L, Nov 23 Vermont L, Nov 29 East Carolina W, Dec 3 at Northeastern W, Dec 9 at Fairfield L, Dec 17 at UCF L, Dec 20 at Richmond L, Dec 22 Virginia Military W, Dec 30 Missouri L, Jan 2 at James Madison W, Jan 5 George Mason L, Jan 7 Towson W, Jan 11 at Delaware W, Jan 14 Hofstra W, Jan 18 at Towson W, Jan 21 at VCU L, Jan 23 Northeastern W, Jan 25 at NC Wilmington W, Jan 28 William & Mary W, Feb 2 James Madison W, Feb 4 at George Mason L, Feb 8 at William & Mary W, Feb 11 VCU L, Feb 14 NC Wilmington W, Feb 18 at Missouri State W, Feb 22 at Georgia State W, Feb 25 Drexel L, Mar 3 Delaware W, Mar 4 at Drexel L, Mar 13 Coastal Carolina W, Mar 18 SC Upstate W, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

14 JUSTIN BURRELL FORWARD 25 HEIGHT: 6-8 WEIGHT: 244 BIRTHDATE: 4/18/88 BIRTHPLACE: GOSHEN, NY COLLEGE: ST. JOHN S HIGH SCHOOL: BRIDGTON ACADEMY (ME) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE LAST TEAM: YOKOHAMA BC (JAPAN) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was not drafted by an NBA franchise HIGHLIGHTS WITH YOKOHAMA B-CORSAIRS (JAPAN LEAGUE): Appeared in 55 games with Yokohama BC, averaging 18.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 29.6 minutes while shooting.511 from the field. Scored a season-high 38 points on 12/28 vs. Toyama Grouses. Scored in double figures in all but one game. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 123 games (67 starts) over four years at St. John s, averaging 8.2 points and 5.0 rebounds in 24.6 minutes while shooting.451 from the field. As a senior in , appeared in 33 games (one start) and averaged 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20.9 minutes while shooting.503 from the field. As a junior in , appeared in 28 games (eight starts) and averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 19.8 minutes. As a sophomore in , appeared in 32 games (28 starts) and averaged 9.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 26.0 minutes. As a freshman in , appeared in 30 games (all starts) and averaged 10.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in 31.5 minutes, earning Big East All-Freshman Team and NABC All-District Second Team honors. PERSONAL: Parents are Renee and Jessie Burrell Name is pronounced buh-rell Chose to attend St. John s in part because he enjoys playing in Madison Square Garden Majored in communication arts Averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and four blocks per game at Bridgton Academy, leading the school to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Championship in , compiling a 35-5 record and holding the nation s No. 1 prep school ranking for most of the season Was rated the No. 2 prep prospect nationally by recruiting services Prior to attending Bridgton, went to Our Savior Lutheran High School in the Bronx, where he averaged 17.4 points, 14.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.5 blocks in

15 BURRELL GAME-BY-GAME (YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Oct 8 Hamamatsu P L, Oct 9 Hamamatsu P W, Oct 15 Saitama Bron. W, Oct 16 Saitama Bron. L, Oct 22 Chiba Jets L, Oct 23 Chiba Jets W, Nov 2 Niigata Albirex L, Nov 3 Niigata Albirex W, Nov 5 Hamamatsu P L, Nov 6 Hamamatsu P L, Nov 22 Shinshu BW W, Nov 23 Shinshu BW L, Dec 2 Oita H.Devils L, Dec 10 Fukuoka Rizing L, Dec 11 Fukuoka Rizing W, Dec 16 Shiga L-Stars L, Dec 17 Shiga L-Stars L, Dec 24 Shinshu BW W, Dec 25 Shinshu BW W, Dec 28 Toyama Grouses L, Dec 29 Toyama Grouses L, Jan 6 Saitama Bron. W, Jan 7 Saitama Bron. W, Jan 21 Niigata Albirex L, Jan 22 Niigata Albirex W, Jan 28 Akita NH W, Jan 29 Akita NH W, Feb 4 Iwate Big Bulls W, Feb 5 Iwate Big Bulls L, Feb 10 Shimane SM W, Feb 11 Shimane SM W, Feb 18 Okinawa GK L, Feb 19 Okinawa GK L, Feb 25 Miyazaki SS L, Feb 26 Miyazaki SS W, Mar 3 Osaka Evessa W, Mar 4 Osaka Evessa L, Mar 9 Kyoto Hannar L, Mar 10 Kyoto Hannar W, Mar 17 Toyama Grouses W, Mar 18 Toyama Grouses W, Mar 24 Chiba Jets L, Mar 25 Chiba Jets W, Apr 7 Akita NH W, Apr 8 Akita NH W, Apr 13 Takamatsu FA W, Apr 14 Takamatsu FA W, Apr 20 Sendai 89ers W, Apr 21 Sendai 89ers W, Apr 28 Sendai 89ers W, Apr 29 Sendai 89ers L, May 10 Akita NH W, May 11 Akita NH L, May 19 Hamamatsu P L, May 20 Kyoto Hannar W, Season: (Yokohama) Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Yokohama AVERAGE Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Yokohama

16 FESTUS EZELI CENTER 31 HEIGHT: 6-11 WEIGHT: 255 BIRTHDATE: 10/21/89 BIRTHPLACE: BENIN CITY, NIGERIA COLLEGE: VANDERBILT HIGH SCHOOL: JESUIT HS (CA) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE DRAFTED BY: GSW, 2012, FIRST ROUND (#30) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was selected by Golden State in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft (30th overall). Took part in a pre-draft workout for the Golden State Warriors on June 11, 2012 that featured fellow first-round draft picks Perry Jones, Terrence Jones and Tyler Zeller. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 121 games in four years at Vanderbilt, averaging 7.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.69 blocks in 17.9 minutes while shooting.562 from the field. Left Vanderbilt as the school s all-time blocks leader with 204, surpassing Will Perdue s mark of 157. His 2.56 blocks per game and 87 total blocks in are Commodore single-season records. Helped Vanderbilt to three consecutive NCAA tournament berths ( ) and an SEC Tournament championship (2012) HIGHLIGHTS WITH VANDERBILT: Appeared in 26 games (22 starts) as a senior, averaging 10.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.00 blocks in 23.2 minutes while shooting.539 from the field. Was a preseason All-SEC Second Team selection. Scored in double figures 15 times, including 20-plus twice (both season-highs of 21 points). Had three double-doubles and hauled in a career-best 14 rebounds on 1/21 vs. Mississippi State. Had three-plus blocks three times. Missed the first 10 games of the season with a sprained MCL and PCL in his right knee HIGHLIGHTS WITH VANDERBILT: Appeared in 34 games (all starts) as a junior, averaging 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and a school-record 2.56 blocks (87 total) in 23.5 minutes while shooting.588, second best in the SEC. Scored in double figures 25 times and 20-plus twice, including a career-best 24 points on 12/4 vs. Belmont. Had 15 games with three-or-more blocks, including a career-high seven swats on 2/16 at Georgia. In a career-high 36 minutes on 3/1 at Kentucky, tallied 22 points and 13 rebounds. Recorded five double-doubles (two games) HIGHLIGHTS WITH VANDERBILT: Appeared in 32 games (five starts) as a sophomore, averaging 3.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.34 blocks in 12.7 minutes while shooting a team-best.544 from the field. Scored in double figures twice and had three-or-more blocks seven times HIGHLIGHTS WITH VANDERBILT: Appeared in 29 games (six starts) as a freshman, averaging 3.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.4 minutes while shooting.547 from the field. Scored in double figures twice, including a season-high 11 points on 11/26 vs. Central Arkansas HIGHLIGHTS WITH VANDERBILT: Redshirted. PERSONAL: Full name is Ifeanyi Festus Ezeli-Ndelue Parents are Festus Sr. and Patricia Has three brothers (Ik, Chucky and Kenny) and one sister (Oby) Majored in economics Graduated from Igbinedion Secondary School in Nigeria at the age of 14 Moved to the United States in 2004 Had never played traditional organized basketball until the summer of 2007, when he attracted attention from college recruiters while playing AAU basketball for the Sacramento Pharaohs and averaged 10 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks per game Is on COLLEGIATE RECORD Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt TOTALS AVERAGES

17 EZELI GAME-BY-GAME (VANDERBILT, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 11 Oregon W, Did Not Play Nov 13 Cleveland State L, Did Not Play Nov 15 Bucknell W, Did Not Play Nov 19 at North Carolina St. W, Did Not Play Nov 21 at Oregon State W, Did Not Play Nov 25 Monmouth W, Did Not Play Nov 28 Xavier L, Did Not Play Dec 2 at Louisville L, Did Not Play Dec 7 at Davidson W, Dec 17 Indiana State L, Dec 19 Longwood W, Did Not Play Dec 21 Lafayette W, Did Not Play Dec 29 at Marquette W, Jan 2 Miami (OH) W, Jan 7 Auburn W, Jan 10 at South Carolina W, Jan 14 Georgia W, Jan 19 at Alabama W, Jan 21 Mississippi State L, Jan 24 Tennessee W, Jan 28 Middle Tennessee W, Jan 31 at Arkansas L, Feb 4 at Florida L, Feb 8 LSU W, Feb 11 Kentucky L, Feb 16 at Mississippi W, Feb 19 at Georgia W, Feb 22 South Carolina W, Feb 25 at Kentucky L, Feb 28 Florida W, Mar 3 at Tennessee L, Mar 9 Georgia W, Mar 10 Mississippi W, Mar 11 at Kentucky W, Mar 15 Harvard W, Mar 17 at Wisconsin L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

18 DRAYMOND GREEN FORWARD 23 HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 230 BIRTHDATE: 3/4/90 BIRTHPLACE: SAGINAW, MI COLLEGE: MICHIGAN STATE HIGH SCHOOL: SAGINAW HS (MI) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE DRAFTED BY: GSW, 2012, SECOND ROUND (#30) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was selected by Golden State in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft (35th overall). Took part in a pre-draft workout for the Golden State Warriors on May 28, 2012 along with Summer League teammate Wendell McKines. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 145 games (67 starts) in four years at Michigan State, averaging 10.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.24 steals in 25.0 minutes while shooting.467 from the field (.361 from three-point range). Finished his career as the school s all-time leading rebounder (1,096) while ranking second in blocks (117) and steals (180) and 17th in scoring (1,517 points). One of three players in MSU history with 1,000 career points and rebounds. Three career triple-doubles ranks second in Spartan history only to Earvin Magic Johnson HIGHLIGHTS WITH MICHIGAN STATE: Appeared in 37 games (36 starts) as a senior, averaging a team-best 16.2 points and 10.6 rebounds (ninth in the nation) to go with 3.8 assists and 1.46 steals in 33.2 minutes, earning NABC Division I Player of the Year honors, one of only three Spartans ever to earn National Player of the Year honors (Scott Skiles in 1986 and Shawn Respert in 1995). Became the first player from a power six conference to average 15 points, 10 rebounds and three assists since Tim Duncan did so in A consensus First Team All-American, earned First Team honors from the Associated Press, The Sporting News, USBWA, NABC, the Wooden Award and CBSSports.com. Named Big Ten Player of the Year and Most Outstanding Player of the Big Ten Tournament. Tied Evan Turner ( ) with seven games of at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, the most by a player from a power six conference since Hit a career-best.388 from three-point range and led the team in three-pointers made (52). Selected to the NCAA West Regional All-Tournament Team after averaging 17.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists in three NCAA Tournament games. Recorded his third career triple-double and second in the NCAA Tournament with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists on 3/16 vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn, becoming just the third player with multiple NCAA Tourney triple-doubles, joining Oscar Robertson (four) and Earvin Magic Johnson (two). Scored 10-plus points 33 times, 20-plus 11 times and 30-plus once, a career-high 34 points (11-of-13 FG, 4-of-5 3FG, 8-of-9 FT) on 12/10 at Gonzaga. Grabbed double figure rebounds 25 times, including 22 double-doubles. Blocked a career-high six shots on 12/22 vs. Lehigh HIGHLIGHTS WITH MICHIGAN STATE: Appeared in 34 games (28 starts) as a junior, averaging 12.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.76 steals and 1.12 blocks in 30.1 minutes, earning Third Team All-Big Ten accolades. Was one of only 10 players in the nation to lead his team in rebounds and assists. His 141 assists were the most ever by a Spartan frontcourt player. Became the third Spartan ever to record a triple-double, doing so twice, on 2/10 vs. Penn State (15 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) and 3/17 vs. UCLA (23 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists). His triple-double vs. UCLA occurred in the NCAA Tournament, just the seventh official triple-double in NCAA Tourney history (eight unofficial triple-doubles are also listed in the NCAA Tournament record books). Scored 10-plus points 25 times and 20-plus five times, including a season-best 26 points on 1/11 vs. Wisconsin. Grabbed 10-plus rebounds 14 times, including 10 double-doubles HIGHLIGHTS WITH MICHIGAN STATE: Appeared in 37 games (three starts) as a sophomore, averaging 9.9 points, a team-high 7.7 rebounds (third in Big Ten), 3.0 assists and 1.22 steals in 25.5 minutes while shooting.525 from the field (fifth in Big Ten). Was unanimously voted Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, the first Spartan ever to receive the honor. Made the All-Big Ten Third Team and was named to the NCAA Tournament All-Midwest Region Team after helping Michigan State to a consecutive Final Four appearance. Also named National Sixth Man of the Year by Yahoo! Sports and voted Team MVP by the media. Scored in double figures 19 times, including a pair of season-high 19-point performances. Grabbed 10-plus rebounds 11 times with seven double-doubles, including a season-best 16 rebounds to go with 17 points on 2/6 at Illinois HIGHLIGHTS WITH MICHIGAN STATE: Appeared in 37 games off the bench as a freshman, averaging 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11.4 minutes while shooting.556 from the field. In the NCAA Tournament, improved his averages to 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting a team-best.679 from the field and helping Michigan State earn a trip to the NCAA championship game. Tallied seven points and seven rebounds in 12 minutes in the National Championship loss to North Carolina on 4/6. Scored a season-high 16 points in Michigan State s NCAA Tournament opener on 3/20 vs. Robert Morris. Scored in double figures three times and grabbed 10-plus rebounds twice, including a double-double (15 points, 12 rebounds) on 2/7 vs. Indiana. PERSONAL: Parents are Mary Babers and Wallace Davis Majored in communications Originally committed to play basketball at University of Kentucky as a high school junior Wears No. 23 in honor of fellow Saginaw native and former Warrior Jason Richardson Is on COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Michigan State Michigan State Michigan State Michigan State TOTALS

19 GREEN GAME-BY-GAME (MICHIGAN STATE, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 11 at North Carolina L, Nov 15 at Duke L, Nov 18 Texas Southern W, Nov 20 Ark-Little Rock W, Nov 23 Milwaukee W, Nov 27 at E Michigan W, Nov 30 Florida State W, Dec 4 Nebraska Omaha W, Dec 7 C Connecticut St W, Dec 10 at Gonzaga W, Dec 17 Bowling Green W, Dec 19 UMKC W, Dec 22 Lehigh W, Dec 28 Indiana W, Dec 31 at Nebraska W, Jan 3 at Wisconsin W, Jan 10 Iowa W, Jan 14 at Northwestern L, Jan 17 at Michigan L, Jan 21 Purdue W, Jan 25 Minnesota W, Jan 31 at Illinois L, Feb 5 Michigan W, Feb 8 Penn State W, Feb 11 at Ohio State W, Feb 16 Wisconsin W, Feb 19 at Purdue W, Feb 22 at Minnesota W, Feb 25 Nebraska W, Feb 28 at Indiana L, Mar 4 Ohio State L, Mar 9 Iowa W, Mar 10 Wisconsin W, Mar 11 Ohio State W, Mar 16 Long Island W, Mar 18 Saint Louis W, Mar 22 Louisville L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

20 JUSTIN HURTT GUARD 18 HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 205 BIRTHDATE: 10/3/88 BIRTHPLACE: RAYTOWN, MO COLLEGE: TULSA HIGH SCHOOL: ARCHBISHIOP O HARA HS (MO) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE LAST TEAM: M. HAINAUT (BELGIUM) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was not drafted by an NBA franchise HIGHLIGHTS WITH CIMBERIO VARESE (ITALY) & BELFIUS MONS-HAINAUT (BELGIUM): Appeared in 17 games with Cimberio Varese, averaging 7.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 20.8 minutes. Signed with Belfius Mons-Hainaut in February and appeared in 11 games, averaging 3.5 points in 8.8 minutes. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 120 games (85 starts) for Tulsa ( ), averaging 12.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 33.6 minutes. As a senior in , appeared in 32 games (all starts) and averaged career bests of 20.0 points (first in CUSA), 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 33.7 minutes, earning All-Conference USA honors. As a junior in , appeared in 35 games (34 starts) and averaged 14.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 33.6 minutes. As a sophomore in , appeared in 36 games (19 starts) and averaged 9.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 24.2 minutes. As a freshman in , appeared in 17 games and averaged 3.1 points in 7.5 minutes. PERSONAL: Parents are Lewis and Martha Hurtt His favorite pro sports team is the NFL s Kansas City Chiefs Has a hobby of collecting shoes His best non-athletic talent is drawing Majored in business management Finished his high school career at Archbishop O Hara High School after two years at Blue Ridge Christian High School Averaged 18.0 points and 6.5 rebounds en route to All-Conference and All-District selections as a senior Won the slam dunk contest at the Kansas City High School All-Star Game Was named the West Central Conference Player of the Year as both a junior and senior

21 HURTT GAME-BY-GAME (CIMBERIO VA/M. HAINAUT, ) CIMBERIO VA (ITALIAN LEAGUE) Date Opponent Result MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Oct 9 Armani Mit L, Oct 16 Fabi Shoes W, Oct 23 Novipiu CM W, Oct 30 Acea Roma W, Nov 6 Otto Caserta W, Nov 13 CS Bologna L, Nov 20 Montepaschi L, Nov 27 Umana Venezia W, Dec 11 Banco di Sard. L, Dec 18 Angelico BI W, Dec 28 Scavolini PS L, Dec 30 Bennet Cantu L, Jan 3 Benetton TV W, Jan 8 Vanoli CR L, Jan 11 Sidigas AV W, Jan 15 Banca Tercas L, Jan 29 Fabi Shoes L, M. HAINAUT (BELGIAN LEAGUE) Date Opponent Result MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Feb 9 Aalstar W, Feb 18 Verviers-Pep. L, Feb 25 Oostende L, Mar 2 Spirou L, Mar 14 Antwerp L, Mar 23 Liege W, Mar 31 Aalstar L, Apr 14 Oostende L, Apr 25 Spirou L, May 4 Liege L, May 12 Antwerp L, Season: (Cimberio VA) Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Cimberio VA AVERAGE Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Cimberio VA Season: (M. Hainaut) Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO M. Hainaut AVERAGE Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO M. Hainaut

22 CHARLES JENKINS GUARD 22 HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 220 BIRTHDATE: 2/28/89 BIRTHPLACE: BROOKLYN, NY COLLEGE: HOFSTRA HIGH SCHOOL: SPRINGFIELD GARDENS (NY) NBA EXPERIENCE: 1 YEAR DRAFTED BY: GSW, 2011, SECOND ROUND (#44) NBA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was selected by Golden State in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft (44th overall). Owns career averages of 5.8 points, 3.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 17.5 minutes in 51 games (28 starts) over one season with Golden State HIGHLIGHTS WITH GOLDEN STATE: Appeared in 51 games (28 starts), averaging 5.8 points, 3.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 17.5 minutes. In 28 starts, averaged 8.6 points, 5.1 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 24.9 minutes. Led all rookies with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.83:1 (170:60), good for 12th the NBA. Ranked sixth among rookies in assists (3.3), leading all first-year players with 6.3 helpers in the month of April. Shot.447 from the field, 10th best among rookies, and hit.872 from the free throw line, which would have tied rookie leader Kyrie Irving had he reached the minimum qualifiers for the category. Finished the season by averaging 15.2 points, 9.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.33 steals in 37.5 minutes over the last six games, dishing out at least seven assists in each. Was the only rookie in to play all 48 minutes of a regulation game, tallying 25 points, nine assists and a career-best six rebounds on 4/22 at Minnesota. Followed an 11-assist performance on 4/18 vs. the Lakers with a double-double (10 points, 10 assists) on 4/20 at Dallas, becoming the first second-round draft pick in Warriors history as a rookie and the only 2011 NBA draft pick to post consecutive 10-assist games. Dished out a career-high 12 assists, tied for the second-most by a rookie in , on 3/30 vs. New Jersey, adding 18 points for his first career double-double. One of just three 2011 draft picks to register three games with double-digit assists (Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas). Scored a career-high 27 points on 13-of-22 shooting on 3/25 at Portland. Made his first career start on 1/6 at the Lakers, scoring two points in 10 minutes of action. Had an assist in his NBA debut on 12/25 vs. the Clippers. Was one of five rookies in the starting lineup for the Warriors in the season finale on 4/26 vs. San Antonio, the first time since at least (when the Elias Sports Bureau began tracking starters) that a team started five first-year players. Scored 10-plus points 11 times and 20-plus twice Dished out 10-plus assists four times and had three double-doubles DNP-CD 15 times. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Played four seasons at Hofstra, averaging 19.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 128 career games. Named CAA Player of the Year as a junior and senior. Named Third Team All-American by SportsIllustrated.com, CBSSports.com, The Sporting News and Basketball Times as a senior. Named First Team All-CAA as a sophomore. Named CAA Rookie of the Year as a freshman. Named Metropolitan New York Rookie of the Year. Three-time winner of the Haggerty Award, given to the top player in the metropolitan New York area. Ranks first all-time in school history with 2,513 points, 5th in school history with 489 assists, 213 steals and 177 three-pointers made. Scored in double figures 122 times in 128 career games including ending his career with 58 straight, the second longest streak in the country. PERSONAL: Is on Had his jersey #22 retired at Hofstra as part of Senior Day on February 26, Played for three seasons at Springfield Gardens High School... Named to the All-New York City team by the New York Post, and the All-Queens team by the Daily News... New York City Player of the Year Award recipient by Student-Athletes, Inc... Averaged 21.1 points, 7.2 assists and 5.1 rebounds as a high school senior... Helped Springfield Gardens to a combined 43-8 record over his final two seasons... Lists Pearl Washington as his favorite athlete Ranks first all-time in scoring at Hofstra, where he was named Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year as a junior and senior. NBA REGULAR SEASON RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Golden State

