Word: backcourts
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...real strength of the Southeast lies in second- and third-seeded Alabama (26-4) and Illinois (23-7). Both have senior backcourt players who shoot well--often from three--in their triple-guard offenses. The guards for both teams can open up the middle for their big men, Derrick McKey and Ken Norman...
...neck and neck with the Boston Celtics, as usual. Since Center Moses Malone transferred to Washington, bulky Forward Charles Barkley has become the dominant figure. After Maurice Cheeks, a whirlwind guard, Erving, at 36, continues to perform probably the third most important role, shifting almost exclusively to the backcourt. By his standards, Dr. J's game has become subtle and subdued. "Man makes plans," he says. "God laughs." But he can still play...
Junior forward Kyle Dodson, who has emerged as a consistent force for the Crimson this season, finished second on the team in scoring with 16 points. Webster's partner in the backcourt, sophomore Kevin Collins, closed with four points on the evening, while the other starters--forward Arne Duncan and center David Lang--added 13 and nine points, respectively...
...quick backcourt players forced numerous Crimson turnovers (27 in all), as the Huskie guards forced weak Crimson passes and came up with most of Northeastern's 15 steals...
Keffer, Harvard's first All-Ivy selection last year as a sophomore, is once again piloting the Crimson from the backcourt. The team's high scorer with an 11.7 average last season, the 5-ft., 6-in., Broomall, Pa., native also led the team in assists (108) and steals...