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The turning point of Minnesota's 2011-12 season came back on March 9 when it lost dynamic rookie point guard Ricky Rubio to a torn ACL in a loss to the Lakers. The Wolves floundered from there, missing a chance at a postseason berth.That said, things in the Twin Cities are no longer a lost cause. The franchise has two solid building blocks now in Rubio along with All-Star power forward Kevin Love, who was extended through the 2014-15 season. That gives David Kahn three more seasons to tinker with things before Love can opt out.Powerful underrated center Nikola Pekovic is under a cost effective deal through next season and the team has a solid wing with upside in Derrick WilliamsA healthy Rubio along with a offensive minded wing could turn the Wolves into a playoff club by next season. Instead of reaching with the 18th overall selection Minnesota sent that pick to Houston for veteran swingman Chase Budinger on Tuesday.Under Contract: G: Ricky Rubio; G: J.J. Barea; G: Luke Ridnour; G: Wa...
No. 19 Gators open with 80-58 win over ToledoFriday, November 14, 2008By MARK LONG, AP Sports WriterE-Mail Print Share:GAINESVILLE, Fla. Dan Werner scored 19 poin...
Tyus leads No. 17 Florida in 86-65 win over UMKCSunday, November 30, 2008E-Mail Print Share:ORLANDO, Fla. Despite a sloppy first half, No. 17 Florida discovered i...
Syracuse overpowers No. 17 Florida in 89-83 winMonday, November 24, 2008By JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports WriterE-Mail Print Share:KANSAS CITY, Mo. Paul Harris had 18 p...
No. 8 Duke rallies past URI for 82-79 victoryMonday, November 17, 2008By The Associated PressE-Mail Print Share:Rhode Island's Jimmy Baron tried his best to end Duke...
Davidson wins in rout despite Curry not scoringWednesday, November 26, 2008By The Associated PressE-Mail Print Share:Stephen Curry never had a game like this.The nat...
Calathes leads No. 18 Florida past Southern UtahThursday, November 20, 2008E-Mail Print Share:GAINESVILLE, Fla. Nick Calathes had 18 points and seven rebounds, le...
Calathes, Parsons lead Gators to NIT victoryWednesday, March 18, 2009 By MARK LONG, AP Sports WriterPrintGAINESVILLE, Fla. Nick Calathes broke out of a shooting s...
Penn State advances in NIT with win over FloridaWednesday, March 25, 2009 By MARK LONG, AP Sports WriterPrintGAINESVILLE, Fla. Even with an injured shoulder, Jame...
Duke Rallies Past No. 4 MarylandMonday, January 28, 2008By DAVID GINSBURG, AP Sports WriterE-Mail Print Share: Digg Facebook StumbleUponCOLLEGE PARK, Md. The sell...
Seminoles upset No. 23 Florida 57-55Sunday, December 07, 2008By BRENT KALLESTAD, Associated Press WriterE-Mail Print Share:TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Ryan Reid scored four...
Hogs Rough Up Gators With Big First HalfSaturday, February 02, 2008By NOAH TRISTER, AP Sports WriterE-Mail Print Share: Digg Facebook StumbleUponFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. ...
No. 11 Louisville makes lone loss a distant memoryMonday, December 08, 2008By The Associated PressE-Mail Print Share:Just one week after Louisville coach Rick Pitino...
Panathinaikos beat Montepaschi Siena 77-69 on Friday and will play Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv in the Euroleague final. The Israeli team downed Real Madrid 82-63 in the...
Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draftFriday, June 26, 2009 By BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball WriterPrintNEW YORK On a draft day that felt like the trad...
Florida's Donovan: NCAA clears Tishman to playTuesday, October 27, 2009PrintGAINESVILLE, Fla. Israeli guard Nimrod Tishman is eligible to play for Florida.Coach B...
Florida beats Arkansas 73-58 in SEC tournamentFriday, March 13, 2009 By MARK LONG, AP Sports WriterPrintTAMPA, Fla. Walter Hodge scored 16 points, Dan Werner adde...
Tennessee beats Florida 79-75Sunday, March 01, 2009 By MARK LONG, AP Sports WriterPrintGAINESVILLE, Fla. Tyler Smith scored 19 points, Wayne Chism added 18 and Te...
Hansbrough, Curry, Harangody are Wooden candidatesThursday, March 12, 2009PrintLOS ANGELES Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina, Davidson's Stephen Curry and Luke H...
Mississippi State defeats Florida 80-71Wednesday, March 04, 2009PrintSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) _ Ravern Johnson scored 15 points to lead Mississippi State to an 80-71 v...