Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
Ohio State big man Greg Oden is expected to finally announce his entry into the NBA Draft through a statement to be released today. The freshman is expected by many to be one of the top two picks in the June 28 draft.
Oden, a 7-foot tall 280-pound center from Indianapolis, Indiana, was an Associated Press First Team All-American. He led the Buckeyes in scoring (15.4 ppg), rebounding (9.5 rpg) and blocks (3.33 bpg). The freshman big man was also a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award.
A right wrist injury kept Oden out for an early portion of Ohio State’s season, but he still managed to be named the Big Ten's Freshman of the Year, the league's Defensive Player of the Year and a first team All-Big Ten selection.
He set the Buckeyes' freshman record for blocks (100) and is second all-time among Ohio State rookies in rebounding average (9.5 rpg.), and field goal percentage (.616).
Telfair pulled over with a gun
According to the The Journal News out of New York, Boston Celtics guard Sebastian Telfair was pulled over for speeding early this morning in Yonkers, N.Y., and subsequently charged with second-degree possession of a weapon (a felony) and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Westchester County police spokesman Kieran O’Leary was quoted in the story as saying of Telfair, "He was very polite and cooperative with our officer.”
Telfair, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., was the subject or a robbery during the Celtics preseason visit to New York. He was the subject of much attention during that time period.
Keeping eyes and ears open
Don't get fired up behind those trade possibilities just yet. You never know what the off-season might bring.
Despite the dreadful performance of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Garnett may not be up for grabs this off-season. Kevin McHale is apparently ready to take another crack at building around the nine-time NBA All-Star.
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Elsewhere, Memphis Grizzlies forward Pau Gasol, who reportedly requested a trade during the season, sounds to have softened his position at the end of the Grizzlies season. He spoke of being optimistic and chances of being a good team next year.
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