Stojakovic starting for Pacers in Game 3. vs. Nets

April 27, 2006

Pacers forward Peja Stojakovic will start Game 3 Thursday night against the Nets after sitting out Game 2 with a knee injury.

Hogs' Brewer to 'test the market' in NBA

April 27, 2006

Arkansas junior Ronnie Brewer said Thursday he would make himself available for the NBA draft, but has not hired an agent in case he wants to return to Fayetteville and play another year for the Razorbacks.

Arizona freshman Williams says no to draft

April 27, 2006

Marcus Williams, who sources said earlier would enter the NBA draft, will instead remain at Arizona next season, he announced at a news conference Thursday.

Writers honor Garnett for community service efforts

April 27, 2006

Kevin Garnett was named the winner of the NBA's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award on Thursday, an honor given to a player or coach for outstanding community service.

Villanova sophomore guard Lowry to enter NBA draft

April 27, 2006

Villanova point guard Kyle Lowry will make himself eligible for the NBA draft, but will retain the option of returning to school by not hiring an agent.

South Carolina's Balkman declares for draft sans agent

April 27, 2006

South Carolina forward Renaldo Balkman declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, though he has not hired an agent.

Pitt junior center Gray enters name into draft pool

April 27, 2006

Pitt's Aaron Gray, a 7-footer chosen All-Big East in his first season as a starter, plans to skip his senior year and enter the NBA draft.

Injuries to three Pacers could slow Indy

April 27, 2006

The Pacers enter Game 3 on Thursday with starters Peja Stojakovic and Stephen Jackson, and reserve Jamaal Tinsley nursing injuries.

J-Mac magic: Teen meets Johnson, movie producer

April 27, 2006

Jason McElwain came close to blurting out who he wanted to play the starring role in an inspirational Hollywood movie about him being co-produced by Magic Johnson.

McRoberts to return to Duke for sophomore season

April 27, 2006

Freshman Josh McRoberts plans to return to Duke University for his sophomore season in 2006-07, the University announced Wednesday on its athletic department Web site.