SportsWeek
july 18, 2013 *
Paufto headttie fundraiser
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
NBA star Chris Paul, a native of Forsyth County, will
be the guest speaker at The Salvation Army of Winston
Salem's Boys & Girls Club annual fundraising dinner on
Thursday, Aug, 8. It will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at
the Embassy Suites Grand Pavilion Ballroom, 460 North
Cherry St.
The Los Angeles Clippers point guard attended West
Forsyth High School and Wake Forest University before
declaring for the NBA draft. Since being selected fourth
overall in the 2005 draft by the New Orleans Hornets, Paul
has been a NBA Rookie of the Year (2006), a six-time All
Star and a multiple All-NBA and All-Defensive team hon
oree. He led the Hornets to the second round of the 2008
NBA Playoffs. He has won two Olympic gold medals as
a member of the United States National Basketball Team
in Beijing and London. Paul also won MVP in the 2013
NBA All-Star Game.
Off the court, Chris Paul is married to Jada Crawley,
his college sweetheart. They are the parents of Christopher
Emmanuel Paul II, age 3, and Camryn Alexis Paul, bom
Aug. 16, 2012.
In 2005.Paul and his family established the CP3
Foundation. The foundation's initiatives include partner
ships with the Boys & Girls Club, Feed the Children,
Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. The
foundation also sponsors and supports literacy initiatives,
youth basketball clinics and court refurbishments. holiday
giving and emergency preparedness initiatives.
"It is an honor to have Chris Paul come home and
speak at our dinner," said Major James Allison, Area
Commander for The Salvation Army of Winston
File Photo
Chris Paul during his WFU days.
Salem. "He is a dynamic leader with a passion for helping
others and we are grateful to have someone of such great
character join us for this special event."
Tickets for the event are $100 per person. Event spon
sorships are also available and begin at $1,000 per
table. To purchase tickets or for more information, call
336-723-6366.
McRoberts, Jefferson to play for Bobcats
CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT
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The Charlotte Bobcats
have resigned forward Josh
McRoberts and firee agent
center A1 Jefferson.
The Bobcats acquired
the 6-10 McRoberts from
the Orlando Magic on Feb.
21, 2013 in exchange for
forward Hakim Warrick.
McRoberts appeared in 26
games with the team last
season, averaging 9.3
points. 7.2 rebounds and
2.7 assists in 30.8 minutes
per game.
A six-year NBA veter
an, McRoberts was the
37th overall pick in the
2007 NBA Draft. He has
played in 272 career games
with the Portland Trail
Blazers. Indiana Pacers,
L.A. Lakers. Orlando
Magic and Bobcats, post
McRoberts
ing averages of 4.9 points,
4.0 rebounds and 1.5
assists in 17.0 minutes per
game.
"Josh is a quality big
man who can both score
and distribute the ball, and
he was integral in our
improvement late last sea
son," said President of
Basketball Operations Rod
Higgins.
The 15 th pick in the
Jefferson
2004 NBA Draft, the 6-10
Jefferson has played in 628
games for the Boston
Celtics, Minnesota
Timberwolves and Utah
Jazz during his nine-year
career.
Jefferson is one of only
two players in the NBA to
have averaged at least 17.0
points and at least 9.0
rebounds in each of the last
six seasons, joining Dwight
Howard in doing so. No
other player has posted
those averages in more than
four of the last six cam
paigns.
Over his last three sea
sons, all with Utah.
Jefferson missed just nine
regular season games, play
ing in 221 of a possible 230
contests.
"We are ecstatic to add
A1 to our roster," Higgins
said. "He gives us a low
post presence that we have
not had on our roster and
brings a skill set that does
not become available very
often. He is a veteran
leader who helps his team
mates get better, but at the
same time he is only 28
years old so he can be part
of the core of this franchise
for several years to come."
WS/FCS Photos
Vic Johnson works with students.
Johnson wraps
another youth
golf clinic
BY KIM UNDERWOOD
WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Vic Johnson Junior Golf Clinic is about teaching
young people how to hit the ball straighter and farther,
yes. It's also about helping them learn lessons that will
serve them throughout their lives. It's about seeing the
value of paying attention and focusing and about under
standing the importance of treating yourself and others
Vith respect.
As the students took turns driving balls off the tees at
the driving range at Reynolds Park Golf Course, they
readily absorbed the lessons that the experience offered.
"You have to focus to do stuff, and you have to listen
and follow directions," said Kaleel Lindsay, who will be
in the eighth grade at Jefferson Middle School.
"It teaches you discipline and respect," said Zhyki
Adkins, who will be in the fifth grade at Ibraham
Elementary School.
Johnnson, who is a member of the Winston
Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education and a retired
assistant prin
cipal. started
the clinic in
1997, and
Hiawatha
Bethea has
been coaching
for the past six
years. He
loves kids and
he loves golf,
he said. "I
wanted to give
back."
Golf
taught him a
lot about life,
Bethea said.
"You learn
how to con
duct yourself
and how to
treat people."
"Golf is
about life."
said Joel
Maul, another
coach. "I'm a retired New York City cop, and I want to
see kids do better and give them some guidance."
"Golf can take these kids a long way," said coach
John Torian, whose son Jeremiah is headed to first grade
at Sedge Garden Elementary School.
