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The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Pete Maravich toyed with the idea of going to play for Bucky Walters at West Virginia University, but the coach at LSU had the inside track in convincing "The Pistol" to become a Tiger.Maravich elected to go play for his father, Press Maravich, and the decision is hard to second-guess years later as Pete became a legend who still receives credit for revolutionizing the game with his unique approach and incredible skill set.Many coaches have mentored their own kin during their collegiate days since the Maravich duo thrived in Baton Rouge. Pat Knight was a member of Bob Knight's Indiana squad from 1991-93, Saul Smith helped Tubby Smith's Kentucky Wildcats win the 1998 NCAA title and Homer Drew was on Valparaiso's bench when his son Bryce hit the game-winning buzzer-beater to finish off an upset of the No. 4 seed, Ole Miss, in one of the more memorable NCAA Tournament finishes of all- time.This season, there are father-son duos at Creighton, Detroit and Canisius, and each has lifted its r...

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    The Virginia Cavaliers and LSU Tigers close conference schedules this evening in Baton Rouge, as the two teams collide at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.The Caval...

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    Ralston Turner paced LSU with 22 points as 59, at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.Justin Hamilton added 13 points and seven rebounds, and Storm Warren contributed 10 p...

  3. An SEC catfight pits Wildcats against Tigers

    The top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats close out game road trip this afternoon, invading Baton Rouge for an SEC showdown with the LSU Tigers at the Pete Maravich Assembly ...

  4. LSU upsets No. 6 Kentucky

    Adrienne Webb scored 19 points to lead 51 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Sunday.LaSondra Barrett added 12 points for the Lady Tigers (15-9, 5-5 SEC), who snappe...

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    If an unproven scriptwriter took Jeremy Lin's story to Hollywood a month ago, he would have probably been thrown out on his ear."Too unrealistic, kid," a jaded Tinse...

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  7. Mississippi's Warren has had stellar career, but eyes elusive NCAA Tournament

    Chris Warren has a recurring dream about rolling out of bed, standing up and suddenly realizing he's grown to be 6-foot-4.But every day when the Mississippi point gu...

  8. Tennessee announces plans to retire all-time leading scorer Allan Houston's No. 20

    Tennessee will retire Allan Houston's No. 20 during a pre-game ceremony on March 6, when the Volunteers host Kentucky.The 37-year-old Houston played for the Voluntee...

  9. Tennessee retires all-time scoring leader Allan Houston's No. 20

    Allan Houston appreciates being honored for his scoring prowess while at Tennessee. It's the memories of the Volunteers' family that he cherishes the most, though.Te...

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  2. No. 11 Gators set sights on Tigers

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