23 JENKINS GAME-BY-GAME (GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NBA, ) DATE H/A OPP G S MIN FG FGA PCT. 3FG 3FGA PCT. FT FTA PCT. OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS W/L 12/25 H LAC 1 0 0: L 12/26 H CHI DNP - COACH S DECISION W 12/28 H NY 1 0 4: W 12/31 H PHI DNP- COACH S DECISION L 1/2 A PHO : L 1/4 A SA 1 0 2: L 1/6 A LAL : L 1/7 H UTA 1 1 9: L 1/10 H MIA : W 1/12 H ORL : L 1/14 A CHA : L 1/15 A DET : W 1/17 A CLE : W 1/18 A NJ : L 1/20 H IND DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/23 H MEM DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/25 H POR DNP - COACH S DECISION W 1/27 H OKC DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/31 H SAC DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/2 H UTA 1 1 3: W 2/4 A SAC 1 1 0: L 2/7 H OKC 1 1 2: L 2/9 A DEN 1 1 3: W 2/12 H HOU DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/13 H PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/15 H POR DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/17 A OKC 1 1 7: L 2/18 A MEM DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/20 H LAC DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/22 A PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/28 A IND : L 2/29 A ATL DNP - COACH S DECISION W 3/2 A PHI 1 1 2: L 3/4 A TOR DNP - COACH S DECISION L 3/5 A WAS 1 0 1: W 3/7 H MEM 1 0 6: L 3/10 H DAL 1 0 4: W 3/11 A LAC 1 0 1: W 3/13 A SAC : W 3/14 H BOS : L 3/16 H MIL 1 0 7: L 3/17 A UTA : L 3/19 H MIN : L 3/21 A NO : W 3/22 A HOU : L 3/24 H SAC : W 3/25 A POR : L 3/27 H LAL : L 3/28 H NO : L 3/30 H NJ : L 4/1 A LAL : L 4/3 A MEM : L 4/4 A MIN : W 4/6 A UTA : L 4/7 H DEN : W 4/9 A DEN : L 4/11 A POR : L 4/12 H DAL : L 4/14 A LAC : L 4/16 H SA : L 4/18 H LAL : L 4/20 A DAL : L 4/21 A HOU : L 4/22 A MIN : W 4/24 H NO : L 4/26 H SA : L G S MIN FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS TOTALS

24 dallas lauderdale FORWARD 52 HEIGHT: 6-8 WEIGHT: 225 BIRTHDATE: 9/11/88 BIRTHPLACE: SOLON, OH COLLEGE: OHIO STATE HIGH SCHOOL: SOLON HS (OH) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE LAST TEAM: PGE TUROW (POLAND) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was not drafted by an NBA franchise HIGHLIGHTS WITH PGE TUROW (POLAND): In the Polish League, appeared in 42 games and averaged 2.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.14 blocks in 12.0 minutes while shooting.716 from the field. In the Eurocup, appeared in six games, averaging 3.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 20.2 minutes while shooting.800 from the field. Appeared in one Euroleague game, tallying two points, five rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS WITH OHIO STATE: Appeared in 138 games (102 starts) in four years at Ohio State ( ), averaging 4.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.54 blocks in 17.6 minutes while shooting.734 from the field. Ranks fourth on the Big Ten s all-time blocks list (213) As a senior in , appeared in 37 games (all starts) and averaged 4.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.46 blocks in 16.1 minutes while shooting.733 from the field. As a junior in , appeared in 36 games (34 starts) and averaged 6.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.14 blocks (77 total, led the Big Ten) in 25.0 minutes while shooting.773 from the field. As a sophomore in , appeared in 33 games (31 starts) and averaged 4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.03 blocks (second in the Big Ten) in 21.5 minutes while shooting.718 from the field. As a freshman in , appeared in 32 games off the bench and averaged 0.9 points and 1.8 rebounds in 6.9 minutes while shooting.571 from the field. PERSONAL: Parents are Dallas II and Carol Lauderdale Is the nephew of former NBA player Jim Chones Is the cousin of former WNBA player Kaayla Chones Led Solon High School to the Ohio Division I and Western Reserve Conference championships in each of his four seasons, as well as two regional runner-up finishes Named the 2007 Western Reserve Conference MVP and was a Division I Second Team All-State, All-City and All-Western Reserve recipient

25 LAUDERDALE GAME-BY-GAME (PGE TUROW, POLAND, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Oct 8 Kotwica W, Oct 12 PBG Basket W, Oct 15 Slask Wroclaw W, Oct 18 Zastal ZG W, Oct 26 AZS Koszalin W, Oct 28 Siarka Jezioro W, Nov 2 AZS PW W, Nov 5 LKS Lodz W, Nov 9 Anwil W, Nov 12 Trefl Sopot W, Nov 19 Energa Czarni L, Nov 26 Polpharma W, Dec 3 Kotwica L, Dec 9 PBG Basket L, Dec 16 Slask Wroclaw W, Dec 23 Zastal ZG W, Jan 5 Siarka Jezioro W, Jan 12 LKS Lodz W, Jan 17 AZS Koszalin L, Jan 21 Anwil W, Jan 28 Trefl Sopot L, Feb 8 AZS PW W, Feb 12 Polpharma W, Feb 25 Zastal ZG L, Mar 3 Energa Czarni L, Mar 11 Trefl Sopot L, Mar 18 Asseco Prokom L, Mar 24 Anwil W, Mar 31 Zastal ZG L, Apr 4 Energa Czarni W, Apr 7 Trefl Sopot L, Apr 11 Asseco Prokom L, Apr 15 Anwil L, Apr 23 Anwil L, Apr 25 Anwil W, Apr 28 Anwil W, Apr 30 Anwil W, May 7 Trefl Sopot W, May 9 Trefl Sopot L, May 21 Zastal ZG L, May 24 Zastal ZG W, May 27 Zastal ZG L, Season: (PGE Turow) Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO PGE Turow AVERAGE Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO PGE Turow

26 wendell mckines FORWARD 35 HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 230 BIRTHDATE: 8/18/88 BIRTHPLACE: OAKLAND, CA COLLEGE: NEW MEXICO STATE HIGH SCHOOL: RICHMOND HS (CA) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Took part in pre-draft workouts for the Golden State Warriors on May 28, 2012 and June 17, 2012 that also featured draft picks Justin Hamilton, Damian Lillard, Tomas Satoransky and Tyshawn Taylor along with Summer League teammate Garrett Sim. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 126 games (107 starts) in four years at New Mexico State, averaging 12.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting.487 from the field and.364 from three-point range. Is only the second Aggie (Sam Lacey) to record 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds and just the 12th player in Western Athletic Conference history to accomplish that feat. Helped the Aggies to two WAC Tournament titles and subsequent trips to the NCAA Tournament (2010 and 2012). Left New Mexico State ranking second all-time in rebounds (1,135), eighth in scoring (1,521 points), third in games played (126), third in minutes played (3,576), eighth in rebounding percentage (9.0) and 10th in blocked shots (66) HIGHLIGHTS WITH NEW MEXICO STATE: Appeared in 35 games (all starts) as a senior, leading the conference with 18.7 points and 10.7 rebounds (eighth in the nation) to go with 1.5 assists in 33.7 minutes while shooting.461 from the field and.352 from three-point range. Earned First Team All-WAC, NABC All-District Six and USBWA All-District VIII Team honors. Helped the Aggies to the WAC Tournament title as the 2012 WAC Tournament MVP to earn their second NCAA Tournament berth in three years. Earned WAC Player of the Week honors twice. Scored in double figures in all but one game and scored 20-plus 18 times, including a career-high 28 points on 11/29 vs. Arizona. Grabbed double-digit rebounds 21 times, including 20 double-doubles (fifth in the nation), tallying a career-best 18 boards (all defensive) on 3/3 at Fresno State HIGHLIGHTS WITH NEW MEXICO STATE: Medical redshirt with a broken left foot suffered in the preseason HIGHLIGHTS WITH NEW MEXICO STATE: Appeared in 24 games (23 starts) as a junior, averaging 10.7 points, a team-high 9.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 31.8 minutes while shooting.482 from the field and.372 from long range, earning Honorable Mention All-WAC honors. Helped the Aggies win the WAC Tournament and make an NCAA Tournament appearance. Scored in double figures 14 times, including a season-high 22 points to go with 13 rebounds for his first career game. Grabbed double-digit rebounds 14 times, including nine double-doubles, with a season-high 15 boards on 1/16 vs. Fresno State HIGHLIGHTS WITH NEW MEXICO STATE: Appeared in 32 games (27 starts) as a sophomore, averaging 12.1 points, a conference-best 10.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.13 steals in 30.6 minutes while shooting.486 from the field and.385 from three-point range. Hit a game-winning three-pointer with 59 seconds remaining to beat Nevada (62-60) on 2/7. Scored 10-plus points 22 times and 20-plus points twice, including a season-high 22 points on 2/14 vs. Fresno State. Grabbed double-digit rebounds 19 times, including 16 double-doubles HIGHLIGHTS WITH NEW MEXICO STATE: Appeared in 35 games (12 starts) as a freshman, averaging 6.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in 18.7 minutes while shooting.573 from the field. Was the only freshman to finish in the top 10 in rebounding. Scored in double figures 10 times, including a season-high 19 points to go with 11 rebounds on 11/18 vs. LeMoyne-Owen, one of two double-doubles on the season. Grabbed 10-plus rebounds five times, including a season-high 15 on 12/4 vs. New Mexico. PERSONAL: Parents are Wendell McKines and Stephanie Drake Majored in marketing An Oakland native, has the area code 510 tattooed on his neck... As a senior at Richmond High School, averaged 35.0 points, 15.0 rebounds and 3.4 blocks while leading Richmond to the North Coast Section Division II Championship in 2007 Ranks sixth on California s all-time scoring list (3,034 career points), fourth in rebounds (1,523), sixth in scoring average (30.3) and ninth in single-season scoring (1,080 points) Was named the San Francisco Chronicle Metro Area and Contra Costa Times Boys Player of the Year in 2007, in addition to being named the Alameda/Contra Costa Athletic League Co-MVP and earning a spot on the All-State First Team Scored 40-plus points 11 times and 50-plus points twice in his high school career. COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG New Mexico St New Mexico St New Mexico St New Mexico St. (Medical Redshirt Broken Foot) New Mexico St TOTALS

27 McKINES GAME-BY-GAME (NEW MEXICO STATE, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 12 at Northern Colorado W, Nov 16 at New Mexico W, Nov 19 UTEP W, Nov 24 CentralMichigan W, Nov 26 Southern Miss L, Nov 26 at San Francisco W, Nov 29 Arizona L, Dec 4 at Southern Miss L, Dec 11 at UTEP L, Dec 14 Western New Mexico W, Dec 19 Southern University W, Dec 21 McNeese State W, Dec 28 New Mexico L, Dec 31 Arkansas-Pine Bluff W, Jan 2 at Cal State Bakersfield W, Jan 7 at Louisiana Tech W, Jan 12 Utah State W, Jan 14 Idaho W, Jan 19 at San Jose State W, Jan 22 at Hawaii L, Jan 26 Nevada L, Jan 28 Fresno State W, Feb 1 Cal State Bakersfield W, ; Feb 4 Louisiana Tech W, Feb 9 at Idaho L, Feb 11 at Utah State W, Feb 14 Northern New Mexico W, Did Not Play Feb 18 Drake W, Feb 23 Hawaii W, Feb 25 San Jose State W, Mar 1 at Nevada L, Mar 3 at Fresno State W, Mar 8 Fresno State W, Mar 9 Hawaii W, Mar 11 Louisiana Tech W, Mar 15 at Indiana L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

28 JOE RAGLAND GUARD 21 HEIGHT: 6-0 BIRTHDATE: 11/11/89 COLLEGE: WICHITA STATE NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE WEIGHT:185 BIRTHPLACE: SPRINGFIELD, MA HIGH SCHOOL: WEST SPRINGFIELD HS (MA) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Took part in a pre-draft workout for the Golden State Warriors on May 22, 2012 that also featured draft pick Robert Sacre. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 69 games (51 starts) over two seasons with Wichita State, averaging 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 24.0 minutes while shooting.515 from the field and.418 from three-point range. Won the 2011 NIT Championship with the Shockers. Spent two seasons at North Platte Community College in Nebraska, averaging 19.5 points and 3.1 assists while shooting.453 from downtown HIGHLIGHTS WITH WICHITA STATE: Appeared in 32 games (all starts) as a senior, averaging 13.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 27.4 minutes while shooting.568 from the field and.504 from long range. Helped the Shockers earn an NCAA Tournament berth. Scored 10-plus points 23 times, 20-plus five times and 30-plus twice, including a season-high 31-point performance on 12/4 vs. UNLV HIGHLIGHTS WITH WICHITA STATE: Appeared in 37 games (19 starts) as a junior, averaging 7.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 21.0 minutes. His 37 games played were a new school record (tied with seven teammates). Led the team in assists and shot a team-best.877 (57-of-65 FT) from the free throw line. Helped Wichita State win the 2011 NIT Championship. Scored in double figures 10 times, including a season-high 15 points on 2/18 vs. VCU HIGHLIGHTS WITH NORTH PLATTE (NE) COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Averaged 19.5 points and 3.1 assists while hitting.453 from three-point range over two seasons at North Platte. Holds North Platte s career scoring record with 1,286 points. As a sophomore in , averaged 18.5 points while shooting.560 from the field and.458 from distance, leading the school to the NJCAA Tournament and earning the Bud Obee Outstanding Small Player Award. Also named to the 2010 All-Region IX Team and the Region IX All-Tournament Team. PERSONAL: Parents are George Williams and Kimberly Ragland Has two brothers, Robert and Shawn, and one sister, Lateisha Majored in sociology At West Springfield High School, earned the Lahovich Award as a senior as the region s top player Led West Springfield to the WMass Division I Tournament title in COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Wichita State Wichita State TOTALS

29 RAGLAND GAME-BY-GAME (WICHITA STATE, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 13 Charleston Southern W, Nov 17 at Colorado W, Nov 18 Alabama L, Nov 20 Temple L, Nov 25 UAB W, Dec 1 Cal State Fullerton W, Dec 4 UNLV W, Dec 7 at Tulsa W, Dec 10 Utah State W, Dec 14 Chicago State W, Dec 19 Newman W, Dec 28 at Bradley W, Dec 31 Creighton L, Jan 4 at Evansville W, Jan 7 at Southern Illinois W, Jan 10 Illinois State W, Jan 13 Bradley W, Did Not Play Jan 15 at Indiana State W, Jan 18 at Northern Iowa W, Jan 21 Southern Illinois W, Jan 25 Evansville W, Jan 28 at Drake L, Feb 1 at Missouri State W, Feb 4 Indiana State W, Feb 8 Northern Iowa W, Feb 11 at Creighton W, Feb 15 Missouri State W, Feb 18 at Davidson W, Feb 22 at Illinois State W, Feb 25 Drake W, Mar 2 Indiana State W, Mar 3 Illinois State L, Mar 15 VCU L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

30 FRANK ROBINSON GUARD 7 HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 200 BIRTHDATE: 6/1/84 BIRTHPLACE: COMPTON, CA COLLEGE: CAL STATE FULLERTON HIGH SCHOOL: SYLMAR HS (CA) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE LAST TEAM: B.C. HABIKAA (ISRAEL) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Hawks on September 26, 2008 Waived on October 14, Signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Hawks on September 25, 2009 Waived on October 13, Spent the 2010 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with the Los Angeles Lakers HIGHLIGHTS WITH SOKHUMI TBILISI (GEORGIA) & B.C. HABIKAA (ISRAEL): Appeared in two EuroChallenge games with Sokhumi Tbilisi, averaging 16.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.00 blocks in 32.0 minutes, hitting.600 from distance (6-of-10). Signed with B.C. Habikaa in November of 2011 and appeared in 21 games, averaging 12.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.76 steals in 31.6 minutes HIGHLIGHTS WITH MACCABI HAIFA (ISRAEL): Appeared in 14 Eurochallenge games, averaging 9.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.93 steals in 27.6 minutes. Appeared in 28 games in the Israel Premier League, averaging 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.36 steals in 30.5 minutes HIGHLIGHTS WITH LOS ANGELES DEFENDERS: Signed with the Defenders in December after a preseason stint with the Atlanta Hawks. Appeared in 38 games (25 starts), averaging 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.92 steals in 30.8 minutes HIGHLIGHTS WITH CARLSBAD BEACH DAWGS (WEST COAST PRO BASKETBALL LEAGUE), UNION OLIMPIJA LJUBLJANA (SLOVENIA) & ENBW LUDWIGSBURG (GERMANY): Averaged 25.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.00 steals with the Beach Dawgs, earning WCBL Rookie of the Year honors. Appeared in 17 games with Union Olimpija Ljubljana in the Adriatic League, averaging 4.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals. Appeared in eight Euroleague games with the club, averaging 6.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 19.6 minutes. Signed with ENBW Ludwigsburg in February, appearing in 11 games and averaging 11.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: In three years at Cal State Fullerton, averaged 13.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.39 steals in 88 games. Appeared in 32 games as a senior in , averaging 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.22 steals in 30.7 minutes, earning All-Big West Second Team honors as well as being named the conference s Defensive Player of the Year. Appeared in 27 games as a junior in , averaging 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.30 steals in 29.3 minutes, earning All-Big West Honorable Mention honors. Appeared in 29 games as a sophomore in , averaging 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.66 steals in 23.4 minutes, receiving the All-Big West Best Sixth Man Award. Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules after transferring to Cal State Fullerton Spent his freshman season ( ) at East Carolina, averaging 3.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes (26 games). PERSONAL: Parents are Frank Robinson and Margurite Flanagan Has two brothers, Jason and Angelo, and two sisters, Tasha and Krystal Majored in communications/public relations Full name is Franklin Marquieth Robinson Nickname is Big Bank As a senior at Sylmar High School, averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds and four assists Attended Littlerock High School as a freshman and sophomore, lettering in football, basketball and track and field. NBA D-LEAGUE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Los Angeles

31 ROBINSON GAME-BY-GAME (B.C. HABIKAA, ISREAL, ) Date Opponent Result MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Dec 4 Elitzur Netanya L, Dec 11 Maccabi Ashdod L, Dec 18 Maccabi T-A L, Dec 26 Hapoel J-M W, Jan 2 Maccabi Haifa W, Jan 15 Hapoel Holon L, Jan 22 Maccabi Rishon L, Feb 5 Bnei Hashaoffn L, Feb 19 Galil Gilboa L, Feb 26 IOFFni Ashkelon L, Mar 4 Elitzur Netanya W, Mar 21 Maccabi Ashdod L, Mar 25 Hapoel J-M L, Mar 31 Maccabi T-A L, Apr 5 Bnei Hashaoffn L, Apr 11 Maccabi Haifa W, Apr 15 Maccabi Ashdod W, Apr 19 Elitzur Netanya W, May 2 Maccabi T-A L, May 7 Maccabi T-A L, May 10 Maccabi T-A L, Season: (B.C. Habikaa) Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO B.C. Habikaa AVERAGE Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO B.C. Habikaa

32 RAKIM SANDERS FORWARD 50 HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 228 BIRTHDATE: 7/8/89 BIRTHPLACE: PAWTUCKET, RI COLLEGE: FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL: ST. ANDREW S HS (RI) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Took part in pre-draft workouts for the Golden State Warriors on June 2, 2012 and June 24, 2012 that included draft pick Will Barton and Summer League teammate Kent Bazemore. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 125 games (all starts) in four years with Boston College and Fairfield, averaging 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 rebounds and 1.28 steals in 29.1 minutes. In one year at Fairfield ( ), averaged 16.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.41 steals in 32.3 minutes while shooting.500 from the field in 37 games. In three years at Boston College ( ), averaged 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.22 steals in 27.4 minutes HIGHLIGHTS WITH FAIRFIELD: Appeared in 37 games (all starts) as a senior, averaging 16.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.41 steals in 32.3 minutes while shooting.500 from the field, earning All-MAAC First Team, USBWA and NABC All-District Teams and All-Met Second Team honors. Scored 10-plus points 33 times and 20-plus 12 times, including a career-high 26 points on 3/4 vs. Iona. Grabbed double-digit rebounds 12 times, including a career-best 15 boards on 12/9 vs. Old Dominion, and had 11 double-doubles HIGHLIGHTS WITH FAIRFIELD: Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules following a transfer from Boston College HIGHLIGHTS WITH BOSTON COLLEGE: Appeared in 23 games (all starts) as a junior, averaging 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.9 minutes. Scored 10-plus points 16 times and 20-plus three times HIGHLIGHTS WITH BOSTON COLLEGE: Appeared in 34 games (all starts) as a sophomore, averaging 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.56 steals in 27.6 minutes. Hit game-winners on 1/31 vs. Virginia Tech and 3/7 vs. Georgia Tech. Scored 10-plus points 21 times and 20-plus seven times, including a season-high 25 points on 3/12 vs. Virginia. Tallied two double-doubles HIGHLIGHTS WITH BOSTON COLLEGE: Appeared in 31 games (all starts) as a freshman, averaging 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.06 steals in 27.7 minutes while shooting.386 from long range. Scored 10-plus points 17 times and 20-plus points five times, including a season-high 22 points on 11/10 vs. New Hampshire. Had a double-double with 14 points and a season-high 12 rebounds on 2/14 vs. N.C. State. PERSONAL: Has five siblings At St. Andrew s High School, was named the Gatorade Rhode Island Player of the Year and and was a two-time All-State First Team honoree as a junior and senior Was the most valuable player in the New England Prep School Class B Tournament in 2006 and 2007, leading St. Andrew s to the NEPSAC Class B championship in both years Averaged 21.3 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 53 percent from the field as a senior. COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Boston College Boston College Boston College Fairfield TOTALS

33 SANDERS GAME-BY-GAME (FAIRFIELD, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 11 at Quinnipiac W, Nov 14 Providence L, Nov 17 at Minnesota L, Nov 20 Holy Cross W, Nov 24 Arizona State W, Nov 25 Dayton L, Nov 27 at Indiana State L, Dec 2 at Niagara W, Dec 4 at Canisius W, Dec 9 Old Dominion W, Dec 11 New Hampshire W, Dec 22 at Connecticut L, Dec 28 at Drexel L, Jan 1 Canisius W, Jan 6 at Siena L, Jan 8 at Manhattan L, Jan 13 Loyola (MD) L, Jan 16 Rider W, Jan 19 at Saint Peter s W, Jan 27 Iona L, Jan 29 Marist W, Feb 3 Niagara W, Feb 5 Siena W, Feb 9 Manhattan W, Feb 12 at Loyola (MD) W, Feb 15 Saint Peter s W, Feb 18 at Milwaukee L, Feb 20 at Marist W, Feb 24 at Iona L, Feb 26 at Rider L, Mar 3 Rider W, Mar 4 at Iona W, Mar 5 at Loyola (MD) L, Mar 14 Yale W, Mar 18 Manhattan W, Mar 21 Robert Morris W, Mar 24 Mercer L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

