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Jan. 29, 2020: Obituaries

Frances Gay, 99

Mrs. Frances Allie Curtis Brendle Gay, age 99 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Brady Hayworth and Rev. Phil Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service in the fellowship hall. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Gay was born January 17, 1921 in Wilkes County to Joel Curtis and Grace Viola Parsons Curtis. She retired from Wilkes Hosiery and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Frances lived served and honored the Lord her family and her community until God called her home at the age of 99.She was a second mother to her brothers and sisters and had a work ethic to provide. Frances read the Bible through 30+ times and was a former Sunday school teacher at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

       She loved her care from her Home and family at Rose Glen Manor. She was known for her quick sense of humor and her strong independence. Frances loved spending time with her family and working crossword puzzles. She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

       In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Ed Brendle and second husband; Lathian W. Gay, a sister; Grace Vaught, two brother; Junior Curtis and Edwin Curtis and a brother in law; Fred Ferguson.

       She is survived by a sister; Helen Ferguson of Millers Creek and two brothers; Basil Walker and wife Gail of Hilton Head Island, SC and Bobby Walker and wife JoAnn of Wilkesboro, two sister in laws; Maxie Curtis of Millers Creek and Lou Curtis of Elkton, FL, a stepson; David Brendle and wife Frances of Greensboro and many nieces and nephews.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030 or Rose Glen Manor 240 South Independence Ave. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Denise Eller,  63

Denise Eller, age 63, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. Denise was born February 7, 1956 in Wilkes County to George H. Eller, Jr. and Oma Jean Mitchell Eller.                                                She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Denise loved to attend all the youth sports teams, attending all the games she was able. She was a big North High Vikings and a Carolina Tarheels basketball fan. Denise loved her cats and had a special love for all cats. Ms. Eller was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are her Aunt, Dare Cothren of Thomasville; Lots of Cousins; life-long friend, Pam Rhoades of North Wilkesboro; and her loving cat, Tempe.

       Funeral service was January 28,  at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating and eulogy by Randy Rhoades. Burial  followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 679, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

       Pallbearers were Seth Rhoades, Mark Anderson, Neal Anderson, Joseph Edmiston, Kenneth Ireland and Joe Reeves. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Edmiston, Will Rhoades and Levi Rhoades.

  Gladys Gilbert,  94

Mrs. Gladys Wilma Greer Gilbert, age 94 of Wilkesboro, widow of Bobby Gilbert, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

       Funeral services was January 27, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating.  Burial was in the Full Gospel Mission Church Cemetery.  

       Mrs. Gilbert was born March 1, 1925 in Watauga County to Albert and Rebecca Carlton Greer.  

       Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Gilbert; seven sisters, Edna Hampton, Maggie Clawson, Lily Triplett, Ora Watson, Bernice Cox, Ruth Miller, and Melba Hayes; and four brothers, Virgil Greer, Sherman Greer, Vaughn Greer, and Bynum Greer.

       She is survived by her daughter, Betty Greene Keels and husband, Edward, of Wilkesboro; her son, Bill Greene and wife, Christine, of Wilkesboro; her four grandchildren, Debbie Blevins, Sandra Mastin, Lisa Austin, and Scott Keels; six great-grandchildren, Richard Shew, Zack Blevins, Patrick Blevins, Kayla Bennett, Chris Mastin, and Natasha Brown; and five great-great-grandchildren, Aliza Blevins, Forest Mastin, Finley Mastin, Tyler Brown, and Tristan Blevins.

       Flowers will be accepted.

 Ransome Patrick, Jr. 64

Mr. Ransome Joe Patrick, Jr. age 64 of Hamptonville, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home.

       Funeral services were  January 25, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Matthew Vannoy and Rev. Justin Norman officiating. Burial was in the Patrick Family Cemetery.                                    Mr. Patrick was born June 1, 1955 in Wilkes County to Ransome Joe Patrick, Sr. and Oma Kathleen Smithey. He was the Vice President of Operations for Spevco, Inc. and a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.

       He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother; Charles Patrick.

       Mr. Patrick is survived by a son; Sherman Joe Patrick and wife Nikki of North Wilkesboro, a daughter; Brandi Patrick and husband Freddie of Wilkesboro, six grandchildren; Taylor South and wife Emily, Garrett Patrick, Russell Patrick, Caydan South, Brody Patrick and Kaison Patrick, a great grandchild; Ransome Joe South, a sister; Kay Patrick Ashley and a brother; Scott Patrick and wife Jennifer of Clemmons and his devoted and loving girlfriend; Annie Lee Pierce of Jonesville.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Race Against Cancer c/o Diane Roberts 8167 Mertie Road Millers Creek, NC 28651.