The 106 students in the program came from 28
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools, as well as a few
private and charter schools. All this learning about life
was fine with them because they were having a grand
time. "It's fun," Kaleel said. "I like to be out here every
week and try and hit the ball farther and farther."
Teriana Jones, who will be in eighth grade at
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, said golf was a
satisfying change from her regular sport - basketball. "I
like this because it's more relaxing." she said.
This year's clinic started June 18 and met two morn
ings a week - Tuesday and Thursday most weeks -
through last week. Beverly Emory, who became the
school system's superintendent on July 1, and Carol
Montague-Davis, the assistant superintendent for sec
ondary schools, dropped by for the closing celebration.
After they ate their celebratory hot dogs, Emory talked
with the students about how important it is to be one of
those people who walk the talk - that is who get out there
and take positive action rather than just talking about it -
and about how Johnson is one of those people.
Growing up, Vic Johnson caddied at Old Town
Country Club. During that time, he made valuable con
nections with people who worked at such companies as
Reynolds Tobacco Co. "When we got too old to caddy,
they gave us jobs as Reynolds," he said.
And when he became too old to play such sports as
football, golf became a way to continue playing a sport.
John started the annual clinic because he thought that
golf had a lot to offer young people. His wife, Dr.
Constance Johnson, who was a professor at Winston
Salem State University before she retired, helps him run
it along with volunteers, people from Winston-Salem
Recreation & Parks Department and a dedicated group of
coaches. Other coaches recognized during the celebra
tion were Robert Bethea (Hiawatha Bethea's brother),
Roger Mcllwain, Luther Miller, Harry Transou and
Victor Watts.
The hot dogs were grilled by Harden "Butch"
Wheeler, who taught at such schools as Kemersville and
Hill middle schools before retiring. In the early days of
the clinic, he was a coach. He joked that Johnson decided
that he could better serve the clinic by grilling hot dogs.
"I didn't start playing golf until I was 45, and I wish
I had had something like this." he said.
A young golfer prepares to swing.
Alexander elected to NABC board
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
North Carolina A&T Head Coach Cy
Alexander has been elected to the board of
directors of the National Association of
Basketball Coaches. Alexander will join
head coaches John Calipari (Kentucky) and
Rick Cooper (West Texas A&M) on this
year's board.
Alexander, in his first season as head
coach at North Carolina A&T in 2012-2013,
led the Aggies to an NCAA tournament
berth, losing to eventual champion
Louisville. He is a three-time Mid-Eastern
Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, hav
ing earned those awards when he was the head coach at
S.C. State for 16 seasons. Alexander was also the head
coach at Tennessee State for six seasons and has a
career coaching record of 364-326 in 23 seasons.
Alexander
"I am honored and humbled by this selec
tion," said Alexander. "This gives North
Carolina A&T and the Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference a voice in one of the most oldest,
well-respected and prestigious organizations
in the country."
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the
NABC was founded in 1927 by Forrest
"Phog" Allen, the legendary basketball
coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a
student of James Naismith. the inventor of
basketball, organized coaches into this col
lective group to serve as Guardians of the
"he NABC has nearly 5,000 members consist
Game. 1
ing primarily of university and college men's basket
ball coaches.
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The Deacs
The Magic
Summer play continues at Hanes Rec
CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT
In week two of 6-10-year-olds Summer Basketball
League play at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, the
Blue Devils fell short to the Deacons. Noah Marshall
led the Deacons with 8 points, while Jason Russell,
Rayne Russell, Christian Sutton and Calum Davis all
contributed points. The Blue Devils were led by Jabril
Caesar, who scored 7 points. Elijah Horton, Donald
Ray-Grier and Lewis Westbury also contributed
Also, the Tarheels beat the Wolfpack. The Tarheels
were led by Darren Pegues with 8 points and Zech
Gibson with 6. Other contributing scorers were Monay
Galloway, Jalen Tomlinson, Anthony Smith and Jerell
Cohen: The Wolfpack were led by Makhi Beard with 6
points and Ziggy Mcintosh with 5 points. Other con
tributors for the Wolfpack were Cory Simons, Kyndall
Ban, Dion Mcintosh and Adryan DuBose.
In 11-15-year-olds play, the Magic defeated the
Spurs 39-35. Mekhi Dunlap's 14 points led the Magic.
Jordan Timmons had 10 points and Will Simons added
9 points. Additional contributors for the Magic were
Alisa Davenport and Malik Thomas. The Spurs were
led by Daquan Miller with 19 points. John Hamilton,
Woodrow Wilson and Chris Hall were other contribut
ing scorers for the Spurs.
In game two. the Bulls defeated the Lakers 39-28.
The Bulls were led by Bobby Williams with 20 points,
while Brian Carter added 9. Chris Jones, Aquindae
King and Joshua Crippen all contributed for the Bulls.
The Lakers' offense was led by Aaron Potter with 15
points. Other contributing scorers were Josh
Landingham, Marquis McClendon, Derrick
Witherspoon and Ben Clay.
In the final game of week two, the Heat defeated the
Celtics 43-36. The Heat's leading scorer was Justus
Tomlinson with 13 points. Jordan Tuttle had 10. Other
contributors were Andrew Muse, Aaron Muse, Lee
Scales and Elijah Banks. The Celtics were led by
Mychala Wolfe with 19 points The other scorers for the
Celtics were Gianni Smith, Jimmy Britt, Jake Koonin,
Damarion Woods and Cassandra Williams.