34 GARRETT SIM GUARD 6 HEIGHT: 6-2 BIRTHDATE: 7/10/90 COLLEGE: OREGON NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE WEIGHT:185 BIRTHPLACE: PORTLAND, OR HIGH SCHOOL: SUNSET HS (OR) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Took part in a pre-draft workout for the Golden State Warriors that included draft picks Justin Hamilton and Tyshawn Taylor and Summer League teammate Wendell McKines on May 26, COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 136 games (101 starts) for Oregon, averaging 7.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24.6 minutes. Improved his field goal and three-point percentages each season, finishing with career percentages of.416 from the field and.378 from long distance. Won a College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament championship in HIGHLIGHTS WITH OREGON: As a senior, appeared in 34 games (all starts), averaging 12.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.00 steals in 31.4 minutes. Shot career-bests of.486 from the field,.465 from three-point range and.871 from the free throw line. Scored 10-plus points 21 times and 20-plus points four times, including a season-high 25 points on 2/26 at Oregon State HIGHLIGHTS WITH OREGON: As a junior, appeared in 39 games (36 starts), averaging 8.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 26.2 minutes. Helped Oregon win the 2011 CBI championship, scoring a season-high 20 points in a quarterfinal win over Duquesne on 3/21. Scored in double figures 16 times HIGHLIGHTS WITH OREGON: As a sophomore, appeared in 32 games (five starts), averaging 4.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.4 minutes. Scored 10-plus points five times, including a season-high 19 points on 12/16 vs. Mississippi Valley State HIGHLIGHTS WITH OREGON: As a freshman, appeared in 31 games (26 starts), averaging 6.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.7 minutes. Scored a career-high 28 points on 12/3 at Utah, the seventh game of his career. Scored in double figures nine times. PERSONAL: Parents are Tim and Amy Sim Has one brother Majored in sociology Averaged 22.9 points and 8.8 assists as a senior, earning A OSAA Player of the Year honors and leading Sunset to a 6A third place finish at the 2008 OSAA state tournament Named Metro League Player of the Year and Athlete of the Year for both Metro League and Sunset High and was a unanimous state tournament team selection as a senior A track & field standout, won the triple jump at the A Oregon state championship. COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Oregon Oregon Oregon Oregon TOTALS

35 SIM GAME-BY-GAME (OREGON, NCAA, ) Date Opponent Result MIN FGM-A 3FM-A FT-FTA OFF DEF TOT PF AST STL BLK TO PTS Nov 11 at Vanderbilt L, Nov 17 Eastern Washington W, Nov 20 SE Missouri State W, Nov 23 at Nebraska W, Nov 29 UTEP W, Dec 3 BYU L, Dec 10 Fresno State W, Dec 12 Portland State W, Dec 18 Virginia L, Dec 20 N. Carolina Central W, Dec 21 Prarie View A&M W, Dec 22 Stephen F. Austin W, Dec 29 at Washington State W, Dec 31 at Washington L, Jan 5 Stanford W, Jan 8 California L, Jan 12 at Arizona State W, Jan 14 at Arizona W, Jan 19 USC W, Jan 21 UCLA W, Jan 29 Oregon State L, Feb 2 at Utah W, Feb 4 at Colorado L, Feb 9 Washington W, Feb 11 Washington State W, Feb 16 at California L, Feb 19 at Stanford W, Feb 26 at Oregon State W, Mar 1 Colorado W, Mar 3 Utah W, Mar 8 vs Colorado L, Mar 13 LSU W, Mar 18 Iowa W, Mar 20 at Washington L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO PTS Totals Averages

36 ANDRE SMITH FORWARD 45 HEIGHT: 6-8 WEIGHT: 242 BIRTHDATE: 2/21/85 BIRTHPLACE: ST. PAUL, MN COLLEGE: NORTH DAKOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL: COMO PARK HS (MN) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE LAST TEAM: OTTO CASERTA (ITALY) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was not drafted by an NBA franchise HIGHLIGHTS WITH OTTO CASERTA (ITALY): Appeared in 32 games, averaging 18.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.44 steals in 33.1 minutes while shooting.559 from the field. Played in the 2012 Italian SerieA All-Star Game HIGHLIGHTS WITH PINAR KARSIYAKA SK IZMIRE (TURKEY): In the Turkish League, appeared in 22 games and averaged 18.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.91 steals in 29.5 minutes while shooting.506 from the field and.413 from long range. In the EuroChallenge, appeared in 12 games, averaging 17.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.25 steals in 17.7 minutes while shooting.521 from the field HIGHLIGHTS WITH PINAR KARSIYAKA SK IZMIRE (TURKEY): Appeared in 32 games in the Turkish League, averaging 15.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.03 steals in 24.1 minutes while shooting.495 from the field HIGHLIGHTS WITH EVERTON TIGERS (UNITED KINGDOM): Appeared in 32 games, averaging 26.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting.490 from three-point range HIGHLIGHTS WITH SIONS HERENS BASKET (SWITZERLAND) & NIIGATA ALBIREX BB (JAPAN) Appeared in eight games with Sions Herens, averaging 13.0 points 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.6 steals before leaving in December to play for Niigata Albirex. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 55 games over two seasons at North Dakota State ( ), averaging 15.3 points and 8.6 rebounds. Appeared in 28 games as a senior in , averaging 17.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks in 31.7 minutes while shooting.536 from the field. Appeared in 27 games as a junior in , averaging 13.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks in 28.5 minutes while shooting.496 from the field. Spent two seasons ( ) at North Dakota State College of Science, where he averaged 13.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks as sophomore in PERSONAL: Parents are Ervin and Michelle Smith Has two brothers, Jason and Nick, and two sisters, Sandra and Ashley Worked as a cashier and stocked shelves for a Fargo convenience store while in college Was a First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-State selection at Como Park High School

37 SMITH GAME-BY-GAME (OTTO CASERTA, ITALY, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Oct 9 Benetton TV W, Oct 23 Montepaschi W, Oct 30 Novipiu CM W, Nov 6 Cimberio VA L, Nov 12 Scavolini PS L, Nov 20 Bennet Cantu L, Nov 27 Armani Mit W, Dec 3 Acea Roma W, Dec 11 Vanoli CR L, Dec 18 Banca Tercas W, Dec 27 Sidigas AV L, Dec 30 CS Bologna L, Jan 3 Umana Venezia L, Jan 8 Fabi Shoes L, Jan 11 Angelico BI W, Jan 15 Banco di Sard. L, Jan 21 Benetton TV W, Feb 5 Montepaschi L, Feb 12 Novipiu CM W, Feb 26 Cimberio VA L, Mar 4 Scavolini PS W, Mar 7 Bennet Cantu L, Mar 18 Armani Mit L, Mar 25 Acea Roma L, Apr 1 Vanoli CR L, Apr 8 Banca Tercas L, Apr 15 Sidigas AV W, Apr 22 CS Bologna L, Apr 25 Umana Venezia W, Apr 29 Fabi Shoes L, May 2 Angelico BI L, May 6 Banco di Sard. L, Season: (Otto Caserta) Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Otto Caserta AVERAGE Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Otto Caserta

38 KLAY THOMPSON GUARD 11 HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 205 BIRTHDATE: 2/8/90 BIRTHPLACE: LOS ANGELES, CA COLLEGE: WASHINGTON STATE HIGH SCHOOL: SANTA MARGARITA (CA) NBA EXPERIENCE: 1 YEAR DRAFTED BY: GSW, 2011, FIRST ROUND (#11) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was selected by Golden State in the first round (11th overall) of the 2011 NBA Draft as an early-entry candidate out of Washington State. Owns career averages of 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 66 games (29 starts) over one season with Golden State HIGHLIGHTS WITH GOLDEN STATE: Appeared in 66 games (29 starts), averaging 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.4 minutes In 29 starts, averaged 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.10 steals in 33.9 minutes. Led all rookies in three-point percentage (.414, 17th in NBA) and three-point field goals (111), the first rookie to do so since teammate Stephen Curry in Also finished second among rookies in free throw percentage (.868) and fourth in scoring (12.5 points). Was the only Warrior to appear in all 66 games and one of only six rookies to do so in the NBA. Led all rookies in scoring in the month of April with 18.6 points in 16 games. Started the final 28 games of the season, averaging 18.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.11 steals. Became one of only three rookies (qualified for the three-point percentage leaderboard) in NBA history to hit at least.440 from the field,.410 from long range and.860 from the free throw line (Stephen Curry in and Anthony Morrow in ) Was one of only five players to hit those percentages on the season (Ray Allen, Jordan Farmar, Manu Ginobili, Ben Gordon). Was one of five rookies in the starting lineup for the Warriors in the season finale on 4/26 vs. San Antonio, the first time since at least (when the Elias Sports Bureau began tracking starters) that a team started five first-year players. Scored a career-high 31 points on 3/24 vs. Sacramento, the second most points in by a rookie (Kyrie Irving, 32). Made a career-high 12 field goals while hauling in a career-high eight rebounds in a 29-point effort on 4/16 vs. San Antonio. Dished out a career-best eight assists on 4/12 vs. Dallas Swiped a career-high four steals on 4/14 at the Clippers Blocked a career-high three shots on 1/27 vs. Oklahoma City. Had two games with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists, one of two rookies to record multiple games (Kyrie Irving). Made 29 consecutive free throws from 3/ In a six-game stretch from 4/12-21, averaged 24.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.83 steals in 43.5 minutes, shooting.471 from the field in that stretch (.429 from distance) and scoring 24-or-more points in five of those six. Tallied 11 games with four-or-more three-pointers, fourth most in the league. Scored three points in 26 minutes in his first career start on 12/31 vs. Philadelphia. Made his NBA debut on 12/25 vs. the Clippers, scoring seven points in 19 minutes. Scored 10-plus points 42 times, 20-plus 10 times and 30-plus once. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Played three seasons at Washington State, averaging 17.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 98 career games. Led Pac-10 in scoring in Ranks first all-time in school history in three-pointers with 242, third in points with 1,756 and scoring average with 17.9 points per game. Selected to All-Pac-10 Conference First Team as a junior. Named John R. Wooden Award Top 30 midseason candidate as a junior. Named to The Sporting News first team all-conference as a junior. Earned USBWA and NABC All-District honors as a junior. Selected to All-Pac-10 Conference First Team as a sophomore. Named to the Sporting News second team all-conference as a sophomore. Named John R. Wooden Award Top 30 midseason candidate as a sophomore. Earned USBWA and NABC All-District honors as a sophomore. Named to the six-man Pac-10 Conference All-Freshman Team. Named to the Collegehoops.net All-Freshman Honorable Mention Team. PERSONAL: Full name is Klay Alexander Thompson... Is on Father, Mychal, was the No. 1 overall pick of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers and played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning two NBA Championships with the Lakers...Older brother, Mychel, appeared in five games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Younger brother, Trayce, was chosen in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago White Sox and is currently playing in the minor leagues... Mother Julie played volleyball at the University of San Francisco Ranks first all-time in Washington State annals with 242 career three-pointers Led the Pac-10 in scoring in (21.6 points) Helped the Cougars to the Great Alaska Shootout championship in by scoring a tournament single-game record 43 points. NBA REGULAR SEASON RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Golden State

39 THOMPSON GAME-BY-GAME (GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NBA, ) DATE H/A OPP G S MIN FG FGA PCT. 3FG 3FGA PCT. FT FTA PCT. OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS W/L 12/25 H LAC : L 12/26 H CHI 1 0 1: W 12/28 H NY 1 0 7: W 12/31 H PHI : L 1/2 A PHO : L 1/4 A SA : L 1/6 A LAL : L 1/7 H UTA : L 1/10 H MIA : W 1/12 H ORL : L 1/14 A CHA : L 1/15 A DET : W 1/17 A CLE : W 1/18 A NJ : L 1/20 H IND : L 1/23 H MEM : L 1/25 H POR 1 0 7: W 1/27 H OKC : L 1/31 H SAC : W 2/2 H UTA 1 0 8: W 2/4 A SAC : L 2/7 H OKC 1 0 8: L 2/9 A DEN : W 2/12 H HOU : W 2/13 H PHO : W 2/15 H POR : L 2/17 A OKC : L 2/18 A MEM : L 2/20 H LAC : W 2/22 A PHO : W 2/28 A IND : L 2/29 A ATL : W 3/2 A PHI : L 3/4 A TOR : L 3/5 A WAS : W 3/7 H MEM : L 3/10 H DAL : W 3/11 A LAC : W 3/13 A SAC : W 3/14 H BOS : L 3/16 H MIL : L 3/17 A UTA : L 3/19 H MIN : L 3/21 A NO : W 3/22 A HOU : L 3/24 H SAC : W 3/25 A POR : L 3/27 H LAL : L 3/28 H NO : W 3/30 H NJ ; L 4/1 A LAL : L 4/3 A MEM : L 4/4 A MIN : W 4/6 A UTA : L 4/7 H DEN : W 4/9 A DEN : L 4/11 A POR : L 4/12 H DAL : L 4/14 A LAC : L 4/16 H SA : L 4/18 H LAL : L 4/20 A DAL : L 4/21 A HOU : L 4/22 A MIN : W 4/24 H NO : L 4/26 H SA : L G S MIN FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS TOTALS

40 DAR TUCKER GUARD 32 HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 205 BIRTHDATE: 4/11/88 BIRTHPLACE: SAGINAW, MI COLLEGE: DEPAUL HIGH SCHOOL: ARTHUR HILL HS (MI) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE LAST TEAM: MAURIENNE (FRANCE) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was not drafted by an NBA franchise. Has appeared in 96 games in the NBA D-League with Los Angeles, Texas and New Mexico, averaging 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.13 steals in 26.9 minutes. Named the NBA D-Leauge Most Improved Player. Was drafted by the Idaho Stampede in the second round (18th overall) of the 2009 NBA D-League Draft. Participated in the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League with the Utah Jazz HIGHLIGHTS WITH MAURIENNE (FRANCE): Appeared in 37 games, averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.00 steals in 24.0 minutes while shooting.484 from the field. Scored a season-high 28 points on 11/29 vs. le Portel, a performance that included a season-best five three-pointers (5-of-10 3FG). Won the slam dunk contest at the 2012 French ProA All-Star Game HIGHLIGHTS WITH THE TEXAS LEGENDS & NEW MEXICO THUNDERBIRDS: Appeared in 50 games with Texas and New Mexico, averaging 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 points and 1.32 steals in 32.1 minutes, earning the league s Most Improved Player Award. Appeared in one game for the Texas Legends, recording 10 points, seven rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes before being traded to New Mexico. Appeared in 49 games (24 starts) for New Mexico, averaging 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.33 steals in 32.4 minutes HIGHLIGHTS WITH LOS ANGELES D-FENDERS: Appeared in 46 games (12 starts), averaging 11.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 21.3 minutes. Won the dunk contest at the 2010 NBA D-League All-Star Game. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS WITH DEPAUL: Appeared in 61 games over two years ( ) at DePaul, averaging 16.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.20 steals in 28.2 minutes. As a sophomore in , appeared in 32 games and averaged a team-best 18.5 points (fifth in the Big East), 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.41 steals in 32.4 minutes. As a freshman in , appeared in 29 games and averaged 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.6 minutes, earning Big East All-Freshman Team honors. Declared for the 2009 NBA Draft as an early entry candidate following his sophomore year. PERSONAL: Hails from Saginaw, MI, the same hometown as Warriors second-round draft pick Draymond Green Attended Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw Coached by former NBA player Darvin Ham with the New Mexico Thunderbirds Has won slam dunk contests in the NBA D-League (2010) and French ProA league (2012). NBA D-LEAGUE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Los Angeles Texas/N.M TOTALS

41 TUCKER GAME-BY-GAME (MAURIENNE, FRANCE, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN 2FGP 3FGP FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Oct 1 Bourg L, Oct 7 Vichy W, Oct 14 Fos Ouest L, Oct 21 Limoges L, Oct 28 Bordeaux L, Nov 4 Chalons-Reims W, Nov 11 Evreux W, Nov 18 Denain W, Nov 26 St Vallier L, Nov 29 Le Portel W, Dec 2 Lille W, Dec 9 Boulogne W, Dec 17 Boulazac W, Dec 23 Quimper W, Dec 27 Nantes L, Jan 13 Rouen W, Jan 17 Antibes L, Jan 20 Chalons-Reims W, Jan 27 Boulazac L, Feb 4 Vichy W, Feb 10 Fos Ouest L, Feb 21 Quimper L, Feb 24 St Vallier W, Mar 2 Le Portel W, Mar 9 Nantes W, Mar 16 Antibes L, Mar 24 Rouen W, Mar 30 Bordeaux L, Apr 6 Evreux L, Apr 13 Denain W, Apr 21 Boulogne W, Apr 27 Lille W, May 5 Limoges W, May 16 Bourg L, May 22 Fos Ouest W, May 25 Fos Ouest L, May 29 Fos Ouest L, Season: (Maurienne) Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Maurienne AVERAGE Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT OFF DEF TOT AST PF STL BLK TO Maurienne

42 JEREMY TYLER CENTER 3 HEIGHT: 6-10 WEIGHT: 260 BIRTHDATE: 6/12/91 BIRTHPLACE: SAN DIEGO, CA PRIOR TO NBA: TOKYO APACHE HIGH SCHOOL: SAN DIEGO (CA) NBA EXPERIENCE: 1 YEAR DRAFTED BY: CHA, 2011, SECOND ROUND (#39) HOW ACQUIRED: FROM CHARLOTTE IN EXCHANGE FOR CASH CONSIDERATIONS (6/23/11) NBA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was selected by Charlotte in the second round (39th overall) of the 2011 NBA Draft. Draft rights acquired by Golden State in exchange for cash considerations on June 23, 2011, in a draft-night deal. Owns career averages of 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.5 minutes in 42 games (23 starts) over one season with Golden State HIGHLIGHTS WITH GOLDEN STATE: Appeared in 42 games (23 starts), averaging 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.5 minutes. In 23 starts, averaged 7.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 20.9 minutes. Set career highs in scoring (16 points), field goals (seven) and minutes (44) as one of five rookies in the starting lineup for the Warriors in the season finale on 4/26 vs. San Antonio, the first time since at least (when the Elias Sports Bureau began tracking starters) that a team started five first-year players. Closed the season by averaging 12.3 points and 7.6 rebounds in 31.7 minutes in the last seven games. Recorded his first career double-double on 4/16 vs. San Antonio with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds on 4/3 at Memphis. Tallied four points, four rebounds and two blocks in 16 minutes in his first career start on 3/21 at New Orleans. Made his NBA debut on 12/25 vs. the Clippers. Scored 10-plus points eight times and tallied 10-plus rebounds twice. DNP-CD 19 times and inactive five times while on assignment with Dakota D-LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS WITH DAKOTA: Appeared in five games (all starts) for the Wizards, averaging 15.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.40 blocks in 28.8 minutes. Scored 20-points on 2/28 vs. Iowa Blocked five shots on 2/29 vs. Bakersfield Tallied a double-double (13 points, 11 rebounds) on 3/5 vs. Idaho HIGHLIGHTS WITH TOKYO APACHE (JAPAN LEAGUE): Played 33 games for Tokyo Apache in the Basketball Japan League, averaging 9.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 15.4 minutes. Scored in double-figures 17 times including 10 of the final 12 contests. Recorded six double-doubles HIGHLIGHTS WITH MACCABI HAIFA (ISRAELI LEAGUE): Played 10 games for Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli League, averaging 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 7.6 minutes. HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Elected to skip his senior year of high school to turn pro. Was the first American-born player to leave high school early to play professionally overseas. Played three seasons at San Diego High School, averaging 8.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 138 career games. PERSONAL: Enjoys listening to various types of music... Likes to play the piano, sing, cook, play X-Box and Skype when he is not playing basketball... Elected to skip his senior year of high school to turn pro, becoming the first American-born player to leave high school early to play professionally overseas Played overseas for Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli League ( ) and Tokyo Apache in the Basketball Japan League ( ) His Tokyo Apache coach was former NBA coach Bob Hill. NBA REGULAR SEASON RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Golden State NBA D-LEAGUE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Dakota

43 TYLER GAME-BY-GAME (GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NBA, ) DATE H/A OPP G S MIN FG FGA PCT. 3FG 3FGA PCT. FT FTA PCT. OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS W/L 12/25 H LAC 1 0 0: L 12/26 H CHI DNP - COACH S DECISION W 12/28 H NY 1 0 1: W 12/31 H PHI 1 0 3: L 1/2 A PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/4 A SA DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/6 A LAL DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/7 H UTA 1 0 2: L 1/10 H MIA DNP - COACH S DECISION W 1/12 H ORL 1 0 1: L 1/14 A CHA DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/15 A DET 1 0 0: W 1/17 A CLE DNP - COACH S DECISION W 1/18 A NJ DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/20 H IND DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/23 H MEM DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/25 H POR 1 0 7: W 1/27 H OKC : L 1/31 H SAC 1 0 5: W 2/2 H UTA 1 0 8: W 2/4 A SAC 1 0 4: L 2/7 H OKC DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/9 A DEN 1 0 3: W 2/12 H HOU 1 0 4: W 2/13 H PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/15 H POR DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/17 A OKC 1 0 9: L 2/18 A MEM DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/20 H LAC DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/22 A PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/28 A IND DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 2/29 A ATL DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT W 3/2 A PHI DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 3/4 A TOR DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 3/5 A WAS DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT W 3/7 H MEM 1 0 6: L 3/10 H DAL 1 0 4: W 3/11 A LAC DNP - COACH S DECISION W 3/13 A SAC 1 0 3: W 3/14 H BOS 1 0 2: L 3/16 H MIL 1 0 4: L 3/17 A UTA DNP - COACH S DECISION L 3/19 H MIN DNP - COACH S DECISION L 3/21 A NO : W 3/22 A HOU : L 3/24 H SAC 1 1 9: W 3/25 A POR 1 1 8: L 3/27 H LAL 1 1 9: L 3/28 H NO : W 3/30 H NJ : L 4/1 A LAL : L 4/3 A MEM : L 4/4 A MIN : W 4/6 A UTA : L 4/7 H DEN : W 4/9 A DEN : L 4/11 A POR : L 4/12 H DAL : L 4/14 A LAC : L 4/16 H SA : L 4/18 H LAL : L 4/20 A DAL : L 4/21 A HOU : L 4/22 A MIN : W 4/24 H NO ; L 4/26 H SA : L G S MIN FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS TOTALS

