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CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT February 2006 Playing the Name Game They’re not well-known, hut emerging stars are taking their places By lioniiia Best By lioniua Best THh. TRIASaiJ-: TRmUNE Tlie sutxx?HHful TV atmedy “C’heers" had a popular opening theme: “I want U) go where everybtxly knows your name..." In tht‘ ('lAA, that song can be sung for those players who, before th* scMison begtm, only their tttaches and tetimmates knew their ntimes. Now, everybody knows who they are because they’ve made the most of their opportunities. We polled several waches and asked them to give us their ctmdidalcs. So, let’s hear it fntm the coaches’ mouths. • Shaw: Chanae Early (13.6 points, 3.1 assists) ■^htj’s playing a mtyor role in what we’re doing, and when people scout us, that’s one of the two names they come up with. ‘If we’re going to beat Shaw, we need to stop her.’** - Hears coach Jacques Curtis • Johnson C. Smith: Maurice HfK)per (12.2 points. 3.2 assists) “Maurice was quietly the rookie of the year last year, but I think it still went over everybody’s head who he was and what his contribu tions was to the teiim. This year, the team is certainly, by wins, more successful than they were last year, and he has contributed signifi cantly. Pe»ple are beginning to pay attention and say ‘who is that guyT Please see PLAYING on page 9 Johnson C. Smith guard Maurice Hooper was the CIAA rookie of the year in 2005, yet plays under fans’ radar PHOTOWADE NASH Whats Important To You When It Comes to Choosing A Bank? At Mechanics and Farmers Bank, we know that customers have more choices than ever when it comes to banking these days. And we know that everybody wants your business. So as you consider which bank to entrust with managing your financial needs, remember: if it's important to you, it matters to us. M&F Bank. Unmatched Commitment. DURHAM I RALEIGH I CHARLOTTE I WINSTON-SALEM WWW.MFBONLINE.COM I 1-800-433-8283 mF MtATlA-MC's A.ST) K.AiLMLJC) HVSK
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