 Robert Vaught, 85

Mr. Robert James Vaught, age 85 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home.

       Graveside services with Military Honors by the United States Army and Veterans of Foreign Wars was January 25,  at Mountlawn Memorial Park with United States Army Chaplin officiating.

       Mr. Vaught was born February 9, 1934 in Rural Retreat Virginia. He was retired from the United States Army after serving 20 years as a Platoon Tank Sargent during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Mr. Vaught was an active member of the NRA and the VFW Post 1142 and retired teamster's long haul truck driver.

       In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Johnnie Culler Vaught and a sister; JoAnn Bess.

       He is survived by a daughter; Regina Dawn

Vaught of Traphill, a son; John Ernest Vaught of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Joanie Summer Vaught, Taylor Dawn Wiles and Johanna Hope Alexander, a great grandchild: Bailey Beatrice Wilson, a brother; Charlie Vaught of Georgia, a brother in law; Harry C. Steele of Winston Salem and several nieces and nephews.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans 1601  Brenner Ave Salisbury, NC 28144 or NRA 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030.

 Henry Blunt, 64

Henry "Petie" Carroll Blunt, age 64, of Millers Creek, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born February 2, 1955 in Richmond, Virginia to Ashby Fernando and Ruby Gladys Mann Blunt. He was preceded in death by his parents.

       Surviving are his siblings, Lorraine Smith of North Wilkesboro, Cecil Blunt of Millers Creek, Shirley Prescott and spouse Bill of Newport News, Virginia, Gladys Church of Millers Creek; many special nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; two great great nephews; aunts and cousins.

       Graveside service was January 24,  at Mountlawn Memorial Park. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Kristie Young,  64

Mrs. Kristie Lee Young, age 64 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

       Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Roger Hull officiating.  

       Mrs. Young was born February 12, 1955 in Davenport, IA to Evett Jerome and Shirley Mae Shoemaker.

       In addition to her parents she was preceded by a sister; Gayle Davisson.

       She is survived by her husband; Desmond Alan Young of the home, two sons; Derek Thomas Outlaw of Mission Viejo, CA and Douglas Neal Outlaw of San Antonio, TX, two step-daughters; Nicola Jayne Alexander and husband Steven of Wilkesboro and Adele Louise Wilson and husband Russell of San Diego, CA, six grandchildren; Scot Jackson and wife Kristen, Cody Jackson, Aaron Shaver, Laurel Angeline Wilson and Jacob Wilson and Serenity Mae Alexander, one great grandchild; Leighton Jackson and one brother, Bradley Shoemaker and wife Elaina of Cedar Rapids, IA.

 Kyle Bumgarner, 77

Mr. Kyle Gentry Bumgarner, 77, of Millers Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

       Kyle was born on July 2, 1942 in Wilkes County to James Talmadge Bumgarner and Virchew Yates Bumgarner.  

       Kyle is preceded in death by his parents, step mother Odessa Pilkenton Bumgarner; brothers, JR, Howard, Wayne, Jim, Hobert Bumgarner; sisters, Ruth Bumgarner, Lois McGuire and Hazel Eller.  

       Kyle is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Betty Jean Wyatt Bumgarner; daughter, Sally Marshall and husband, Nick of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Keila Marshall of Louisana, Logan Eller of Moravian Falls, and Austin Marshall of Millers Creek.  

       The family  conducted a memorial service  at Union Baptist Church in Millers Creek with Rev. Steve Faw officiating.  

       In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes P.O. Box 396 Moravian Falls, NC 28654 to help with final expenses.

       Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Bumgarner Family.

  Jewell  Lambert, 86

Jewell Gail Lambert, age 86, of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born March 9, 1933 in Ashe County to George and Vergie Jones Eller. Mrs. Lambert was a member of Cricket Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Vernie Lambert.