44 MAALIK WAYNS GUARD 9 HEIGHT: 6-2 BIRTHDATE: 5/2/91 COLLEGE: VILLANOVA NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE WEIGHT:200 BIRTHPLACE: PHILADELPHIA (PA) HIGH SCHOOL: ROMAN CATHOLIC (PA) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Accepted an offer to play for the Orlando Magic in the 2012 Orlando Summer League. Took part in a pre-draft workout for the Golden State Warriors on May 28, 2012 that included draft picks Kris Joseph, Khris Middleton, Jeff Taylor and Tony Wroten. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 95 games for Villanova, averaging 12.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 25.9 minutes. Declared for the 2012 NBA Draft as an early entry candidate following his junior year HIGHLIGHTS WITH VILLANOVA: Appeared in 29 games as a junior, averaging a team-best 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 33.6 minutes, all career highs. Ranked seventh in the nation and led the Big East in free throw percentage, hitting.892 from the foul line. Named Second Team All-Big East and First Team All-Philadelphia Big Five. Tallied a double-double with a career-high 39 points and 13 rebounds on 1/14 at Cincinnati. Scored 20-plus points 12 times and 10-plus points 25 times. Surpassed 1,000 career points on 1/14. Missed three games with a sprained MCL in his left knee HIGHLIGHTS WITH VILLANOVA: Appeared in 33 games as a sophomore and averaged 13.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.15 steals in 30.1 minutes Scored a season-high 27 points on 3/5 at Pittsburgh. Tallied a double-double with 12 points and a career-high 12 assists on 11/17 vs. Boston University. Scored 20-plus points five times and 10-plus 25 times HIGHLIGHTS WITH VILLANOVA: As a freshman, appeared in 33 games, averaging 6.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.0 minutes, earning Big East All- Rookie honors. Was a three-time winner of the Big East Rookie of the Week. Scored 10-plus points nine times. PERSONAL: Parents are Verland Wayns and Deborah Wayns Enjoys listening to rap music in his spare time Aspires to have a career in broadcasting when his playing days are over Was a Parade and McDonald s All-American as a senior at Roman Catholic in 2009 Named two-time MVP in the Philadelphia Catholic League Averaged 19.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists as a senior at Roman Catholic Averaged 22.4 points, 5.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds as a junior. COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Villanova Villanova Villanova TOTALS

45 WAYNS GAME-BY-GAME (VILLANOVA, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 11 Monmouth W, Nov 15 La Salle W, Nov 18 Delaware W, Nov 24 at California Riverside W, Nov 25 at Saint Louis L, Nov 27 Santa Clara L, Dec 3 Pennsylvania W, Dec 6 Missouri L, Dec 10 at Temple L, Dec 13 Boston University W, Dec 17 at Saint Joseph s L, Dec 22 American University W, Dec 28 at West Virginia L, Jan 1 at Marquette L, Jan 5 South Florida L, Jan 8 DePaul W, Jan 11 Syracuse L, Jan 14 at Cincinnati L, Jan 18 Seton Hall W, Jan 21 at St. John s W, Jan 25 at Louisville L, Jan 28 Marquette L, Feb 5 at Pittsburgh L, Feb 7 Providence W, Feb 15 at South Florida L, Did Not Play Feb 18 Notre Dame L, Did Not Play Feb 20 Connecticut L, Did Not Play Feb 25 at Georgetown L, Mar 1 at Rutgers W, Mar 3 Cincinnati L, Mar 6 at Rutgers W, Mar 7 at South Florida L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

46 KYLE WEEMS FORWARD 34 HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 226 BIRTHDATE: 8/23/89 BIRTHPLACE: TOPEKA, KS COLLEGE: MISSOURI STATE HIGH SCHOOL: HIGHLAND PARK HS (KS) NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Took part in a pre-draft workout for the Golden State Warriors on May 21, 2012 that featured first-round draft pick Jared Cunningham. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 134 games (122 starts) over four years at Missouri State, averaging 13.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.09 steals in 29.7 minutes while shooting.374 from long range. Helped Missouri State win the 2010 CIT Championship and earn a 2011 NIT berth. Finished his career as the only player in Missouri Valley Conference history to score 1,800-plus points (1,868), grab 800-plus rebounds (844) and hit 200-plus three-pointers (240). Is Missouri State s all-time leader in games played (134) and ranks second in scoring, fourth in rebounds, fourth in three-pointers, fifth in blocks (114) and fifth in steals (146) HIGHLIGHTS WITH MISSOURI STATE: Appeared in 32 games (all starts) as a senior, averaging 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 31.4 minutes while shooting.404 from long range, earning All-MVC First Team and NABC All-District First Team honors. Scored 10-plus points 30 times, 20-plus eight times and 30-plus points once, a career-high 31 points on 12/28 at Creighton. Grabbed 10-plus rebounds four times, all double-doubles, including three games HIGHLIGHTS WITH MISSOURI STATE: Appeared in 35 games (all starts) as a junior, averaging 16.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.37 steals in 31.1 minutes while shooting.477 from the field and.395 from three-point range, helping the Bears to an NIT berth. Named Division I AP All-American Honorable Mention (first in Missouri State history) and the MVC Player of the Year as well as NABC All-District First Team and USBWA All-Region honors. Earned MVC Player of the Week accolades four times. Scored 10-plus points 33 times and 20-plus points eight times. Grabbed 10-plus rebounds five times, including four double-doubles and one game, a 23-point, 12-rebound effort on 1/22 vs. Creighton HIGHLIGHTS WITH MISSOURI STATE: Appeared in 36 games (all starts) as a sophomore, averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.36 steals and 1.03 blocks in 28.8 minutes while shooting.475 from the field and a career-best.407 from downtown. Earned All-Missouri Valley Conference Second Team, NABC All-District Second Team, The Sporting News All-MVC Second Team and ScoutNet All- MVC Second team honors. Named to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament All-Tournament Team, helping the Bears with the CIT Championship. Scored 10-plus points 30 times, 20-plus four times and 30-plus once, a 30-point effort on 1/9 vs. Bradley. Grabbed 10-plus rebounds four times, including three double-doubles HIGHLIGHTS WITH MISSOURI STATE: Appeared in 31 games (19 starts) as a freshman, averaging 10.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.5 minutes, earning MVC All-Freshman Team honors. Hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer on 2/21 over UT-Martin. Scored in double figures 17 times and had one 20-point effort in the season finale on 3/5 vs. Wichita State. Grabbed double-digit rebounds four times, including three consecutive double-doubles from 2/ HIGHLIGHTS WITH MISSOURI STATE: Redshirted. PERSONAL: Parents are Kevin and Kim Weems Father, Kevin, played basketball at Drury University Is the nephew of Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems Majored in hotel and restaurant administration Helped Highland Park High (KS) to the Kansas Class 5A state title in with a perfect 25-0 record Averaged 15.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 steals as a senior Was named Third Team All-State as a junior Also won a state championship as a freshman and was runner-up as a junior, qualifying for the state tournament in all four years. COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Missouri State Missouri State Missouri State Missouri State TOTALS

47 WEEMS GAME-BY-GAME (MISSOURI STATE, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 11 at Nevada W, Nov 15 at Arkansas State W, Nov 19 Emporia State W, Nov 26 Tulsa W, Nov 30 at Oral Roberts L, Dec 3 at New Mexico L, Dec 7 Oklahoma State L, Dec 10 at Ark-Little Rock W, Dec 17 Kennesaw State W, Dec 19 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi W, Dec 22 at West Virginia L, Dec 23 Saint Mary s L, Dec 28 at Creighton W, Dec 31 Drake W, Jan 4 Illinois State L, Jan 7 at Indiana State W, Jan 10 Southern Illinois W, Jan 13 at Northern Iowa L, Jan 15 Evansville L, Jan 18 Creighton L, Jan 21 at Bradley W, Jan 25 at Illinois State L, Jan 28 Northern Iowa W, Feb 1 Wichita State L, Feb 4 at Drake W, Feb 8 at Southern Illinois W, Feb 12 Bradley W, Feb 15 at Wichita State L, Feb 18 Old Dominion L, Feb 22 Indiana State L, Feb 25 at Evansville L, Mar 2 at Evansville L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

48 CHRIS WRIGHT FORWARD 33 HEIGHT: 6-8 WEIGHT: 226 BIRTHDATE: 9/30/88 BIRTHPLACE: TROTWOOD, OH COLLEGE: DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL: TROTWOOD-MADISON (OH) NBA EXPERIENCE: 1 YEAR DRAFTED BY: WAS NOT DRAFTED HOW ACQUIRED: SIGNED AS A FREE AGENT (12/10/11) NBA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was not selected in the 2011 NBA Draft. Owns career averages of 2.9 points and 1.9 rebounds in 7.8 minutes in 24 games (one start) over one season with Golden State. Holds D-League averages of 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.38 blocks in 29.7 minutes in 13 games (all starts) over one season with Maine and Dakota. Has appeared in two D-League playoff games, averaging 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 4.00 blocks and 1.00 steals in 31.5 minutes. Is the first University of Dayton alum to play for the Warriors and the first in the NBA since Negele Knight played six games for the Toronto Raptors HIGHLIGHTS WITH GOLDEN STATE: Appeared in 24 games (one start), averaging 2.9 points and 1.9 rebounds while shooting.511 in 7.8 minutes. Recorded career highs of 25 points, 11 field goals, eight rebounds and 46 minutes as one of five rookies in the starting lineup for the Warriors in the season finale on 4/26 vs. San Antonio, the first time since at least (when the Elias Sports Bureau began tracking starters) that a team started five first-year players. His 25 points in his first career start (4/26 vs. SA) were the most all season by a rookie making a debut start. Played a combined 73 minutes in the last two games of the season after playing a combined 114 minutes in his first 22 games. Blocked a career-high four shots in 13 minutes on 2/28 at Indiana. Scored his first career points on 1/6 at the Lakers and made his first career field goal on 1/10 vs. Miami. Made his NBA debut on 12/31 vs. Philadelphia, grabbing three rebounds. Was inactive 18 times and a DNP-CD 21 times D-LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS WITH MAINE & DAKOTA: Appeared in 13 games (all starts) with Maine and Dakota, averaging 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.38 blocks in 29.7 minutes while shooting.576 from the field. In four games with Maine prior to signing with Golden State, averaged 17.0 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.50 blocks in 31.3 minutes. In nine games with Dakota on assignment from Golden State (three total assignments), averaged 18.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.26 blocks in 29.0 minutes while shooting.628 from the field. In two D-League playoff games with Dakota, averaged 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 4.00 blocks and 1.00 steals in 31.5 minutes. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Played four seasons at Dayton, averaging 13.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 123 career games. Appeared in 36 games for Dayton as a senior ( ), averaging 13.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 28.8 minutes while shooting.459 from the field, earning Third Team All-Atlantic 10 honors. Appeared in 37 games for Dayton as a junior ( ), averaging 13.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 28.6 minutes while shooting.501 from the field. Appeared in 35 games for Dayton as a sophomore ( ), averaging 13.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 26.1 minutes while shooting.478 from the field, earning Second Team All-Atlantic 10 honors. Appeared in 15 games for Dayton as a freshman ( ), averaging 10.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists in 20.6 minutes while shooting.602 from the field, earning Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team honors. PERSONAL: Full name is Charles Christian Wright Nicknames are Flyght and C-Dub Has five brothers (Willie, Demetrius, Mark, Nicholas and Bam) and two sisters (Charelle and Nicki) Declared for the 2010 NBA Draft but withdrew the day the early entry list was announced Known for his athletic dunks. NBA REGULAR SEASON RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Golden State NBA D-LEAGUE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Maine/Dakota NBA D-LEAGUE PLAYOFF RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Dakota

49 WRIGHT GAME-BY-GAME (GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NBA, ) DATE H/A OPP G S MIN FG FGA PCT. 3FG 3FGA PCT. FT FTA PCT. OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS W/L 12/25 H LAC DNP - INACTIVE LIST L 12/26 H CHI DNP - INACTIVE LIST W 12/28 H NY DNP - COACH S DECISION W 12/31 H PHI 1 0 6: L 1/2 A PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/4 A SA DNP - INACTIVE LIST L 1/6 A LAL 1 0 4: L 1/7 H UTA DNP - INACTIVE LIST L 1/10 H MIA 1 0 0: W 1/12 H ORL DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/14 A CHA 1 0 4: L 1/15 A DET 1 0 0: W 1/17 A CLE DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/18 A NJ DNP - COACH S DECISION L 1/20 H IND DNP - INACTIVE LIST L 1/23 H MEM DNP - INACTIVE LIST L 1/25 H POR DNP - INACTIVE LIST W 1/27 H OKC DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 1/31 H SAC DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT W 2/2 H UTA DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT W 2/4 A SAC DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 2/7 H OKC DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/9 A DEN 1 0 3: W 2/12 H HOU 1 0 0: W 2/13 H PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/15 H POR DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/17 A OKC 1 0 7: L 2/18 A MEM DNP - COACH S DECISION L 2/20 H LAC DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/22 A PHO DNP - COACH S DECISION W 2/28 A IND : L 2/29 A ATL DNP - COACH S DECISION W 3/2 A PHI 1 0 2: L 3/4 A TOR 1 0 0: L 3/5 A WAS 1 0 1: W 3/7 H MEM 1 0 6: L 3/10 H DAL 1 0 5: W 3/11 A LAC DNP - COACH S DECISION W 3/13 A SAC 1 0 2: W 3/14 H BOS DNP - COACH S DECISION L 3/16 H MIL 1 0 9: L 3/17 A UTA DNP - COACH S DECISION L 3/19 H MIN DNP - COACH S DECISION L 3/21 A NO DNP - COACH S DECISION W 3/22 A HOU : L 3/24 H SAC DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT W 3/25 A POR DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 3/27 H LAL DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 3/28 H NO DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT W 3/30 H NJ DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 4/1 A LAL DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 4/3 A MEM DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 4/4 A MIN DNP - COACH S DECISION W 4/6 A UTA DNP - COACH S DECISION L 4/7 H DEN 1 0 2: W 4/9 A DEN 1 0 8: L 4/11 A POR DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 4/12 H DAL DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 4/14 A LAC DNP - D-LEAGUE ASSIGNMENT L 4/16 H SA : L 4/18 H LAL 1 0 4: L 4/20 A DAL 1 0 1: L 4/21 A HOU DNP - COACH S DECISION L 4/22 A MIN DNP - COACH S DECISION W 4/24 H NO : L 4/26 H SA : L G S MIN FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OR DR TOT AST PF STL TO BS PTS TOTALS

50 ANDRE YOUNG GUARD 19 HEIGHT: 5-8 BIRTHDATE: 3/16/90 COLLEGE: CLEMSON NBA EXPERIENCE: ROOKIE WEIGHT:170 BIRTHPLACE: ALBANY, GA HIGH SCHOOL: DEERFIELD-WINDSOR (GA) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Took part in a pre-draft workout with the Golden State Warriors on June 14 that featured first-round draft picks John Henson, Jared Sullinger and Marquis Teague. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 129 games (67 starts) for Clemson, averaging 9.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.43 steals in 27.0 minutes. Ranks fourth in Clemson annals with 236 career three-point field goals HIGHLIGHTS WITH CLEMSON: Appeared in 31 games (all starts) as a senior, averaging 13.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.68 steals in 34.5 minutes. Named to the All-ACC Defensive Team after leading the conference in steals. Hit a career-best 39.6 percent from downtown (80-of-202). Scored 10-plus 24 times and 20-plus twice, including a career-high 29 points on 1/21 vs. Georgia Tech in a performance that included a career-best seven threes and 15-straight points in the first half HIGHLIGHTS WITH CLEMSON: Appeared in 34 games (33 starts) as a junior, averaging 11.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.38 steals in 32.3 minutes. Led the ACC with a 2.55 assist-to-turnover ratio (21st in the nation). Scored in double figures 20 times HIGHLIGHTS WITH CLEMSON: Appeared in 32 games (three starts) as a sophomore, averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.69 steals (fifth in the ACC) in 26.3 minutes. Earned All-ACC Academic Team honors. Scored in double figures 12 times HIGHLIGHTS WITH CLEMSON: Appeared in 32 games as a freshman, averaging 4.4 points and 2.1 assists in 14.9 minutes. Became the first freshman in Clemson history to record more steals than turnovers. Scored in double figures three times. PERSONAL: Majored in health science Led Deerfield-Windsor to a runner-up finish in the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) state tournament Holds school records for points, assists and steals Scored 2,062 points at Deerfield-Windsor and led the school to four region championships Named Region Player of the Year in 2006 and 2008 Won the long jump competition at the track & field state championship in COLLEGIATE RECORD AVERAGES Year-Team G Min FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson TOTALS

51 YOUNG GAME-BY-GAME (CLEMSON, NCAA, ) DATE OPPONENT RESULT MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Nov 11 Gardner-Webb W, Nov 16 at Citadel W, Nov 19 Charleston L, Nov 22 CoastaL, Carolina L, Nov 25 Furman W, Nov 29 at Iowa W, Dec 4 South Carolina L, Dec 10 at Arizona L, Dec 17 Winthrop W, Dec 19 Alabama State W, Dec 22 UTEP L, Dec 23 at Southern Illinois W, Dec 25 at Hawaii L, Jan 1 E Tennessee State W, Jan 7 Florida State W, Jan 12 at Boston College L, Jan 15 Duke L, Jan 18 at Miami (FL) L, Jan 21 Georgia Tech W, Jan 28 Wake Forest W, Jan 31 at Virginia L, Feb 4 at Virginia Tech L, Feb 7 Maryland L, Feb 11 at Wake Forest W, Feb 14 Virginia W, Feb 18 at North Carolina L, Feb 21 at Georgia Tech W, Feb 25 North Carolina State W, Mar 1 Virginia Tech W, Mar 4 at Florida State L, Mar 8 Virginia Tech L, GP MIN FG FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS Totals Averages

52 FEATURE STORIES New Warrior Harrison Barnes biggest advocate: N. Carolina coach Roy Williams By Daniel Brown, San Jose Mercury News June 29, 2012 Among those who think the Golden State Warriors got a steal in Harrison Barnes with the No.7 pick is the coach for whom Barnes was a perceived disappointment. Roy Williams, the coach at North Carolina, said the Warriors were one of the two or three best fits out there for the smooth 6-foot-8, 228-pound small forward. He said Barnes all-around game, including the ability to hit shots at crunchtime, will make him a fan favorite. He s a great addition, Williams said by phone Friday. He s what the Warriors needed. Barnes, viewed as a potential top-five pick, slipped just far enough Thursday for general manager Bob Myers to declare a draft-night coup. Barnes is something of a buy-low stock, having gone from the top high school recruit in the nation to a player who was solid but rarely spectacular for the Tar Heels. Williams said Barnes numbers paled only because the expectations were over the moon, noting that the small forward was the first freshman to be selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team. This guy was an All-American before he d even played a game, Williams said. People like to pick on a guy when there are expectations like that, just looking for ways to (criticize his game). But look at his numbers. Here, Williams paused to rattle off a long list of accomplishments, including a 16.4 points-per-game career scoring average. Barnes reached double-digit scoring in 64 of 75 games and was a first-team All-ACC selection for a national powerhouse program. If it was anybody else, Williams said, you d say it was pretty doggone good. Still, as the most ballyhooed high school player in the country, Barnes was expected to dominate more, to be drafted higher. He arrives in the NBA projected as a solid starter, maybe, but not as the future superstar he looked destined to become. Barnes was once such a sensation at Ames High that school officials had to arrange postgame autograph sessions, complete with security guards on hand to keep the lines from getting too unruly. Harrison was like a rock star on the road in the state of Iowa, said Judge Johnston, his athletic director at Ames High. It was somewhat like the circus coming to town, Ames High coach Vance Downs said. Such a life prepared Barnes for the spotlight that now follows him to the NBA, where the lofty expectations will be the least of his concerns. It s helped me a great deal in terms of being in the spotlight and knowing how to act accordingly, Barnes said less than an hour after the Warriors called his name. I was almost kind of groomed, in a way. I grew up in the media. Barnes has had a lot to live up to even before he was born. His mom used to videotape all of Michael Jordan s games in case she one day had a son. The VCR was rolling May 29, 1992, the night Jordan scored 29 points to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the decisive Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. That s also the night Shirley went into labor. She named her son Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes

53 FEATURE STORIES New Warrior Harrison Barnes biggest advocate: N. Carolina coach Roy Williams (continued) I wanted my son s name to sound royal, Shirley told the Charlotte News and Observer earlier this year. Most people don t have four names, but I just knew my guy would be special. The Jordan in his middle name means what you think it does. And the kid embraced the challenge, watching those Bulls tapes his mom had collected and studying the moves he would later unleash in his driveway. If nothing else, Barnes adopted a Jordan-esque work ethic. You can t just give a kid the key to the gym anymore, not even in Iowa, so I would meet him at 6 a.m. to unlock the door and let him in, said Downs, his high school coach, who called Friday from New York after attending draft night at Barnes invitation. It wasn t just to come in and shoot baskets. He would lift weights. He would work on his skills. There were times when he came in and did track workouts. Barnes led Ames High to back-to-back 4A titles and set school records. He finished his high school career with 53 consecutive victories. Along the way, fans clamored just for a glimpse of him. Everywhere we went, it was a packed house, Johnston said. I used to joke with the other athletic directors. I d say, You owe me a bonus check for selling out your gym. I called it the Harrison Barnes appearance fee. For all the attention, Barnes kept a level head and remained a diligent student, with a 3.4 GPA. He visited colleges with his academic questions written out in a notebook. His recruiting trips included a stop at Stanford, where he chatted with Condoleezza Rice. Predictably, Barnes chose North Carolina, Jordan s alma mater. Meeting Jordan on his recruiting trip cinched the deal. But the big fish sometimes swam upstream with the Tar Heels. For the first time in his life, the rock star had critics. During one rough stretch early in his freshman season, he scored just six points in a loss to Minnesota, eight in a defeat at Illinois and 11 when the Tar Heels were blown out by Georgia Tech. Things perked up last season when, as a sophomore, he led North Carolina and was third in the ACC in scoring (17.1). Barnes also averaged 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals and shot 35.8 percent from 3-point range. Williams said he will remember him for delivering at big moments. We needed him to score and he was able to do that. There were times when we called on him to make big shots, and he did it almost every dadgum time. The Warriors venture that there are more big shots ahead. And if Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes needs an example of a player who took his game to new heights after playing at North Carolina, he can just look to his namesake. We think he ll operate better in space, Myers said. In the college game, sometimes, when you re playing on a team like North Carolina with so many good players, you don t get as much opportunity. Coach Mark Jackson said: I m not going to sit here and talk about the Carolina system. What I will tell you is that the NBA game suits him better. We have guys who are going to make him better on the floor. He s going to have more room because of the talent we have

