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Word: backcourts (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...freshmen, who in their first college basketball games, composed the Crimson's starting backcourt, were matched up against St. John's awesome twosome of Greg "Boo" Harvey and Michael "Freak" Porter Saturday. Technically, it was the first game for both backcourts, but realistically there was a big difference in experience...

Author: By Casey J. Lartigue jr., SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Will Freshmen Have Last Laugh? | 11/30/1987 | See Source »

...ball was tipped all the way past the backcourt line, and freshman Carolyn Burger dove for the ball. It was just out of reach...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Spikers Wear Underdog Stripes Well | 11/18/1987 | See Source »

...serves were really well good," freshman Carolyn Burger said. "We played well in the backcourt. We were able to dig a lot of their shots...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Women Spikers Upset Brown in 5-Setter | 11/2/1987 | See Source »

...Oklahoma-Pitt second-round matchup will feature two immensely talented but inconsistent teams. Oklahoma has the superior backcourt, and Darryl Kennedy and Harvey Grant can score with Pitt's outstanding front line. But Oklahoma's defensive lapses will probably tell in the end. Iowa (27-4) is tough, but Pitt, led by Jerome Lane (13.8 r.p.g.) is one team that can rebound with the Hawkeyes. If Curtis Aiken stops building houses from three-point range, the Panthers could go to the regional final...

Author: By Emil E. Parker, | Title: From East to West, Here's the Best | 3/12/1987 | See Source »

Unfortunately, neither Pitt nor Iowa has the horses to take out UNLV. Banks and Wade will make either backcourt look inadequate, and unless Charles Smith takes it stronger than usual, UNLV's headed to New Orleans...

Author: By Emil E. Parker, | Title: From East to West, Here's the Best | 3/12/1987 | See Source »

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