       Surviving are her sons, Steve Lambert and spouse Kristie of Millers

Creek, Mark Rash of Wilkesboro; daughters, Carolyn Auville and Kitty Rash both of Millers Creek; sister, Charlene Lambert and spouse Gary of Hays; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

       Funeral service was January 23,  at Cricket Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Millsaps, Rev. Arvil Glen Perry and Rev. Joe Farmer officiating. Burial  followed in Mountain Park Cemetery.   Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Edna  Watson, 96

Edna Key Blackburn Watson, age 96, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. Edna was born August 19, 1923 in Wilkes County to Clarence C. and Oma Haynes Key. She was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church for many years. Edna loved making crafts, doing puzzles and walking. She worked for 30 plus years and retired from Modern Globe as an inspector. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Senter Blackburn; her second husband, Paul Watson; brothers, Raymond Key, Ransom Key, Henry Key; and sisters, Betty Key and Ruth Absher.

       Surviving are her sisters, Margie Shepherd, Mazie Miller, Virginia Dancy all of North Wilkesboro; brother, J.C. Key and spouse Marie of Greensboro; step-sons, Jimmy Watson and Larry Watson; many nieces and nephews.

       Funeral service was January 23,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Donnie Shumate, Rev. Marvin Blackburn and Pastor Gene Shepherd officiating. Burial  followed in Flint Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.   Flowers will be accepted. The family has requested no food, please. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Martha Nichols, 78

Martha Marler Nichols, 78, died Sunday morning at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville, NC, January 19 of cancer, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, cousin, grandmother and friend. Martha was born and grew up in Winston-Salem, NC the daughter of Ralph H. Marler and Jeanne Lalance Marler, a member of First Presbyterian Church, attended RJ Reynolds High School, and then Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. She married James P. Barksdale, JR of Rocky Mount, NC, a Presbyterian minister in 1962 and lived in Kannapolis, NC, Charlotte, NC, and North Wilkesboro, NC with churches that he was called to serve. After his death in 1981, Martha married Ward H. Nichols, a renowned artist and returned to live in North Wilkesboro, NC.

       From the beginning of her adult life as a Presbyterian minister's wife, Martha was a devoted supporter of her husband and his career, but she also had outside interests and took art and history courses while in Charlotte and North Wilkesboro. An artist herself, she taught watercolor and drawing classes at Wilkes Community College, volunteered at the Wilkes Art Gallery and became the gallery's director in 1976. Following this work, Martha served as the Director of ExperienceWorks, the Director of Retired Senior Volunteers Program, a Commissioned Realtor with Caldwell Banker and Apple Realty, and lastly as the Marketing Director of Rose Glen Manor, the organization from which she retired.

       When Martha's mother died, she became a consummate gardener to work through her grief and before limitations in her mobility, had over 200 roses in her garden, was an award-winning master rosarian and was a member of the Winston-Salem Rose Society and American Rose Society. Valentine's Day would signify the delivery of her roses to many friends and loved ones throughout Wilkes, Caldwell, and Forsyth Counties. Also inspired by her mother's lifelong hobby of quilting, Martha became more than an avid quilter, making over 50 quilts and prayer blankets, most of which she gave to friends in celebration of a joyous occasion, or to friends who faced serious or terminal illnesses.

       In fact, Martha sought out people who were experiencing terminal illness, becoming their friend and counselor, and providing whatever comfort she could give. In 1980 when her first husband was diagnosed with cancer, Martha created what she called a home-grown hospice program since hospice was not yet widely available.  This led to her contributions towards hospice in Wilkes County, culminating in 1984, first with a speech and presentation to a group of clergy from western NC and subsequently to another group of oncologists in the area. She became well known for her lecture, "The Impact of Cancer on the Family Unit: Psychological and Theological Emphasis" and sharing her experiences were instructive in enhancing their understanding.

       The arts helped bring Martha and Ward together, and Martha's life with Ward provided another ongoing connection to the arts. Ward claims that Martha was his biggest advocate and supporter, often naming his paintings and providing constructive feedback.  She also managed the business affairs of his work, helping to organize most of his shows and always serving as a consummate host to out of town guests and collectors. They were married for more than 35 years, and their lives included an international trip almost every year and to every state in the continental US. Ward and Martha were members of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and attended regularly, and Martha served as an Elder and on the membership and personnel committees. Martha's involvement in the community was extensive, and she was particularly proud of Vision2020, a long-range planning effort in Wilkes County during the 1990's.  Ward and Martha also frequently visited Charleston, SC, West Virginia and Isle of Palms, where Martha's children would join them for a week at the beach.