54 FEATURE STORIES Bazemore: From stupid to smart about his future By Bob Molinaro, The Virginian-Pilot April 13, 2012 In a back corridor at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, Kent Bazemore flashed the gap-toothed smile so familiar to fans of Old Dominion University basketball. I m happy to be playing basketball again, he said late Wednesday after his K&D Rounds Landscaping team lost in the opening round. It was Bazemore s first game since a surprise visit from two Virginia Beach detectives, who walked him out of the Ted Constant Convocation Center, put him in a squad car and drove away. The bizarre conclusion to Bazemore s college career that came only minutes before Old Dominion tipped off against Mercer in the CollegeInsider.com tournament was followed by revelations that he had been arrested for failing to fulfill a courtmandated obligation stemming from a DUI last summer. Criticism of the police for pulling a grandstand play soon gave ground to the understanding that Bazemore, for one reason or another, had passed on opportunities to attend the required alcohol safety program. It was very stupid, he said at the PIT in his first public comments about the case. I have to suffer the consequences. So does ODU, which launched an internal investigation into whether Bazemore received free legal counsel from Peter G. Decker III, an ODU supporter, in violation of NCAA regulations. The investigation closed to ODU s satisfaction that no rules had been broken. The NCAA might still look into the case. One thing I take away from that is to be responsible, Bazemore said. You make a mistake, but hey, look to the future. Though willing to entertain a few questions about the controversy, Bazemore didn t completely open up, declining to shed light on why he didn t attend the alcohol safety classes. But until his arrest in late March, he insisted, ODU didn t know anything about it. He kept his coaches in the dark because I didn t want the school to be involved, which is why I handled it the way I did. When a helpful sports writer suggested that he meant mishandled it, Bazemore nodded. Yeah, right. I take responsibility for that. Will basketball teams intrigued by Bazemore s potential be put off by his run-in with the legal system? Not likely. They ll investigate his background and judge for themselves whether this was only an aberration in an otherwise stellar career. When it comes to character issues, though, the scales are more than balanced by Bazemore s impending graduation from ODU with a pair of degrees. He s made the most of his five years on campus. The scouts like Bazemore s long arms and rangy build and his ability to run the court. At 6-feet-5, he s a big guard, so there are no issues there

55 FEATURE STORIES Bazemore: From stupid to smart about his future (continued) He needs to improve his shooting and ball handling, but the pros like that he was Defensive Player of the Year in the Colonial Athletic Association the past two seasons. Playing tough defense reflects on a player s effort. He s got the size and athletic ability, said Chris Ekstrand, an NBA consultant who writes assessments of each PIT player. He s got a good foundation to build on. Let s see if he builds on that. Bazemore knows what needs the most work. My offensive game is going to be dictated by how much time I spend in the gym, he said. But it s like coach (Blaine Taylor) says. When a team signs you, they don t use you to take the last shot. They want you to fit in and do the small things. Maybe his misadventures with the Virginia Beach courts and the embarrassment that followed have taught Bazemore the importance of taking care of the small things before they turn into big problems. He did something stupid, though certainly not the stupidest thing an athlete has ever done. But like any other 22-year old leaving college, he s going to focus on the future. I m just thankful for the opportunity to get on the court again, Bazemore said. At the PIT, he feels like the handcuffs have been removed

56 FEATURE STORIES Burrell sees Japan as springboard to NBA By Justin Rodriguez, Times Herald-Record May 8, 2012 Before Middletown native Justin Burrell left to play professional basketball in Japan last fall, he didn t set many goals, in part, because he didn t know what to expect. Months later, Burrell, a star power forward for the Yokohama B-Corsairs of the Japan Basketball League, has plenty of bigtime goals. To be honest, I d like to win a championship, and win the finals MVP, said Burrell, who played at St. John s and graduated last May. That would be the ultimate confidence boost. Call Burrell ambitious, but he already earned the JBL s most valuable player award in his first pro season. Burrell, at 6-foot-9 and 245 pounds, averaged 18.7 points and 10 rebounds during the regular season. He hoped to sign a free-agent contract with an NBA team after leaving St. John s, but instead headed to Japan due to the lockout. Yokohama, on Tokyo Bay, is the second largest city in Japan. Burrell, 24, has helped the expansion Corsairs to the second round of the JBL playoffs. He will return home when the playoffs finish later this month and zero in on trying to play in the NBA next season. The NBA is my ultimate goal, said Burrell, who had workouts with the Clippers and Lakers last year, among other teams. If you play basketball, you dream of playing in the NBA. You dream of three, two, one, hitting the winning shot. That is my goal. Burrell played at Middletown High in before moving in with relatives to star at Our Savior Lutheran in the Bronx. He was named the Big East Conference s Sixth Man of the Year as a senior, averaging 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for St. John s. Burrell helped the Red Storm (21-12) reach the NCAA tournament that year for the first time since Even though Burrell is looking forward to returning stateside, he said he loves playing in Japan. The culture in Japan is the way we all should be, Burrell said. The people are so outgoing, genuine and good. They are so sincere. I ve had people I can t even really communicate with help me get to where I need to go. They will go the other direction just to help you. As for his breakout success in Japan, Burrell said: I just wanted to get better, to improve. I always had a high skill set. I just had some injuries and setbacks at St. John s. Coach Steve Lavin really helped me last year, he taught me different things, showed me my potential. I just went from there

57 FEATURE STORIES How Did I Get Here? by Pablo S. Torre, Sports Illustrated March 7, 2011 There were omens, hundreds of them: moments of utter ineptitude that foretold peril, like exit signs glowing red inside a burning building. Why didn t Festus Ezeli flee from inevitable, public disaster? Why didn t he quit experimenting with a game he never imagined he d play in the first place? When Ezeli s parents sent him from their home in Benin City, Nigeria, to Yuba City, Calif., in 2004, into the care of his uncle Emeka Ndulue, a pediatrician, they did it to nourish their oldest child s medical school aspirations. This plan seemed sensible. By then Festus had already graduated from high school, mastered English and planned to major in a hard science. He was 14. But when Festus became homesick, Uncle Emeka pushed him into the most appropriate social activity he could think of for a 6 8 teenager. Though he had never picked up a basketball, let alone competed in organized athletics in Nigeria ( I d always been the person who cheered at events, he says), Festus joined a low-level AAU team and scored the first points of his life at age 15. In his team s own hoop. Everybody was running up the court, and I was just running with them, recalls Ezeli, who left the team shortly thereafter. It s kind of surreal. Sometimes I think about it now and I m like, Damn. How did I get here? Here, on a Wednesday in late February, is Rand Dining Center, the crowded cafeteria on the tree-lined campus of Vanderbilt. Flanked by fellow undergrads at a lunch table, the most improved player in college basketball is annihilating his tray s contents bacon cheeseburger, fries, fruit cup, orange juice the way he does opponents in the paint. At week s end the 6 11, 265-pound Ezeli (e-zee-lee) was averaging 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks for the No. 21 Commodores (21--7, 9--5 in the SEC). This production hasn t been lost on NBA scouts, who noted that the redshirt junior is finally putting his muscle (Ezeli has 7% body fat) and 7 6 wingspan to persuasive use. There aren t a ton of traditional centers anymore, and especially not ones that are productive on both ends, Vandy assistant Dan Muller says. Knowing we can go into the postseason and play with anybody in the country at that position is huge. As guard Chris Meriwether summarizes, Festus is just a great example of someone who s really benefited from the college experience. In fact, as the 21-year-old Ezeli weaves through a hallway with a visitor, he is a distant shadow of the kid who used to cry during phone calls to his family. Cafeteria workers high-five and hug him. He kibitzes with classmates about the three hours of sleep he got after finishing a sociology paper on masculinity. And upon being asked about life when he set foot in Nashville, in the fall of 2007, he chuckles at the memory of a disaster defused. I didn t know what was going to happen with basketball, Ezeli says now. You don t understand how everything changed. Kevin Stallings, now in his 12th season as Commodores coach, issued a directive to his staff upon taking the job: Think outside the box. Vanderbilt s admissions standards are by far the most rigorous in the SEC, and to thrive in the Eastern Division Vandy plays conference powerhouses Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee twice a year the team has had to track down kids from well beyond the South. The goal, just as it is at every other school, is to bring in quality players. But the current rotation, Stallings must admit, resembles a director of diversity s athletic dream. Consider: Deadeye guard John Jenkins (from Hendersonville, Tenn.), an SEC player of the year favorite, often overhears the French Skype conversations of his roommate, backup center Steve Tchiengang (Douala, Cameroon), who loves playing FIFA on his Xbox against quadrilingual swingman and NBA prospect Jeff Taylor (Norrköping, Sweden), who rooms near forward and erstwhile U.S. Open ball boy Lance Goulbourne (Brooklyn), who was raised 2,440 miles away from another suitemate, point guard Brad Tinsley (Oregon City, Ore.). Yet of all the far-flung Commodores, Ifeanyi Festus Ezeli-Ndulue has come, by almost any measure, the farthest. Muller first read about Ezeli on a recruiting website in May 2007, but nobody he called had ever seen the 17-year-old or knew much beyond the fact that Ezeli was large, and therefore intriguing. Ezeli had little idea of his own abilities. At Sacramento s Jesuit High, where he took a year of classes, Ezeli excelled in chemistry but got cut during basketball tryouts by his chemistry teacher, who doubled as the coach

58 FEATURE STORIES How Did I Get Here? (continued) Still, for every reminder that he wasn t any good, Ezeli came across some new person who told him he had a future in the sport if he ever learned how to play. So Ezeli agreed to enlist with a different AAU team, the Nor Cal Pharaohs. At 16 he also enrolled at Yuba Community College, where a skeptical Uncle Emeka allowed Festus to take courses only part time so he could work out with the basketball team and still preserve full collegiate eligibility. Conscripted to be the Yuba 49ers videographer, Ezeli was often a disconcerting sight when he arrived at a visiting arena. We d come off the bus, and I m the biggest dude, and teams were like, Oh my gosh, what s about to happen? Ezeli says. And then I would bring out the camera. At their practices, Yuba coach Doug Cornelius remembers, Festus would get so frustrated that he d punch the floor. I was afraid he d break his hand. Angst was to be expected. His coaches had to introduce him to everything from positions (You re a center) to rules (Don t stand in this painted area longer than three seconds). Some onlookers continued to snicker. But in July 2007, he was invited to the Reebok All-American Camp. Recruiters Muller among them awaited his arrival as if he were Bigfoot. They left with their heads spinning at Ezeli s size and raw potential, even if it was clear that he lacked confidence. Offers from 27 Division I schools he knew almost nothing about rolled in. As Ezeli s AAU coaches helped him pare the list down the finalists were UConn, Boston College, Harvard and Vanderbilt he had his heart set on another option: prep school, where he could delay D-I and try being an active member of a full-time team for the first time. Muller and Stallings showed him that Vandy offered something better. Ezeli could redshirt; he d be reared by a staff already familiar with international kids and homesickness; and he could earn the top-notch college degree he wanted. I realized that he could be a player of no consequence, with no feel, who never developed into anything, Stallings says now. Or he could be a guy who became a dominant force. The range was bigger and wider for him than any kid I d ever seen. They began to see it at practice. At first the sessions were uniformly horrific; tapes from Ezeli s first two years show his Australian classmate A.J. Ogilvy, a 6 11, 250-pound All-SEC center, manhandling the largest bio major in Vanderbilt history. But Ezeli who didn t even know how to properly box out quickly resolved to attack basketball like coursework. The blankest of slates, devoid of any habits at all, he was the Commodores model student, perpetually asking questions and pulling all-nighters to go over the playbook and game film. By his third season Ezeli started to dominate practices against Ogilvy, coaches say, and as lessons clicked into place they d see his face light up like a child s. Last April, however, when Ogilvy declared early for the draft, Stallings privately wondered if the Commodores could really contend with Ezeli going from a 12.7 minutes-a-game reserve to a starting role. Though the center had turned the corner in practice step one games were something else: He averaged 3.8 points and 3.2 rebounds last season and shot a heinous 37.3% from the line. This was due, in no small part, to a very simple reality: Ezeli had never played in packed arenas before. He suffered from stage fright. He choked. In November 2008, for instance, when Vanderbilt visited eventual national champion North Carolina for a closed scrimmage, Ezeli turned heads again by aggressively banging bodies with the Tar Heels heralded frontcourt. But seven days later, when Vanderbilt hosted Division II Alabama-Huntsville for an exhibition, Ezeli scarcely jumped. He couldn t even lift his arms to rebound because there were people sitting in the stands, Stallings explains. Even last year, in Vandy s first-round loss to Murray State in the NCAA tournament, Ezeli found himself leg-locked due to nerves. Balls flew through his hands; the game seemed to be playing in fast forward. I wasn t even in control of my body, Ezeli admits. When I got into games I regressed, and got back to looking like old Festus again. When I tried to box out I fell down. It was crazy. So last summer Ezeli watched more film than ever, which helped him visualize live-game situations. To soften his mitts a team manager, Sam Ferry, chucked basketballs at him for 30 minutes four times a week, with Ezeli sometimes wearing gardening gloves or weighted pads. And as for foul shots? Says Muller, I bet you money there s not a person in this world that s shot more free throws than Festus in the past nine months. The payoff: Ezeli was shooting 64.8% from the line through Sunday, making 51 of 70 (72.9%) over his last 12 games. He has added a righty hook shot to his post repertoire, while his offensive rebounding rate (15.2) ranks 24th nationally. And he keeps asking questions

59 FEATURE STORIES How Did I Get Here? (continued) Former NBA center Will Perdue set the school s single-season blocks record of 74 that, at week s end, Ezeli was one shy of breaking. When he called a Vandy game for ESPN last month, Perdue says, Festus found me and asked, What do you think about me? What can you recommend? Coaches like Tennessee s Bruce Pearl and Belmont s Rick Byrd confirm a formerly inconceivable development. I don t think they miss [Ogilvy] at all, Pearl told the Chattanooga Times Free Press in January. Ezeli has improved so much that he gives them the best of both worlds. Yes, the tournament fate of Vanderbilt No. 13 in the country in adjusted offensive efficiency rests heavily on the 6 4 Jenkins, whose scoring average of 19.5 points through Sunday led the SEC. One of the country s best pure shooters (his career three-point percentage is 44.1), Jenkins is also a no-nonsense practice fiend who became the first five-star recruit in Vandy s history after committing as a junior out of Station Camp High in Gallatin, Tenn. The Commodores offense is constructed to give Jenkins clean looks. And it is the newfound interior presence of Ezeli, Stallings says, that not only helps free up their marksman but also gives us a chance to be a good team. The rise has not been without drawbacks. Much to the dismay of Uncle Emeka, the career path leading to Festus Ezeli, M.D., is indefinitely on hold. His increasing devotion to the team forced him to switch majors from lab-intensive biology to economics last year. ( You can imagine what it is like to hear his perspective on world trade, globalization, and the economics of American sports, gushes Vanderbilt chancellor Nick Zeppos.) Luckily, though, a future in an even more selective industry looms on the horizon. Now, I don t know what the finished product is going to be, Stallings says. But I d be really surprised if that kid didn t play in the league for a long time. Of course, Ezeli s family has mandated that he get his Vanderbilt degree first not that he s in any particular rush to leave Nashville. From developing his left hand to continually upping his free throw percentage to gaining a firmer grasp of microeconomics and Southern culture, there are so many things he still wants to learn. And when he thinks about his life, that search for knowledge more than anything else is exactly why Ifeanyi Festus Ezeli-Ndulue is here

60 FEATURE STORIES Draymond Green credits his mother for changing him from clown to MSU All-American by Hugh Bernreuter, MLive April 11, 2012 SAGINAW, MI Draymond Green was all set to go to Las Vegas after his freshman year at Saginaw High School, a 15-year-old on his way to play basketball on AAU s biggest stage in front of the top college coaches in the country. His mom said, No. The toughest thing I ve ever done, Mary Babers said Wednesday during Draymond Green Day at Saginaw High. But if I let him go to Vegas, what message would that send? That basketball is more important than school? It hurt to do it. My mom wouldn t talk to me. My dad wouldn t talk to me. My sister wouldn t talk to me. It was so hard to do as a parent. It was the national tournament after his freshman year. That s when you get your notoriety. Green eventually was recruited, landing at Michigan State University. He finished his career as the Big Ten Player of the Year and National Association of Basketball Coaches College Player of the Year. More important, at least to his mother, Green will finish his MSU career on May 4 when he graduates with a degree in communications. On May 6, he leaves for an NBA pre-draft camp in Chicago. That s a long way from Vegas, but Green has come a long way since his freshman year at Saginaw High. I was just getting by, not really studying, Green said. I was the class clown. I thought that was the way to be popular. I found out that wasn t the way. I didn t study, trying to do everything the easy way. Mr. (Mike) Servinski put our grades up before the final exam. I had a 59.6 going into the final exam, so I only needed to get a couple questions right, and I would pass. No problem. Green, however, took a study sheet prepared by Servinski to help prepare for the exams. He put the sheet under the test, taking short glimpses at the answers. Servinski caught him cheating and gave him an E. My mom saw it and asked me why I failed, Green said. I said I didn t know. She got the phone book out and called Mr. Servinski. When she found out what I did, I got out of the room, I got out of the house. I got as far away as possible. But not to Vegas. I was going to the Tom Izzo Shooting Camp, too, but she shut it all down, Green said. My coaches tried to talk her into letting me go, but she wouldn t. I had to go to summer school. It changed my life. I would not be here, I would not be the success I am, if my Mom didn t do that. My life changed right there. Since that time, I have not gotten less than a 3.1. Babers didn t just take away the AAU trip to Las Vegas. I took away his phone, his Playstation... I even took apart his bed. I don t know where he slept. I was mad. I m a single mother working two jobs for him, and this is what he does?

61 FEATURE STORIES Green credits his mother for changing him from clown to MSU All-American (continued) I kept thinking about what one of his coaches said. What are you going to do when the ball stops bouncing? Basketball isn t going to be there forever. What are you going to do when it s gone. He had to know that school came first. Green learned quickly. He actually got to go to Vegas eventually, Babers said. He did all his work at school, but it wasn t going to be up to me. He had to go to all of his teachers, do whatever they asked and get their permission. He did the work and got their permission, so he went. The rest is history. Green is working toward impressing NBA scouts, hoping to improve his draft status. The NBA Draft is June 28. I ve heard different things, but it doesn t take 32 teams to like you and take you, Green said. Right now, I hear end of the first round, maybe second round. It only takes one team to like you

62 FEATURE STORIES Justin Hurtt carries scoring and leadership load for TU by Eric Bailey, Tulsa World December 30, 2010 Justin Hurtt was tagged a PTP er this week by a well-known ESPN analyst. Dick Vitale honored the Tulsa senior as his prime-time player, calling him his national player of the week after Hurtt posted his third consecutive 30-point game for the Hurricane in a win over Texas-San Antonio. That s spectacular, Golden Hurricane coach Doug Wojcik said. I don t think I ve had anyone receive a national award. Jerome (Jordan) has had some national recognition and Ben (Uzoh) also did. To do what he s done, with three 30-point games and the first time since the season, is amazing. You can put it in perspective this way. Steve Harris and Shea Seals are the top two scorers in school history and, with all due respect to those players because they were very good players, they didn t do it. Hurtt is among the nation s top scorers (21.8 points per game) and will lead TU into Thursday s 7 p.m. home game against TCU (9-4) at the Reynolds Center. The 6-4 guard was expected to contribute heavily this season and he has answered with his offense. I feel like I need to score for our team to win games, Hurtt said. I just feel like when I m more aggressive, we have a better chance to win. It s something that Coach and I have talked about. I want the ball in my hands (at crunch time). I want to take the big shots when it comes down to it. Wojcik said Hurtt s leadership is seen by fans on the court, but it has also been felt off the court. Especially during a rough December. There s been a lot of time spent with players and a lot of time explaining things, Wojcik said. He s grown as much as any player I ve had since his freshmen year as far as performance on the court but also leadership. He s acknowledged that it is hard being the captain and the senior and the guy that I m going to depend on. It s like being a quarterback in football. A lot falls on your shoulders and he s done a tremendous job of knowing who he is and doing it with his own personality. Everyone respects him for it. Another player that s been thrust into a different role has been sophomore Bryce Pope. With Jordan Clarkson s status unknown for Thursday (he s listed as a game-time decision), Pope could start another game at point guard. Pope saw limited action at the position during his career at Jenks High School, but has shined in his new role at TU. Since changing positions three games ago, Pope is averaging 10 points a game, has a positive assist-to-turnover ratio and uses his size (6-foot-6, 220 pounds) to his advantage. Everything that comes to Bryce is new, Wojcik said. There are new situations, but fortunately he has two wing players (Hurtt, Scottie Haralson) that can shoot it and he has an inside presence that can score it in Steven (Idlet). (His learning curve) has been unbelievable. I don t know if I ve seen in 20-plus years of coaching, a transformation of a guy that was a wing player, not a point guard, to someone who can handle it as well as he did with 14,000 as he did at Wichita State

63 FEATURE STORIES Hofstra s Jenkins Stayed Home and Stayed Focused by Pete Thamel, New York Times March 5, 2011 Charles Jenkins will leave Hofstra as the Pride s career scoring leader, its most unforgettable basketball star since Speedy Claxton, with his jersey retired to the rafters. But Jenkins s legacy will probably transcend the Long Island campus because he is poised to become something of an anomaly. Jenkins, a chiseled 6-foot-2 guard, is expected to be the first New York City public school graduate to be selected in the first round of the N.B.A. draft since Sebastian Telfair, who turned professional straight out of Lincoln in Brooklyn in For a city whose schools produced a line of luminaries from Red Auerbach to Stephon Marbury, the six-year draft drought is a symbol of the evolution of basketball sociology. With players being recruited to prep schools and the rise of Catholic schools as city powerhouses, the decline of talent in the Public Schools Athletic League is indicative of the disappearance of local high school heroes throughout the country. Jenkins s story is remarkable because he stayed at Springfield Gardens High School in Queens, spurned offers to play for high-profile summer teams and spent five years at Hofstra. We talk to recruits about that all the time, Hofstra Coach Mo Cassara said. Charles Jenkins is someone who went through the public school system, stayed the course, graduated and, when things got tough, he never wavered. Both in high school and college, he stayed the course. Early on, Jenkins could have taken a different path and become another New York cautionary tale. In 2001, his older brother Kareem Albritton was shot and killed in Brooklyn. Jenkins, then a freshman at Holy Cross in Queens, was expelled because he missed so much class time and homework. I was invisible for a year, basically, he said after a recent victory at North Carolina-Wilmington. Jenkins transferred to Springfield Gardens, which he said was a sort of Ellis Island for city youth. That was the school you went to when no other school in New York accepted you, he said. Springfield Gardens accepted you with open arms. The key for him was a leadership program, which met after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It matched Jenkins with other bright, talented students who needed extra attention and focus. It gave Jenkins the opportunity to make up credits from his freshman year and provided tutoring for the SAT and Regents examinations. Svetlana Hamlet, the guidance counselor who ran the program, said that Jenkins coasted at times but that she understood when she found out about his brother s death. He just needed a push and support system within the school, she said, adding that he had a supportive family who responded when she called his home. Jenkins said he considered the program the primary reason he finished high school and qualified for a college scholarship. The inspiration was mutual. Just this past weekend, I told him that he s the reason why I can keep going, Hamlet said. He s my success story. On the court, Jenkins found success, if not immediate fame. Springfield Gardens went 43-8 in his final two seasons under Coach Angelo Buono, who said Jenkins still stopped by practices and sent text messages often to show his support

