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Blake Griffin No. 1 pick in NBA draft 2009

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The Oklahoma star player Blake Griffin the overall number 1 pick in NBA draft. Blake Griffin went to Los Angeles Clippers Team.

In college Blake Griffin has the average per game of 14.4 rebounds and 22.7 points per game in his final season at Oklahoma.

The Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet that went to Memphis Grizzlies as the number 2 overall pick.

In his college years in Connecticut, Thabeet known as rebounder at shot.

Third pick about Oklahoma City Thunders and the guard of Arizona State James Harden their selection, fourth pick Tyreke Evans went to Sacramento Kings.

Fifth pick the younger Spanish player in Olympics basketball Ricky Rubio went to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Number 6 pick Jonny Flynn (Minnesota); seventh pick Stephen Curry (Golden State); Jordan Hill (New York Knicks); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors); Brandon Jennings (Milwaukee Bucks); Terrence Williams, 11th pick (New Jersey Nets ), 12th pick si Gerald Henderson (Charlotte Bobcats); and 13th pick overall Tyler Hansbrough went to Indiana Pacers.

Son of Michael Jordan quit college basketball

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Son of Michael Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan is not be continue playing basketball and his decision is to focus only on his study.

Jeffrey Jordan played  two season with Fighting Illini.

“I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here. But I have come to the point where I’m ready to focus on life after basketball. I will concentrate on earning my degree from the University of Illinois and the opportunities that await upon graduating. “statement by Jeff.

Jordan has a scholarship before the 2009 so he will concentrate in his studies.