64 FEATURE STORIES Hofstra s Jenkins Stayed Home and Stayed Focused (continued) For my team to see someone from their building and their neighborhood competing at that level, Buono said, it shows guys it s within reach if they put the work in. A picture of the 1983 Springfield Gardens team on the wall in Buono s office features Anthony Mason, the best player in the team s history, and Norm Roberts, a future St. John s coach. Roberts, now a television broadcaster, recruited Jenkins for the Red Storm, suggesting that he attend prep school for a year. Jenkins impressed Roberts by not abandoning his longtime summer coach, Paul Nicelli, for a higher-profile team. In this day and age, Roberts said, everyone has a guy who if the coach yells at you twice or only gives you one pair of sneakers tells you to transfer. Of Jenkins, he said: He s a tough kid. He didn t have an easy road, and he had to work for it. At Hofstra, Jenkins connected with Coach Tom Pecora over their personal losses. It changes the way you look at the world, said Pecora, whose first wife died in a car accident. In Charles s sense, it got him totally locked in, not only as a basketball player but a person. But expectations at Hofstra plummeted after Pecora left for Fordham last year. Tim Welsh, who was to replace him, resigned after a drunken-driving arrest before coaching a game. Cassara was an unknown quantity, and a few key players transferred. But Jenkins has thrown the team on his back and led the Pride to a 20-win season, including a 14-4 record in the grueling Colonial Athletic Association. He averaged 23.2 points and could win his third consecutive Haggerty Award as the New York area s top player. He s in very elite company, said the recruiting analyst Tom Konchalski, who publishes the HSBI Report. He s a wonderful role model and a great story. On Saturday in Richmond, Va., third-seeded Hofstra opens conference tournament play against 11th-seeded William & Mary, seeking an automatic bid to the N.C.A.A. tournament. No matter what happens, Jenkins has solidified his standing. Hofstra fans can always look up to his No. 22 jersey, which he wears as a tribute to his brother, who was killed at that age. And New York City public school players can look up to him as a role model for years to come

65 FEATURE STORIES Dallas Lauderdale getting a chance to impress NBA scouts at Virginia camp by Mary Schmitt Boyer, Cleveland Plain Dealer March 5, 2011 TORONTO -- Jim Chones had a little advice for his nephew Dallas Lauderdale, the former Solon star who was a surprise addition to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament for potential NBA draft choices that started on Wednesday in Portsmouth, Va. The only advice I gave him was to go out there and do all the things most bigs don t want to do unless they re averaging 25 a game, said Chones, the former Cav star who is now a team broadcaster. Every team is looking for players like him, who will sacrifice their body, who have exceptional athleticism. Combined with his athleticism, he has exceptional strength. He s long. He s short-waisted with long arms. His arms are 7-5. He s exceptional. He s got the right attitude. He s humble and willing to learn. It s a great opportunity. If he does well, it s great. If he doesn t, there are other opportunities for him. Lauderdale, represented by Cleveland-based agent Mark Termini, is 6-9, 265 with a 36-inch vertical jump. The Ohio State product played in the shadow of freshman phenomenon Jared Sullinger this year, and Greg Oden before that. But NBA teams seem intrigued by his skills and that 7-5 wingspan. A lot of people are curious about him, said Chones, admittedly not the most unbiased opinion. What they ve seen is flashes of his super athleticism. He definitely is way above average as far as big men being able to jump as quick and as high. He s physically strong enough. He didn t play a lot. That s still a mystery to me. That s the past. Now he has a chance to show what he can do. If he goes out there and does what he s been doing -- just do it in volume -- block shots, rebound, run the floor and dunk on people. Chones said his nephew is stronger than he was, though they share the same athleticism and jumping ability. But because Lauderdale didn t play a lot of minutes or put up big numbers at Ohio State, he is somewhat under the radar. When you re bringing in super players every year at his spot, who are only going to stay a year, there s an instability in your development, Chones said. Those guys took priority. He weathered the storm. He didn t cry about it. He didn t pout. He just took what was given and made most of it. Coaches in our league are looking for that kind of kid. Though Portsmouth typically attracts players who are not expected to go high in the first round -- if at all -- previous attendees include New York rookie Landry Fields and Portland s Wesley Matthews

66 FEATURE STORIES Former Richmond High Star Wendell McKines: I m Built for This by Marcus Thompson II, Contra Costa Times May 28, 2012 Wendell McKines was headed to Stockton for a barbecue at his grandmother s house. It was a celebration for getting his degree from New Mexico State. But then he got a call perhaps worthy of another celebration. It was his agent. McKines was a late add to the Warriors workout the next day. Alright. Let s do it, McKines said, recalling his immediate thoughts. Can t eat too much barbecue. McKines was all too happy to take part in Golden State s two-part, 12-man workout on Monday. The former Richmond High star played in the second session and sparred against three other, bigger, power forwards: Stanford s Josh Owens, West Virginia s Kevin Jones and Baylor s Anthony Jones. The odds are against McKines getting drafted. But, then again, he isn t new to long odds. And the fact that he made it to this stage, with a chance to fulfill his NBA dreams, might make a team think twice about doubting him. McKines could very well be that annual example of how measurements and one-on-one workouts allow some valuable players to slip through the cracks. He is endeavoring to prove his intangibles far outweigh his shortcomings. I just want to prove I can do different things, that I have a foundation to build off of, McKines said. My competitiveness. I can shoot the ball a little bit. I can get to the rack. I can finish. I can compete at the highest levels. (The Warriors) gave me the opportunity to show myself. I feel as though I did that. Several knocks will probably keep McKines from being drafted on June 28 the biggest being his size. He measured at just over 6-foot-4 with no shoes and his wingspan, a shade under 6-9, is just below average for his height. That height will be hard for general managers to disregard. Also, McKines will be 24 years old by training camp. He signed a letter of intent to play for USF after graduating from Richmond High. But he didn t meet admission requirements and his letter of intent was voided. Instead of playing for a junior college, McKines sat out a year. He eventually landed at New Mexico State. But after his junior year, he was forced to miss an entire season thanks to a foot injury. So McKines is entering the NBA six years after he finished high school. In the world of draft analysis, that translates to limited growth potential. And, certainly, his reputation for controversy won t go overlooked. In addition to past incidents, McKines is known for writing blogs that taunt the opposing team and toeing the line of professionalism on his Twitter account (@Wen_McKines31). I just have fun, said McKines, who also raps and goes by the name Wensday. You only live one life. And if you take everything so serious, then you ll go crazy. So I just try to have fun and have a good sense of humor, have a good time. But he has few attributes that figure to at least get him a summer league roster spot and a training camp invite. Perhaps his best asset is his aggressiveness and physicality, which manifests in rebounding. McKines ranked No. 8 in the NCAA last season with 10.7 rebounds per game. He left New Mexico State No. 2 on the school s career rebounding list (1,135). Many, including Warriors director of scouting Larry Riley, believe good rebounders in college become good rebounders in the NBA

67 FEATURE STORIES Former Richmond High Star Wendell McKines: I m Built for This (continued) I ve got to get in contact with Charles Barkley and Larry Johnson and Dennis Rodman, McKines said with a laugh. I feel like I m strong enough, I m athletic enough, and my heart is one of my strengths. So I will be able to rebound. I couldn t care less how tall an opponent is or how long they are. I don t feel as though they have more heart than me. McKines, a San Francisco Pro-Am legend after scoring 53 points one game, is convinced he can score at the next level as well. He s a strong finisher who has improved his outside shooting some over the years. As a senior with the Aggies, he averaged 18.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting (35.2 percent from 3-point range). He ranked fifth in the country with 20 double-doubles. In the Portsmouth Invitational, McKines averaged 15.7 points and 12.3 rebounds. He said if he s willing to make adjustments to his game and become a student, he can develop into a reliable scorer in the NBA. Ideally, McKines need to develop his ball-handling and passing, and outside shooting, so he can play some small forward. One thing for sure to translate is McKines toughness a characteristic teams seem to like on their roster. He plays with an edge. And, at 240 pounds with pretty good explosiveness, McKines has the body to mix it up despite his lack of height a la Chuck Hayes. McKines seems to think he has what it takes to sustain at the next level. He said as much on Twitter. Workout with the #Warriors went Wenderful. I m built for this

68 FEATURE STORIES Ragland has become Wichita State s shooting star by Paul Suellentrop, The Wichita Eagle February 24, 2012 Perhaps it escapes wide notice, because of Wichita State s balance and unselfish style. It should be noticed that guard Joe Ragland is wrapping up the greatest shooting season in Shocker history. We will define a shooter as someone who uses all the court, from the rim to the three-point line. We can debate the virtues of Vince Smith or Jamie Thompson, Dave Stallworth and Antoine Carr, Aubrey Sherrod and Jason Perez. Fine Shocker shooters, all. While those players, and others, scored more prolifically, none of them mixed Ragland s ability to shoot from long range with history-making accuracy. It s just confidence, Ragland said. Last year, I told everybody I was a good shooter. Percentage-wise, it didn t show. I learned so much from my mistakes last year and I worked so hard this summer. Ragland s hard work is on display for the last time in Koch Arena Saturday against Drake (16-13, 9-8 Missouri Valley Conference). He sat out Friday s practice with a headache and cold, but said he expects to play today for No. 19 WSU (25-4, 15-2). The Shockers claimed the MVC title outright on Wednesday. Five seniors, including Ragland, will be honored before the game. If the season ended today, Ragland s three-pointer accuracy of 48.1 percent would rank first among Shockers with 100 or more attempts in a season and third overall. His overall shooting percentage rises to a level occupied only by big men who pad their stats in the lane. Ragland is shooting 56.4 percent from the field, just outside WSU s top 14 season list, a list devoid of guards. Ragland, from West Springfield, Mass., scores with more efficiency this season from more places than any other Shocker. He s worked hours on his game, coach Gregg Marshall said. He s a basketball nut. Ragland averages 13.7 points and it is his diverse ways of scoring that set him apart. He can make threes spotting up or coming off screens. His quickness allows him to drive past defenders and he is strong enough, at 6-foot, 185 pounds, to score even when bumped close to the basket. His mid-range jumper is accurate, as well. Equally important, he rarely takes bad shots, allowing him to compile efficiency numbers that rank with any player in the nation. Not to be forgotten are free throws Ragland makes 83.5 percent of them. He knows what his shots are, and how to get them off, teammate David Kyles said. It makes it hard to guard him, especially because he can blow by them. He s difficult to defend, and he knows it. He made 8 of 9 three-pointers to score 31 points against UNLV. He scored 19 against Northern Iowa, making 7 of 9 shots and followed that game by hitting Creighton for 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting. His tour de force came a week ago 30 points on 14 shots (11 made) at Davidson. Those performances are why MVC coaches discuss him as a Player of the Year candidate and a sure All-MVC selection. The problem is, he s not just good at one thing, Illinois State coach Tim Jankovich said. He s a great shooter and he s a heck of a passer and penetrator. He s in a great flow right now. That flow eluded Ragland as a junior transfer from North Platte (Neb.) Community College last season. He averaged 7.0 points, shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from the line

69 FEATURE STORIES Ragland has become Wichita State s shooting star (continued) I said last year He s a good shooter, Marshall said. I saw him every day in practice, and he s a very, very good shooter. It took Ragland that season to fully adjust to major college basketball. He learned how to run the offense how Marshall wanted. He learned to take better shots and avoid charging fouls that sometimes limited his playing time. His defense improved. Ragland got in better shape over the summer and the added quickness helps him dribble past defenders. He is also a better driver because he learned to change speeds to throw off the defense. Last year, I was just fast, he said. This year, I m working on changing speeds, which allows me to get in the paint more. Ragland knows his efficiency is created by the larger efficiency of his teammates. Center Garrett Stutz helps him by passing out of double teams. Guards Toure Murry and Demetric Williams lighten his ball-handling load and get him open shots with their penetration. It helps me dramatically, Ragland said. There are three point guards at all times out there. That s why a lot of times I m in the scoring mentality, because of those guys that are getting in the lane and finding me

70 FEATURE STORIES After playing overseas, Robinson set to pursue NBA dreams by David Pick, USBasket July 8, 2012 Since the season, Cal. State Fullerton alumnus Frank Robinson has been patiently chasing his NBA dream. After a stint with the Atlanta Hawks team, Robinson took his talents overseas to Slovenia and Germany before returning to Philips Arena the very next season. The California native played pre-season ball with the Hawks but spent the remainder of the year as a starter for the D- League s Los Angeles D-Fenders. Now, after last participating in the 2010 NBA Summer League with the D-Fenders and back-to-back seasons in Israel, Robinson is back on Las Vegas hardwood where he joins the Golden State Warriors summer squad and will debut against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 13th, at the COX Pavilion Arena on the campus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Though several NBA organization tried to recruit Robinson for summer league workouts, he is convinced the Warriors are the best fit. Being invited to play for the Warriors was unexpected but I am grateful for the invitation and plan on taking full advantage of the platform to show my improvements from the last couple of years in Israel, said Robinson via interview. The 6-4 explosive guard, who clinched Defensive Player of the Year honors in two different continents plans to utilize his athletic defensive abilities and standout. It is no secret that I am known for my defensive game. Knowing coach (Mark) Jackson is a guy who takes pride in his team s defense and smart basketball, I hope I can adjust to what he wants and earn minutes on this summer league team, Robinson added. Robinson, who first entered the summer league scenes four seasons ago is determined that he has improved over the years and elevated his game to the NBA level. It s been a couple years since I worked with the Hawks and this time I feel like I have matured into a player and person off the court that can help teams win, said Robinson. He took his training back to the basics while running tracks and hills at 06:00 on a daily basis, and putting in extra gym hours to work on his game with Eugene Pooh Jeter, Brandon Heath, Joe Crawford and Horace Wormely, helping each other prepare for the future. The idea was to do the things that got me to this point, and I owe it to Joe for talking to me and keeping me motivated everyday, he said. Robinson is coming off successful seasons in Israel with Maccabi Haifa and B.C. Habikaa recording professional career highs in steals (2.4), rebounds (5.5) and assists (2.3) per game, and believes the years abroad better prepared him for the NBA process this time around. Coming in as a first year guy you think it s all about scoring, but the reality is that teams want guys to come in and be able to adjust to their main players and help them with the little things like hitting open shots, guarding the opposing teams best player and making it difficult for him to score. That, and making plays without the ball is what will keep you on a roster for guys in my position, said Robinson. He takes pride in being a graduate of the mid-major program at Cal. State Fullerton and is entertained by the unique opportunity of being in Las Vegas along with two of his college teammates. No one would have expect for Cal. State Fullerton to have three players (Josh Akognon, Bobby Brown and myself) from the same team playing in the summer league, he said. Josh (Sacramento Kings) has been one of the top players in China and this year hopes to make his debut in the NBA. Bobby (Toronto Raptors) has two NBA seasons under his belt and has a great chance of making an NBA roster. I m happy the three of us can share this moment, and I pray that we all have successful showings, Robinson said

71 FEATURE STORIES After playing overseas, Robinson set to pursue NBA dreams (continued) In preparation for the summer league, Robinson spent the last few weeks working out in Los Angeles while playing for team Top Prospects of the internationally recognized Drew League. Coached by John and associate head coach Big Guard Rob, It was important for me to re-connect with all my childhood friends and play and train together, he said. Regarding his upcoming challenge Robinson said, The goal? Obviously to play well enough to earn a guaranteed contract or even a non-guaranteed for that matter. I would not be going (to Las Vegas) if I didn t feel that I was ready to accomplish that at this point in my career

72 FEATURE STORIES Rakim Sanders just wants to be happy by Brendan McGair, Pawtucket Times November 13, 2011 FAIRFIELD, Ct. Through all the ups and downs, the good times and the hardships, the smile still comes naturally. The widespread grin of Rakim Sanders has come to embody his innocence and easygoing temperament. Scratch beneath the surface and you ll find a compassionate young man, someone who possesses the necessary zeal and resolve which made sure he didn t become symbolic of the Pawtucket housing project of his youth. I m grateful for the bad and the good because I wouldn t be who I am right now, affirms Sanders, now a 22-year-old fifthyear senior at Fairfield University, yet another in a string of reminders designed to demonstrate to everyone that he s no longer some wide-eyed adolescent trying to make sense of the hand dealt to him. This complex story that contains a lot of moving parts, namely the death of Sanders mother prior to becoming a teenager, which was complicated by the fact his father was seldom around. Attending St. Andrew s School in Barrington, a quaint and tranquil place was the salvation he needed in order escape his troubled surroundings. Before he realized what hit him, Sanders, the gifted basketball player, had piqued the interest of college coaches from around the country, finding himself caught in the crosshairs of a recruiting process that at times was part blessing and part curse. There was also the decision to leave Boston College with one year of playing eligibility remaining, a move that raised more than a few eyebrows and prompted well-respected Boston Globe columnist and school alum Bob Ryan to quip, transfers always bother me. You take it all in, but the smile is always going to be present, Sanders states with a sincere grin. After spending the season in basketball s version of the purgatory, his penance for transferring to Fairfield, Sanders is back on the court. Last Friday marked his first official game in a Stags uniform. His final totals in a win against Quinnipiac offered a snapshot of what MAAC teams can expect this season 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting including 2-of-3 from 3-point range. There s also the rust factor to take into account Sanders turned the ball over four times in 25 minutes before fouling out. Sitting out last year presented a host challenges, Sanders admits, the kind which stems from sitting helplessly on the bench as the action developed. At times it was tough watching when we would lose, wanting to be out there. Now that he is liberated, Sanders speaks with reverence about patiently waiting his turn to play. I learned a lot. Looking back, it just may have been for the best. Translation: Sanders needed to take a step back in order to reassess his standing before taking a step forward. Go back to April 2010 when Steve Donahue replaced the fired Al Skinner as BC s head coach. Sanders was coming off his junior campaign that saw him suspended for two games and was bogged down by a high ankle sprain which robbed of him of his explosiveness and was a factor in falling out of shape. All of his major stats where down from his sophomore season, when Sanders played a key role in helping the Eagles reach the NCAA Tournament. There were whispers that Sanders was kicked out of Boston College rather than his leaving under his own volition. Sitting in a room not too far from the Stags practice court in the Walsh Athletic Center, Sanders quickly debunks this so-called rumor. In his mind, it was time for a fresh start. That was all me, said Sanders, once again smiling as if to suggest his exit from Boston College was unfairly painted something that it wasn t. I have no regrets about my time at BC

73 FEATURE STORIES Rakim Sanders just wants to be happy (continued) Said Ed Cooley, the new Providence head coach whose presence at Fairfield was instrumental in landing Sanders, I think Rakim wanted a different environment. I don t think he felt appreciated (at Boston College) and I think Fairfield has allowed him to do is find out who he is as a person. A lot of people don t know the real Rakim, Cooley went on. Rakim is a passionate, lovely individual. Obviously he s gone through some difficult times in his life, but Rakim is not one to complain about his past. From my understanding, he s more concerned about his present and his future. Transferring to Providence College or URI were considerations, but in the end Sanders settled on Fairfield because of the magnetic presence of Cooley, the head coach in place at the time. I met Rakim when he was a young man (at St. Andrew s), he from Rhode Island just like me. I started the recruiting process along with (former URI standout and Woonsocket High head coach) Preston Murphy, who at the time had a relationship with the family, said Cooley, recalling a time when he served on Skinner s staff at BC. When he was leaving Boston College we received permission to contact him and it was a done deal right on eye sight. In Cooley, Sanders had someone who he could trust and open up with. We got to know each other on a personal level, says Sanders, mentioning that remains in contact with Cooley via text message. He always talked about how he would grow up and how I grew up. He would say, If you re a strong person, you re strong on the court and everywhere. When Cooley accepted the job at Providence last March, there was concern how Sanders would react. He came to Fairfield to play for Cooley, not for some other coach. To Sanders credit, he quickly took to what new Stags head man Sydney Johnson was preaching. The feeling was mutual, as Johnson notes that Sanders possesses a high basketball IQ. What I mean is that he plays the game almost like a coach would in terms of how he s trying to put all the pieces together. He s consciously aware of the bigger picture on offense and defense, Johnson says. Something like that doesn t happen overnight. Maybe he s more mature and a little bit more sure of himself. Cooley wishes Sanders well this season except tonight when he brings PC to Bridgeport s Webster Bank Arena to face a Fairfield squad he was instrumental in building. It will be an emotional day when I go down there to face Rakim and my former team, Cooley said. I m happy for him and hope he has an incredible run. Lurking beneath the smile is a hunger to thrive on the court. In order to become as Cooley states, the best player in the MAAC, Sanders knows he has to put in the requisite work. That means showing up early to practice and hoist up as many jumpers as possible and return to the gym in the early evening for another roundball session. There s another side. As an appointed team captain, Sanders is aware that his actions, both on and away from the hardwood, are under surveillance by the less experienced players. Just run the floor hard on every single possession, said Sanders when asked what s the one piece of advice he s given to his Fairfield teammates who no doubt were familiar with his skill set prior to setting foot on campus. The sage side of the soft-spoken Sanders came out when mentioning that he s now in a position to give back. In keeping true to the follow my lead mantra that goes with being a team captain, Sanders says, To show one kid where I m from (in Sanders hometown of Pawtucket) that you can do something positive and to touch people is something I m looking to do. For Sanders, the journey has been anything but smooth. Here he is, however, a senior on a Fairfield team that could very well represent its conference at NCAA Tournament time. Helping the Stags reach their potential is his immediate concern as is graduating in May with a sociology degree, which Sanders stands just two classes away from fulfilling. Be happy, happy, happy, he says repeatedly, reaffirming what he believes is the key to handling whatever life throws at you because that s the bottom line

74 FEATURE STORIES Garrett Sim is Oregon s last man standing by Bob Clark, The Register Guard October 11, 2011 Nobody needed to show Garrett Sim a calendar to remind him basketball season is nearing. He can feel the approaching start to his final months at Oregon. There s definitely a sense of urgency, the UO senior said. You look back and wonder where the time went, but it s been a fun ride. I m excited to have a successful year as a team and individually, help lead this program on the upswing. Since I ve been here, there have been a lot of ups and downs. I definitely want to leave on a good note. While the Ducks have a summer tour of Italy for exhibition games behind them along with individual workouts and conditioning drills in the past month, a bigger door on the coming season opens with the first official practice on Saturday, after a public appearance Friday night at Matthew Knight Arena for both the men s and women s teams. Sim remembers a year ago at this time, when the Ducks weren t sure of much of anything about what basketball would be like with new coach Dana Altman in charge. We re more prepared, Sim said. Last year, going into the first day of practice, none of us had any idea what to expect. We were starting from scratch. The season ended with the Ducks winning the College Basketball Invitational, with Sim starting in 36 of the 39 games. He averaged 8.2 points, which means he s the second-leading scorer among returning players. The reality is also that there are only five returning scholarship players, a factor that plays into Sim s role on this team. I feel like I can be a leader on this team, Sim said. It s definitely time to step up in that. Altman said Sim sets an example for his teammates, with his work ethic and attention to detail in matters off the court. Those are all factors, and he brings it to practice every day, Altman said. I d like to see him be more vocal, and I think he will be. Sim recognizes it s an area where he can improve his contributions. I m definitely a guy who likes to set by example, but going into the (senior) year, you have to step up vocally and point guys in the right direction, he said. You don t want to say too much, but guys know you have experience and the coaches want you to share that experience. That s what I ve been trying to do. Frankly, no Duck has more experience to offer in terms of time at Oregon. Sim is one of five seniors, but the other four transferred in over the past three seasons. That was while Sim s original classmates transferred out. Sim was one of six freshmen to arrive three years ago, a class that was ranked by a couple of recruiting services as among the top 20 groups in the nation. But Drew Wiley, Josh Humphrey and Josh Crittle left Oregon during the changeover from Ernie Kent to Altman, Michael Dunigan left the Ducks last summer to play professionally overseas and after last season, Teondre Williams transferred to a lower-level school in his native Georgia. Thus, it s Sim and Sim alone from that recruiting class of six

75 FEATURE STORIES Garrett Sim is Oregon s last man standing (continued) I wanted to prove myself to the new coaches; I took pride in that, said Sim, a Sunset High School graduate, of not joining the exodus. When we had the coaching change, a lot of (his teammates) left. It s unfortunate and I love all those guys, but they had to do what was best for them. It wasn t always great for me, but at the end of the day, I m from the state of Oregon, I love this school and I want to get my degree from here. Sim will complete his degree in sociology (with a minor in business) after a winter term when he is scheduled to need only one class to complete his requirements. That should allow a strong emphasis on basketball, as if there wasn t already. I think for Garrett, it s important that he s comfortable, and I see a much better level of comfort for him with this being our second year (as head coach), Altman said. He s really been great to coach. He wants to play well, but that s all about the team doing well. I like those guys who are all about the team (because) for those guys, it usually works out well individually. Again, Sim can t wait to get this season started, especially knowing it leads to the end of his college basketball career. It s my last time around, and I m going to try to soak in everything, Sim said. From the fans to each road game to each game, I m just going to try to think of it as if it s my last. Why not? He was the one who lasted

76 FEATURE STORIES Ex-Bison basketball player Smith has emerged as one of Italy s best by Jeff Kolpack, Inforum January 20, 2012 Fargo - Andre Smith looked out the back of his residence in Caserta, Italy, on Thursday. In the background was the Campanian Subapennine mountain range. To his left were apartment buildings. And directly in front of him was a soccer field for kids and adults. It certainly was not Fargo. Not Minnesota either, Smith said. I don t think I ve lived anywhere in the last three or four years where I haven t had mountains. Smith, who grew up in St. Paul and played basketball at North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State, is not only living in Italy these days, he s thriving. He s the second leading scorer in the Italian League, which is considered to be one of the top three leagues in Europe. Perhaps more important, he s ranked third in the league in overall evaluation, said Adam Pensack, his agent. It s a formula that adds up all of a player s good stats and subtracts all of the bad stats. Smith averages 18.3 points per game. He s also second in field-goal percentage and fifth in rebounding and is one of Pepsi Caserta s top 3-point shooting threats. A 3-point threat? At NDSU, Smith attempted 38 3-pointers in his career. Then again, he played with three of NDSU s top career scorers in Ben Woodside, Mike Nelson and Brent Winkelman. There was no place for me to shoot the 3 with those guys, Smith said. I had to play my role. His role has expanded in pro ball. Now in his fifth year in Europe, the 26-year-old Smith played previously for teams in Turkey, England, Japan and Switzerland. He said he s content with the Italian League and doesn t get back to the United States nearly as much as he used to. And now that my wife has been over here with me the last couple of years, it s been even easier, he said. In the first two years, if I had four days off, I would go home for three of them. He doesn t cross paths with Woodside, who is playing for a professional team in Georgia, a former republic of the Soviet Union. Smith said he s had a couple of feelers from NBA teams. One team wanted him as a small forward, but he said that same team ended up drafting three forwards so he declined the tryout invitation. It s hard to predict exactly where he will end up next year, but he s nearing the highest level in Europe and excelling, Pensack said. So the future for Andre is very, very bright

77 FEATURE STORIES Warriors Thompson making run at rookie honors By Antonio Gonzalez, Associated Press April 21, 2012 Klay Thompson was 7 years old when his father took him to meet Kobe Bryant inside the Los Angeles Lakers locker room. Or rather, he tried to take him. Mychal Thompson, the No. 1 overall pick by Portland in the 1978 NBA draft, had his son pull his hand back and squirm away from a place most kids can only dream about. He didn t want to go in to meet Kobe, said the elder Thompson, now an analyst on the Lakers radio broadcast. He was too shy. Spend time around his son now and it might seem little has changed in his demeanor. The Golden State Warriors first-round pick, a strong candidate for the NBA s All-Rookie first team, is so calm and quiet that teammates often tease him just to get a reaction or at least they try. He rarely speaks in Golden State s locker room, and his laid-back attitude might also give the impression he s timid on the court. That s just what he wants everyone to think. That s who he is, Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. The guy is not afraid. He thinks he s the baddest dude in the gym. He s a silent assassin. What a fitting nickname. Stuck on a Golden State team with more injured starters than healthy ones, Thompson has quietly put together a solid season out West. The 11th overall pick has a chance to accomplish a rare feat: earn first-team rookie honors despite being left out of the rookie-sophomore game during All-Star weekend. The slight seemed to motivate Thompson even more. The former Washington State standout spent the break back home in the Los Angeles area with his dad. Both watched the All-Star game, but when the rookie-sophomore game appeared two nights earlier, there was no chance of Klay checking in. I really wanted to go to Orlando and be around those All-Stars and that whole weekend, he said. I thought I was easily in the top nine rookies. Much has changed since February. Thompson took off following the March 13 trade that sent leading scorer and starting shooting guard Monta Ellis to Milwaukee a move made in part because of Thompson s rise for injured center Andrew Bogut, who is expected to team with the formidable scoring backcourt of Stephen Curry and Thompson next season

78 FEATURE STORIES Warriors Thompson making run at rookie honors (continued) Thompson has averaged 18.3 points per game since the trade, polishing his still in-the-works game to be more than just a pure shooter with great range. He s shooting 44 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc this season. While the 6-foot-7 guard s defense still has great strides to make, he s putting the ball on the floor more, finishing at the rim with both hands and making opponents who run him off the 3-point line pay. I don t know that he was comfortable enough to make that play earlier in the year, Jackson said. It s definitely an indication of his growth. Thompson has always been a comfortable shooter. Growing up as the son of a NBA player, he was constantly around basketball. By the time he was 13, his dad could no longer beat him in 1-on-1, moving on to H-O-R-S-E, which they play regularly during time off. I can still beat him with old-man shots, Mychal Thompson said, chuckling. Sleepy hooks from the 3-point line. That s about all I got on him. Thompson led the Pac-10 with 21.6 points per game 11th in the nation as a junior at Washington State and also averaged 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He was in consideration for conference player of the year before Arizona s Derrick Williams pulled away late in the regular season. Thompson slipped in last year s draft in large part because of his arrest after a game in March 2011 for investigation of marijuana possession. He was suspended for a game and made a public apology before the regular-season finale against UCLA, returning to score a Pac-10 tournament-record 43 points in a loss to Washington. Others also wondered about his athleticism and quickness. The lanky guard is not fast or flashy, and questions loomed about how he might get open against quicker NBA guards. As those around the league have quickly learned, Thompson s touch has transitioned just fine, and he s creating open shots that seem so fluid. Cleveland s Kyrie Irving appears to be a runaway choice for NBA Rookie of the Year, and Minnesota s Ricky Rubio out for the season with torn ligaments in his left knee will likely land second. Where Thompson finishes is still to be determined, but it will almost certainly be higher than his 11th spot in the draft. Talking to some of the teams general managers and coaches throughout the season as we traveled around, they come up to me and said, If they could redo the draft, he definitely would ve been in the top six, Mychal Thompson said. The younger Thompson, while still reserved, has forced himself to open up to some of basketball s best past and present. He has gained knowledge from the likes of Ray Allen, Reggie Miller and Rick Barry this season. Most recently, he went around the arc twice shooting with Warriors Hall of Famer Chris Mullin in his ear a couple weeks ago. Before a home game against the Lakers last month, Thompson s rise came full circle. He was shooting on the court about two hours before tipoff, mimicking Bryant almost shot for shot on the other end. The two talked briefly, bumped fists and Bryant gave the Warriors rookie a thumbs-up as he headed through the arena s tunnel and into the Lakers locker room. Quite a turnaround for a shy kid with a shooter s touch

79 FEATURE STORIES Dar Tucker talks regrets, West Coast living By Katrina Pelkey, The DePaulia May 9, 2010 Ever wonder what happened to Dar Tucker since he left DePaul in April 2009 to enter the NBA Draft? The DePaulia s Katrina Pelkey caught up with Tucker recently. He is now playing for Los Angeles s NBA Development league team, the D-Fenders. He has had a successful Development League career, averaging 11.5 points per game and won the D-League dunk contest. The DePaulia: Do you have any regrets about leaving DePaul early to enter the draft? Dar Tucker: Yes, I think I should have stayed at DePaul a couple more years. I was young and trying to rush everything. TD: Where do you hope to see yourself in the next couple of years? DT: Hopefully, I will be in the NBA in the next couple of years. There is no particular team I want to play for. TD: How does living on the West Coast compare to living in the Midwest? DT: There are no seasons here. I like the weather much better. It is always sunny. I do miss Chicago though. I love the Taste of Chicago. I plan on coming back there this summer for that. TD: Do you still keep in contact with anyone from DePaul? DT: I still talk to Mac Koshwal, Coach [Jerry] Wainwright even though he is no longer there, and Will Walker. TD: What advice do you have for your old teammates such as Mac Koshwal who hope to enter the NBA? DT: Work hard. It is not really up to you if you make the NBA. Well, actually it is up to you. You need to think positive and keep your head on straight. TD: What do you miss most about DePaul? DT: I miss hanging out with my team. I miss those guys. I also miss the whole college experience. TD: What do you miss least about DePaul? DT: Practice. Even though we practice more here the practices are different. We have more control over what we do in practice here. I also definitely do not miss the homework. TD: What have you taken with you? DT: Coach Wainwright always told us to work hard, keep your head up and stay positive

80 FEATURE STORIES Jeremy Tyler, long on confidence, grows as a player By Rusty Simmons, San Francisco Chronicle April 11, 2012 Warriors coach Mark Jackson turned an innocuous question about attending A s batting practice last week into an insightful look at the personality of rookie center Jeremy Tyler. I was an incredible shortstop, Jackson joked. I d definitely step into the cage if Bob Melvin asked me. There s no question about it. That s me, getting my Jeremy Tyler on. Except when Tyler speaks with that kind of confidence, he s not joking. The second-round pick, who despises being called a project and once said being assigned to the NBA Development League isn t in my membrane, talks a big game. Over the past two weeks, the 6-foot-10, 260-pounder has shown glimpses of play that match his sometimes bumptious words. Because of injuries to Kwame Brown and Andris Biedrins and the trade that sent Ekpe Udoh to Milwaukee for sidelined center Andrew Bogut, Tyler has started the past 13 games. The 20-year-old has steadily improved with his increased playing time and is riding an eight-game stretch that outproduced his first 24 in the league. He has posted at least nine points four times during the span and twice set career highs in scoring. It took Tyler eight games to record his first NBA assist, and he s had five in the past six games. His first steal came in his 14th game, and he s got five in the past seven games. He had four blocked shots in his first 24 games, and he has 10 in the past eight. Jackson said he couldn t have imagined beforehand a scenario in which Tyler would have been playing and producing this much as a rookie, but, I m sure Jeremy could have, and we d be on our way to the NBA Finals. It s nothing against him. I just know how difficult it is for big men to come into this league and make an impact right away. But when the opportunity presented itself, he responded. When the Warriors purchased the draft rights to Tyler from Charlotte in June, it cost $2 million. But they knew they were making a bigger, two- or three-year investment in a player they considered a project. They signed Tyler to a three-year deal that pays him $650,000 this season, $762,195 for and includes a non-guaranteed $884,293 salary for The Warriors have also opted to keep the youngster with the big club for most of the season, assigning him to the D-League s Dakota Wizards for only five games and preferring to keep him close to Jackson s coaching, mentoring, pastoring and fathering. When the Warriors assigned Tyler to the Wizards, they sent assistant coach for player development Kris Weems with him to Bismarck, N.D. Still, Tyler needed a little coaxing after saying in the preseason that he didn t want to play in the minor league and didn t think the Warriors would make him. On the team bus in Phoenix, Dorell Wright told Tyler not to think of the assignment as a demotion, but rather as a chance to show his abilities. Tyler took the advice and averaged 15.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots in five D-League games before being recalled to the Warriors on March

81 FEATURE STORIES Jeremy Tyler, long on confidence, grows as a player (continued) It was hard, because I was practicing and working every day, but it wasn t my time to get (NBA) minutes, Tyler said. I just tried to stay ready and had confidence that my work wasn t going unnoticed. I think that confidence shows in my game, but I m starting to understand the importance of taking a step back sometimes, just sitting, watching and learning. Tyler doesn t turn 21 until June, and he might still be growing from his 9-foot, 2 1/2-inch standing reach and 7-5 wingspan measured at last year s pre-draft combine. He s relying on his size, agility and motor to get by as his skill and understanding of the game race to catch up. He s a willing learner with an in-game nasty streak, and he s making fewer mistakes as he logs more minutes. Tyler said he s learning a professional state of mind and that the team s rookies haven t had a day off this season, including often putting in extra time before and after the experienced players workouts. Still, he s got a long way to go. He s younger in basketball experience even than his age suggests. Instead of accepting a scholarship to Louisville, Tyler left San Diego High after his junior year to get around the NBA draft rules. He is said to have averaged about two points, two rebounds and two headaches in 10 games with Maccabi Haifa (Israel) before leaving in midseason, and he averaged 9.9 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Tokyo Apache before the lowlevel Basketball Japan League s season was cut short by last year s earthquake and tsunami. A year later, Tyler is putting up those kinds of numbers, or better, against the likes of JaVale McGee, Al Jefferson and Marc Gasol. He s put himself in a position to finish up the season strong, and he s looking forward to a summer of staying in the lab and getting even better, Jackson said. If he wasn t as confident, he could have given up. I would probably be more positive in talking about him if he wasn t so positive in talking about himself. Since he s fine in that category, I ve got to tone it down a little bit

82 FEATURE STORIES Villanova guard Maalik Wayns scoffs at low NBA draft predictions By Mike Kern, Philadelphia Daily News June 6, 2012 MAALIK WAYNS is well aware of the various projections. For what they re worth, most NBA mock drafts have the former Villanova point guard going somewhere in the bottom half of the second round on June 28. If they have him getting taken at all. He doesn t care. Nor should he. Because it only takes one team. And then it s going to be up to him to make something happen. I look at a couple of people they have [rated] in front of me, and I feel as though I m as good or better than them, said the Roman Catholic product, who left college a year early to pursue his lifelong dream. I use that as motivation. I can only control what I can control. There s 30 teams. It s all about getting that one to fall in love with you. That s exactly what he s trying to do, as he works out for what seems like just about everyone. It s called making the rounds. He s already been seen by the Sixers, Nets, Rockets, Warriors and Clippers, and there are more showcases coming up. If nothing else, it s a start in the only direction he wants to travel. It s been wild, different, said Wayns, who was the leading scorer [17-point average] last season for a team that went I ve been all over. But it s a good experience. I think I m improving in all areas. I m shooting much better. I ve changed my jumper. I m shooting at the top of my release now. It s a lot of things like that. It s more about repetition. I ve got more time on my hands, just being a professional. It seems like I m in another place almost every day. I love it. I m soaking it all up. I m just glad to be in this situation, wherever I go. I m blessed to have a shot to make it in the NBA. So I m humble and hungry. I mean, at the first one I was a little nervous. But after that you get more comfortable. You re a basketball player. I m confident in myself. I think if we d had a better season, I would have been one of those top guys. Everybody s got their own path. I have to show them what I can really do. It s up to me. He was a McDonald s All-American as a high-school senior, and a second-team all-big East selection as a junior for the Wildcats. There s no denying his talent. But at this level, it s all about getting better. He s competing for a paycheck now. And he s realistic enough to understand that the difference between almost making it and having a career can be minute. So every detail helps. Actually, every team I ve been to has given me positive feedback, Wayns said. But you re still never really sure if that means they re going to want you when the time comes. I have to just focus on the task at hand. I have to make an impression, just do my best when I go somewhere. June 28 will be a joyful day for me We ll see what happens. But that s just a starting point. It s a marathon. Hopefully, I can have a long race. I have some friends in the NBA, [Villanova alum] Kyle [Lowery], John Wall, Chauncey Billups, all telling me what to expect. I try to put that to good use. I think the biggest part is them getting to know you as a person. They already know how I play. Character goes a long way. If you don t believe in yourself, who will? I have great support, people who are behind me 100 percent. I m taking it as a process. I just can t wait to find out where it s going to take me

83 FEATURE STORIES Weems will alway be a part of Missouri State by B.J. Rains, Fox Sports Midwest March 3, 2012 ST. LOUIS Kyle Weems will go down as one of the greatest players in Missouri State history. And that s saying something for a guy who s left even more of an imprint off the court. His list of accomplishments are impressive 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year and second-leading scorer in Missouri State history to name a few but so is his reputation away from basketball. He s a model citizen, says Missouri State coach Paul Lusk. He s a very, very good kid. Weems serves as a perfect example for everything a student-athlete should be, both on and off the court. He s stuck through three head coaches and an NCAA tournament snub while helping the Bears to their first regular season Missouri Valley Conference title last year. Whenever his career ends, whether it was Friday night with a loss to Evansville in the Missouri Valley Conference quarterfinals or perhaps in the CBI or CIT postseason tournaments in a few weeks, Weems will have cemented a legacy that will be tough to top in Springfield, Mo. But despite his 23-point, 10-rebound performance in the losing effort Friday, the senior still wished he had done more. It s tough because I kind of feel like I failed to get one of my goals and that was to hang a banner in my four years, Weems said. I feel like I let Missouri State down and the city of Springfield down. They definitely deserved it. But it almost didn t end this way. When his second head coach took a new job last spring and four starters graduated from a 26-9 team that narrowly missed qualifying for the big dance, Weems had a decision to make. Scheduled to finish his undergraduate degree before the fall semester began, the fifth-year senior could have transferred to another school and been allowed to play out his final year of eligibility without having to sit the usual year. And bigger schools came calling. He received interest from nearby Big 12 powerhouses Kansas and Kansas State, no doubt both intriguing possibilities due to their proximity to his home in Topeka, Kan. Oregon and California were also interested, as were a number of other big-time programs. But Weems wasn t about to bail on his teammates, school and community. He chose to stay and we re very thankful for that, Lusk said. But I think he did that because of what he has inside. He has a lot of substance, a lot of character and a great family. He s been a joy to coach and work with. It s been hard for him with three different coaches and that certainly can t be easy but I m proud of the way he conducts himself on and off the floor. Said Weems, Missouri State has done a lot for me and I didn t want to leave them. I didn t want to leave my teammates. So the reigning MVC Player of the Year stayed one more year, instantly becoming the face of a program that lost three double-digit scorers and underwent their second coaching change in less than five years. Missouri State went 7-5 in non-conference play this year as they searched for a new identity under Lusk, a former assistant coach at Purdue. Weems certainly did his part, averaging 14.3 points per game on 39-percent shooting in the 12 nonconference games

84 FEATURE STORIES Weems will alway be a part of Missouri State (continued) When the calendar shifted to conference play his final season of MVC play the MSU leader upped his game to a new level. He had 31 points and seven rebounds in the conference opener, a upset win at No. 19 Creighton. He increased his scoring to 17.8 points per game in conference play and improved his shooting percentage as well. He led the Bears to a respectable regular season record and a 9-9 record in MVC play, earning them the No. 6 seed in this weekend s MVC tournament in St. Louis. He did everything he could to continue the Bears season for another day Friday, scoring 14 points in the first half on two long three-pointers. He finished 8 of 16 from the field in a team-high 38 minutes. Whether his career at Missouri State ended Friday night or not, his basketball career has plenty left. He will travel to the Portsmouth Invitational April to show off his skills for NBA scouts. If he doesn t stick in the NBA, a lucrative overseas career awaits. But wherever his next stop is, he ll never forget his five years in Springfield. I ll be part of Missouri State for the rest of my life, Weems said. I really feel like that s my second home. Everybody there is my family. I ve been blessed with a great opportunity to spend five years of my life there. But if it s the NBA, it s the NBA. If it s overseas, it s overseas. I still feel like God has a plan for me and I ll just keep getting better and basically wherever the wind blows me I guess. Said Lusk: Kyle s going to have an opportunity to play basketball and make a living doing that. If it s in the NBA, then that would be absolutely terrific. If it s overseas, then that would be terrific. He ll have an opportunity to go play. He s got his degree. He ll be successful with whatever he does. He was a very good kid. He was fun to coach. He s been great great for Missouri State and great for the Missouri Valley. And Missouri State was great to him

85 FEATURE STORIES Wright relishes 1st year in NBA By Doug Harris, Dayton Daily News May 9, 2012 Golden State Warriors rookie Chris Wright tried not to put other NBA players on a pedestal because he never knew when he might be called into action and didn t want to be in awe. But he couldn t help being a little starstruck the first time he faced Kobe Bryant. Frustrated by his team s defense in an early-season game, Golden State coach Mark Jackson surprised the former University of Dayton standout by assigning him to the Los Angeles Lakers legend. After halftime, coach looked around during the first timeout. He was like, Chris Wright... My eyes got big because I didn t know what he wanted and I just heard my name. He said, If Kobe is running in the game, you ve got him. I m thinking, Me? I m looking around and going, Are you talking about me? Wright said during a phone interview from Oakland, Calif., this week. I get in the game, and when you re guarding someone, you re not used to seeing a jersey saying the Lakers. You look at the back of the jersey and it says, Bryant 24. And I m like, Man, I m really guarding Kobe right now. But it has to go away so fast. I got a first foul on him. After that, I was really learning how to guard him. I m not saying I was actually stopping him, but I was really seeing how you ve got to guard these guys because they re so good. That s when I knew I really actually made it in the NBA. Wright became the first former Flyer to make the league since point guard Negele Knight played seven seasons over nine years with five different teams beginning in The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 2.9 points and 1.9 rebounds this season while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor and 77.4 from the foul line. He appeared in 24 of the team s 66 games, and though the bulk of his playing time came at the end of blowout losses, Wright and four other rookies started the season finale for the injury-depleted Warriors against the San Antonio Spurs. I didn t know I was going to start until right before we were getting ready to go out, Wright said. My heart started beating fast. I had to really shut it down. I prepared myself mentally during warm-ups that I was going to play right away. I just tried to bring as much energy as possible and play my game and not try to do too much. Wright managed to find that perfect balance, scoring a team-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds in 46 minutes during a defeat. He also had seven dunks in the nationally televised game. Wright overcame long odds to make the club as an undrafted free agent, and Jackson sees plenty of potential in the Trotwood native. His biggest strength is he is a great athlete. (But) Chris needs to work on his perimeter skills shooting, ball-handling, etc., the first-year coach said. Chris must become the hardest worker (on the team). If he does that, the sky is the limit for him. Wright knows just keeping his roster spot next season will be a challenge, but he has higher aspirations than that. While he enjoyed many perks as an NBA player including a salary in the $475,000 range he had difficulty adjusting to a reserve role after having been a star throughout his career

86 FEATURE STORIES Wright relishes 1st year in NBA (continued) There were times it was really tough, he said. It killed me sometimes when I came home. It broke me down and sometimes brought tears to my eyes for the fact that this is my dream, this is what I want to be doing, but in actuality, it s a process, and I have to just understand that. You think you re the only one it s happening to. You think you re the only one sitting at the end of the bench, having to go to the D-League sometimes, not playing, being looked at as the so-called last man on the bench. But I don t look at it like that. I look at it as I m learning. I could be doing anything else in the world. I can t complain. This is something I love to be doing

87 FEATURE STORIES Andre Young s Farewell Tour begins by Danny Aller, The Albany Herald March 8, 2012 CLEMSON, S.C. --- Andre Young admittedly did a lot of thinking on the long trip from Clemson, S.C., to Tallahassee, Fla., this past weekend before the Tigers played their regular-season finale against the Seminoles. My mind was racing. I thought about a lot of stuff, Young told me outside the Clemson locker room after his Tigers lost the game, Four years sure has gone by pretty fast. That it has. And sometime before the end of the month, it ll all be over a reality Young seemed to be at peace with this past Sunday after a game that he knew marked the beginning of the end of his college career. It s been a great ride. No regrets, said the Clemson starting point guard, whose Tigers (16-14, 8-8) barring several backto-back upsets in the ACC Tournament, which starts today when they open against Virginia Tech in Atlanta likely won t be included in the NCAA tourney field this season for the first time in Young s four seasons. Instead, Clemson will probably have to settle for playing in the NIT, or CBI one of the lower-tiered tournaments that s usually only watched by die-hard fans and friends and family. That would be quite an anti-climactic end to a career that has been great individually Young will end in the Tigers Top 5 all-time in 3-point field goals and free-throw percentage and Top 10 all-time in steals but the team never quite achieved the goals Young dreamed of when he signed with Clemson, which was one of probably 30 top Division I schools that recruited him. And I remember that recruitment process well. My sit-down with Andre and his father, Colie, in the summer of 2007 was one of the first big stories I worked on after arriving in Albany to take over as sports editor. I kept hearing about this amazing player who was about to enter his senior season and was likely going to be one of the most high-profile recruits to ever come out of this area. So when we met at Deerfield that day, I started by asking the obvious question: So, how many schools are giving you looks right now? Young just smiled and replied: A lot. As a result, we came up with the idea to have Young sit at his kitchen table surrounded by the many fancy recruitment letters sent out on each school s letterhead and emblazoned with their logos for a story we entitled, Great to be Young. I asked Young about that story Sunday and, surprisingly, it managed to bring a smile to his face just moments after a tough loss to No. 22 FSU a team the Tigers knew they should ve beaten. After all, they d already done so at home in Clemson earlier this year. Yeah, I definitely remember that, Young said, his face now sporting a slight mustache he certainly didn t have when we first met five years ago. That was cool. Ultimately, Young chose Clemson over schools like Georgia, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Auburn and FSU because of his rapport when Tigers head coach Oliver Purnell, plus its great academic track record for the major he wanted to pursue, health science

88 FEATURE STORIES Andre Young s Farewell Tour begins (continued) And while his course work the last four years has gone well The major s been tough, but I liked it a lot. I ll graduate this summer, he told me Sunday the relationship with Purnell was unexpectedly short-lived. When Purnell recruited Young, he sold him on a dream of the Tigers building a program that would contend year-in and year-out for an ACC title. Four years later, the Tigers haven t really come close, while Purnell shockingly bolted at the end of Young s sophomore season to take over a lowly DePaul program (12-19 in ) that he s failed to make much of a difference at in his first two years. Young and Clemson then got a new coach, Brad Brownell, who came over from mid-major powerhouse Wright State and has done his best to begin rebuilding the program with a young cast, excluding Young and his two other fellow seniors. One thing was for sure, however, when I asked Brownell about how he felt about Young s impact on the program after Sunday s loss to Florida State: The diminutive 5-foot-9 kid they ve nicknamed Andre the Giant on the Clemson s campus will surely be missed once he s gone. He s a really tough kid. He s a good player. He s a battler. He s going to give you everything he s got, Brownell said. At times he looks out of place out there because he s so small. But, you know, he s crafty. He s smart. He s tough. He can shoot. So that evens the playing floor really quickly. And we re definitely going to miss him a lot next year. Brownell and Tiger Nation won t be the only ones. Young s fan club from Albany nearly 30 people in all came down all decked out in their Clemson orange and purple this past Sunday for his final regular-season game. They happily made the 90-mile trip considering Tallahassee is almost a de facto home game for Young with it being the closest he plays to his hometown every season. Everyone sat directly behind the Clemson bench, cheering loudly when he was first introduced and after every one of the team-high 16 points he scored that afternoon. Among those attending were his father Colie, mother Drina, his three siblings Amber, Trey and Tarah as well as Young s high school coach at Deerfield, Gordy Gruhl, who also made the trip with several other DWS teachers and coaches who grew to know and love Young during his time at the school. Young was crafty to ensure everyong got a seat behind the Tigers bench, appealing to his teammates who weren t using their allotted tickets to the FSU game. Absolutely (I asked them for their tickets), he said with a laugh. If they re not going to use them, I m going to use them. Among everyone who made the trip, Gruhl might ve had the most team spirit that afternoon. He sported a bright and blinding orange T-shirt with the word CLEMSON written across the front in huge white letters, which is a far cry from the trademark outfit black leather jacket, black shirt, black pants and black shoes fans are used to seeing him sport when he stalks the sidelines while coaching at Deerfield. And watching Young play for the final time in person carried with it mixed emotion for Gruhl. It s sad (on the one hand). I ve certainly enjoyed watching him play, Gruhl said. But he s had a great career (at Clemson). It certainly doesn t surprise me. I knew he d do well. Gruhl and Deerfield retired Young s No. 11 jersey in January after he left the school as its all-time leading scorer (2,062 points), despite starting only three of his four seasons. He was just one of those players that if you stay in it long enough you are fortunate to get one guy like that, Gruhl said before the ceremony. He was the consummate team player. The kid is a great student. The biggest thing about him is that I have never, in all the 28 years I have been here, seen somebody that everybody loves. The teachers loved him. The kids loved him. He was a great role model for the young players, and he left a great legacy. He set the bar for the teams behind him

89 FEATURE STORIES Andre Young s Farewell Tour begins (continued) He s also done the same at Clemson, where he was named to the ACC s All-Defensive First Team on Monday thanks to his league-leading 1.7 steals-per-game average. Young, a two-year-starter, was also a big reason the Tigers finishing the regular season second in the ACC, and in the Top 25 nationally, in scoring defense, yielding just 60.4 points per game. He is in the Top 10 in the ACC in six different statistical figures: first in steals, fourth in minutes per game, fifth in 3-point goals and 3-point percentage and seventh in assists per game. Young also led the Tigers in scoring this year with 13.3 points per game, dropping double figures in 23 contests including a career-high 29 points against Georgia Tech and two huge game-tying and game-winning 3-pointers to beat N.C. State in overtime. But chances are, Colie Young would ve traded in a few of those stats to watch his son go out on a winning note this past Sunday. Looking frustrated at times in the stands during the game as the Tigers fell behind by as many as 16 points, Colie told me afterwards he was feeling more bitter than sweet about watching one of Andre s final outings in a Clemson uniform. We can definitely beat Florida State. We did beat them already, he said in between shaking hands and thanking the crew from Albany, while saying his goodbyes to those who came to support Andre. I don t know if I would call it bitter sweet because I don t know where the sweet part is at. I hate losing. He could ve scored 38 points (and I d still be upset) because we lost. We ve lost a lot of close ones. It s tough. But looking back after a day like this (in his regular-season finale) if there s a positive (about his career as a whole) it s that he had an opportunity to play for a great school like Clemson and in the ACC and that s everybody s dream. It was certainly a dream for Drina Young, who I found standing apart from a crowd after the game as she watched her son proudly receive pats, one-by-one, on the back from his friends, while taking countless pictures and thanking everyone for coming. When I asked her what kind of emotions she felt as she took in the heartfelt scene one final time, her voice quivered slightly and it took her a moment to find the words. Just to know this was (one of) his last games, she said, pausing. First of all, I wanted him to win, but I still feel happy that he s done so well. I m just so proud of him. We re all proud of him. Drina Young estimated the family has made more than 20 trips from Albany to Clemson that s 10 hours and 602 miles round trip, for anyone who s counting but that every single visit was worth it. I got to watch him on senior night (in Clemson) be honored and hear the fans cheer so loudly for him, so that was nice. And I remember coming here (to Tallahassee) a couple of years ago and seeing him hit that half-court shot (before halftime), Drina said. Andre and I used to talk all the time about how some people thought he wasn t strong enough or tall enough to play in college, but he never lost sight of his dream and he kept working hard. So it s just a very proud moment to see what he s been able to accomplish in four years. And I hope all young men who have someone telling them they can t do this or that can look at Andre s path and realize that if you want something bad enough, to never give up on your dreams, and you can make them happen. Just like Andre did. Last Sunday was the fourth time in four years I made the trip to watch Young play, and he always seems to have great games when he s competing in front of his hometown fans so close to his native Albany. Being that I m a Florida State alum and root inherently for the Seminoles, my emotions have tended to also be mixed when I attend these games. Because while I want to see Young play well, I d never root for Florida State to lose at anything. Although, I have to admit that with FSU leading late in the fourth quarter by just three points, 75-72, I started envisioning how cool it would be to see Young come down and drill a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime. And whatever happened from there I d be OK with, win or lose for FSU

90 FEATURE STORIES Andre Young s Farewell Tour begins (continued) Had it played out that way, it would ve not only extended Young s farewell tour for at least a few more minutes something everyone from Albany who was in the Donald L. Tucker Center that afternoon would ve undoubtedly loved but it also would ve extended a great game that saw Clemson rally back from double digits in the second half and nearly pull off the upset. Instead, Young missed that 3-pointer, then followed that up with an errant pass that was stolen with just seconds left in the game. It s tough to end (the regular season) on a losing note, Young said as we talked outside the locker room. But it s not over yet. We ve still got the ACC Tournament, and I think we can make a run there. If that doesn t happen, Young said he ll settle for graduating with his degree and give thanks for his time at Clemson, as well as the opportunity the school gave him to get an education. Then he ll move on. And whether that s in the health science field, or playing basketball professionally, remains to be seen. But Young is certain of one thing about the last four years of his life. It s really been a great ride, he said again. No regrets at all

91 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE SCHEDULE TIME...TEAMS... VENUE Friday, July 13th 1:00 p.m... Atlanta vs. Washington... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m...houston vs. Toronto... COX Pavilion 5:00 p.m...golden State vs. LA Lakers... COX Pavilion 7:00 p.m...sacramento vs. Charlotte... COX Pavilion Saturday, July 14th 1:00 p.m...memphis vs. New York... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m... Golden State vs. Denver... COX Pavilion 5:00 p.m...la Lakers vs. Sacramento... COX Pavilion 7:00 p.m... Houston vs. Washington... COX Pavilion Sunday, July 15th 1:00 p.m... New York vs. Phoenix... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m...denver vs. Dallas... COX Pavilion 3:30 p.m...toronto vs. Miami...Thomas & Mack Center 5:00 p.m... San Antonio vs. Atlanta... COX Pavilion 5:30 p.m... Cleveland vs. Charlotte...Thomas & Mack Center 7:00 p.m... Washington vs. NBA D-League... COX Pavilion 7:30 p.m... New Orleans vs. Portland...Thomas & Mack Center Monday, July 16th 1:00 p.m... Atlanta vs. Boston... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m...dallas vs. Toronto... COX Pavilion 3:30 p.m... Houston vs. Sacramento...Thomas & Mack Center 5:00 p.m...cleveland vs. NBA D-League... COX Pavilion 5:30 p.m...la Lakers vs. Miami...Thomas & Mack Center 7:00 p.m...la Clippers vs. Minnesota... COX Pavilion 7:30 p.m...milwaukee vs. New Orleans...Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, July 17th 1:00 p.m... Denver vs. New York... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m...washington vs. Memphis... COX Pavilion 3:30 p.m...san Antonio vs. LA Lakers...Thomas & Mack Center 5:00 p.m... Portland vs. Houston... COX Pavilion 5:30 p.m...cleveland vs. Phoenix...Thomas & Mack Center 7:00 p.m... Chicago vs. Boston... COX Pavilion 7:30 p.m...minnesota vs. Charlotte...Thomas & Mack Center Wednesday, July 18th 1:00 p.m...milwaukee vs. Washington... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m... Chicago vs. Houston... COX Pavilion 3:30 p.m...sacramento vs. Toronto...Thomas & Mack Center 5:00 p.m...atlanta vs. Dallas... COX Pavilion 5:30 p.m...new Orleans vs. Phoenix...Thomas & Mack Center 7:00 p.m...san Antonio vs. LA Clippers... COX Pavilion 7:30 p.m... Golden State vs. Miami...Thomas & Mack Center Thursday, July 19th 1:00 p.m...new York vs. Toronto... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m... Portland vs. Atlanta... COX Pavilion 3:30 p.m... Boston vs. Sacramento...Thomas & Mack Center 5:00 p.m... Cleveland vs. Minnesota... COX Pavilion 5:30 p.m... LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers...Thomas & Mack Center 7:00 p.m...nba D-League vs. Phoenix... COX Pavilion 7:30 p.m... Charlotte vs. Denver...Thomas & Mack Center Friday, July 20th 1:00 p.m...new York vs. Cleveland... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m...denver vs. Portland... COX Pavilion 3:30 p.m...memphis vs. Charlotte...Thomas & Mack Center 5:00 p.m...miami vs. San Antonio... COX Pavilion 5:30 p.m... Chicago vs. Golden State...Thomas & Mack Center 7:00 p.m...nba D-League vs. Phoenix... COX Pavilion 7:30 p.m... Dallas vs. New Orleans...Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, July 21st 1:00 p.m...portland vs. Miami... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m...dallas vs. San Antonio... COX Pavilion 3:30 p.m... Golden State vs. New Orleans...Thomas & Mack Center 5:00 p.m... NBA D-League vs. Minnesota... COX Pavilion 5:30 p.m...chicago vs. LA Clippers...Thomas & Mack Center 7:00 p.m...memphis vs. Phoenix... COX Pavilion 7:30 p.m... Milwaukee vs. Boston...Thomas & Mack Center. Sunday, July 22nd 1:00 p.m... Chicago vs. Milwaukee... COX Pavilion 3:00 p.m...boston vs. LA Clippers... COX Pavilion 5:00 p.m...memphis vs. Minnesota... COX Pavilion

92 ALL-TIME SUMMER LEAGUE RECORDS Most points in a game: Team: 120 DEN vs. LAL (88), 7/13/07 Player: 47 Anthony Morrow, GSW vs. NOH, 7/16/09 Most rebounds in a game: Team: 61 DEN vs. CLE, 7/16/04 Player: 20 (twice) last: Joey Dorsey HOU vs. LAL, 7/16/09 Most assists in a game: Team: 27, POR vs. GSW, 7/7/06 Player: 17, Marcus Williams, 7/14/09 Largest Margin of Victory: 48, BOS 110, TOR 62, 7/11/06 Highest-Scoring Game (combined): 225 (ORL 119, BOS 106) 7/17/04 Lowest-Scoring Game (combined): 112 (twice); last: HOU 58, LAC 54, 7/11/ Leaders 25.7 ppg Nikoloz Tskitishvili (DEN) 12.7 rpg Lonnie Jones (CLE) 6.2 apg Steve Blake (WAS) and Jameer Nelson (ORL) 2005 Leaders 2.6 ppg J.R. Smith (NO) 9.8 rpg Josh Powell (DAL) 6.0 apg Sebastian Telfair (POR) 2006 Leaders 24.8 ppg Randy Foye (MIN) 13.2 rpg James Singleton (LAC) 7.6 apg John Lucas (HOU) 2007 Leaders 42.0 ppg Marcus Banks (PHX) 12.0 rpg Amir Johnson (DET) 6.4 apg DJ Strawberry (PHX) 2008 Leaders 29.9 ppg Jerryd Bayless (POR) 13.5 rpg Kevin Love (MIN) 7.3 apg Ramon Sessions (MIL) 2009 Leaders 26.8 ppg Anthony Randolph (GSW) 14.8 rpg Joey Dorsey (HOU) 8.2 apg Marcus Williams (MEM) 2010 Leaders 23.5 ppg John Wall (WAS) 9.8 rpg DeMarcus Cousins (HOU) 7.8 apg John Wall (WAS) 2011 Leaders No games played Top Individual Performances Points (35+) 47 Anthony Morrow (GSW vs. NOH, 7/16/09) 42 Anthony Randolph (GSW vs. CHI, 7/14/09) Von Wafer (DEN vs. NY, 7/15/07) Marcus Banks (PHX vs. CLE, 7/9/07) 38 Keith Bogans (ORL vs. WAS, 7/17/04) 37 Ike Diogu (GSW vs. PHX, 7/15/05) Marco Belinelli (GSW vs. NO, 7/7/07) 36 Nick Young (WAS vs. CLE, 7/14/09) Jerryd Bayless (POR vs. PHX, 7/19/08) 35 Sam Young (MEM vs. DLS, 7/15/10) Brandon Roy (POR vs. PHX, 7/12/06) Rebounds (15+) 20 Joey Dorsey (HOU vs. LAL, 7/16/09) Lonnie Jones (CLE vs. PHX, 7/14/04) 17 James Singleton (LAC vs. HOU, 7/11/06) Kevin Love (MIN vs. LAL, 7/16/08) 16 Ian Mahinmi (SAS vs. DEN, 7/14/09) Robin Lopez (PHX vs. DAL, 7/13//09) Joey Dorsey (HOU vs. MIN, 7/12/09) James Singleton (LAC vs. PHX, 7/14/06) 15 Jon Brockman (SAC vs. NYK, 7/17/09) Ben McCauley (LAL vs. TOR, 7/10/09) Kevin Love (POR vs. MIN, 7/17/08) Dwight Howard (ORL vs. PHX, 7/16/06) Assists (10+) 17 Marcus Williams (OKC vs. MEM, 7/12/09) 14 Brandon Jennings (MIL vs. SAC, 7/13/09) 11 Ibrahim Jaaber (LAL vs. DET, 7/9/10) Rajon Rondo, (BOS vs. DEN, 7/12/06) Jose Barea (DAL vs. BOS, 7/24/07) Sebastian Telfair (BOS vs. DEN, 7/12/06) 10 John Wall (WAS vs. DAL, 7/15/10) John Wall (WAS vs. LAC, 7/12/10) Toney Douglas (NYK vs. DET, 7/15/09) Aaron Brooks (HOU vs. DEN, 7/18/08) Bobby Brown (NOH vs. POR, 7/20/08) Sebastian Telfair (BOS vs. TOR, 7/11/06) Kevin Pinkney (POR vs. GS, 7/7/06) John Lucas (HOU vs. POR, 7/6/06) Sebastian Telfair (POR vs. NY, 7/6/05) Steve Blake (WAS vs. ORL, 7/15/04) 2010 NBA Summer League Standings Team W L PCT YRS Houston Miami Denver San Antonio Detroit Atlanta Memphis Orlando Philadelphia New York Boston Golden State Milwaukee Sacramento Portland Toronto , Washington Phoenix Chicago , Dallas Minnesota Cleveland Charlotte NBA D-League Select L.A. Clippers L.A. Lakers New Orleans Team China New Jersey Oklahoma Seattle NBA Summer League Standings Team W L PCT San Antonio Toronto Denver Miami Portland Washington Sacramento Atlanta Cleveland Golden State Houston Memphis New York Dallas Detroit NBA D-League Select Chicago L.A. Clippers Milwaukee Minnesota Phoenix L.A. Lakers New Orleans

93 2012 SUMMER LEAGUE RULES AND REGULATIONS NBA SUMMER LEAGUE GAME RULES Each game played during the NBA Summer League will be played under the following rules: Four (4) ten minute (:10) quarters Eight minute (:08) halftime Ten minute (:10) warm up period prior to the start of each game Two minute (:02) minute overtime Each team is allowed one 30-second timeout Penalty begins on the 2 nd team foul Teams are in the penalty on the 10 th team foul or 2 nd in the last 2-minutes Players foul out on their 10 th personal foul Each team will receive two (2) full timeouts (30 seconds) per half Mandatory timeouts (30 seconds) will be taken at the first stoppage of play after 5:59 and 2:59 of each quarter A 30-second timeout taken by a team will negate the next mandatory timeout due in that quarter Timeouts do not carry over All other NBA rules will apply