       While Martha had a full career and many interests and hobbies, she would claim her most important accomplishment was her family, with her first husband, Jim Barksdale and their three children, and then her marriage with Ward Nichols, which coincided in time with the arrival of her four grandchildren. Martha created an intimate family whose members have always deeply supported each other, teaching them how to love and to cherish, particularly during difficult times. Her values were very clear, she was a fervent advocate for the underprivileged, and donated her time and money to the homeless and the poor. Several causes stand out; she created the Ralph H. Marler, JR Award for the Wilkes Art Gallery in memory of her brother, and the Katie Fund for the Wilkes Animal Hospital in memory of her beloved cocker spaniel.

       In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. James P Barksdale, JR and her brother, Ralph H Marler, JR. She is survived by her husband, Ward H Nichols; and her three children, James P Barksdale III, Elisabeth S Barksdale (Laura E Clay), and grandson, Kip H Barksdale, John M Barksdale (Katina M Barksdale), and grandchildren, Ellis A Barksdale, Finn P Barksdale, and Catherine M Barksdale.

       A memorial service will be held on February 1 at 2:00pm, at the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, with a celebration of life to immediately follow in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any shelter for the homeless, or to one of the funds inspired by Martha.

Thomas Eaton, 69

Mr. Thomas Frederick Eaton, age 69 of Kernersville passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

       Funeral services were, January 24, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.  Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 wasin Scenic Memorial Gardens.  

       Mr. Eaton was born June 12, 1950 in New Jersey to Henry J. and Regina K. Eaton.   Mr. Eaton served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1980. He loved airplanes, the beach, Bugs Bunny, Disney World, his cats; Stars and Stripes, his family and friends.  It seemed later in life his biggest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He was formerly employed by RF Micro Devices.

       In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife; Kathleen E. Yeashvich Eaton and his second wife: Cynthia Diane Eaton.

       He is survived by sisters; Mary Anne Eaton, Susan J Locker and husband John, nephews; Eric J. Sneath, Christopher T. Sneath and wife Laurie, niece; Megan A. Locker, great niece; Sianna J. Sneath, sister-in-law; Joan Beem and niece; Karolyn B. Turcotte and husband Andre and their children; Sebastian and Sydney, step-daughter; Crystal Keener and husband Bucky, step-son; Jody Barbour and wife Anita and grandchildren; Kris, Harley, John, Olive, Emily, Gus and Charlie.

       Flowers will be accepted.

Edward Brown, 44

Mr. Edward Kenneth "Kenny" Brown, 44, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.

       Kenny was born on March 27 1975 in Wilkes County to Kenneth Edward Brown and Shirley Louise Martin Brown.

       Kenny is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kimberly Dare Brown.

       Kenny is survived by his sisters, Dawn Stanley (Ronnie) of N.Wilkesboro, Donna Byers of Wilkesboro; nieces, Shana Dollar (Robert), Melissa McGinty all of North Wilkesboro; nephew, Michael Byers (Olyvia) of Wilkesboro and good close friend Vera Vickers of Hickory.  

       The family  conducted a memorial service  January 25, at Westwood Hills Nursing Facility.

Rev. Steve Smith will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandra VA, 22312 or a charity of the donor's choice.  

Condolences may be sent to:  www.adamsfunerals.com

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Brown Family.

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How winning the Final Four can change a college basketball program forever

After this weekend in Minneapolis, everything could be different for Virginia, Michigan State, Texas Tech or Auburn.

The 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis will feature three head coaches coaching in a national semifinal for the first time, two programs making their first appearance on the sport’s biggest stage, and one program looking to become the just the 10th member of college basketball’s three titles or more club.

The action on the final Saturday and Monday of the season always comes at us fast, and the immediate reaction is typically limited to what it all means for the players and the coaches directly involved in that moment. History reveals a larger, more intense reality. Every March, and every Final Four is loaded with one or two split seconds that have the ability to change the direction and the perception of an entire program forever.

Two years in particular exemplify this phenomenon better than any others.

1989

When the topic of the 1989 national championship game arises, the name that immediately pops into the heads of most college basketball fans is Rumeal Robinson. The sophomore guard’s two clutch free-throws with three seconds to play in overtime wound up being the difference in Michigan’s 90-89 win over Seton Hall, a victory which gave the Wolverines a national title that still stands alone as the only one in program history.

For a smaller contingent, a different name pops up when the ‘89 title game is mentioned and their brain’s synapses reflexively fire: John Clougherty. It was Clougherty who called the foul on Gerald Greene, sending Robinson to the line to make the free-throws that would change both programs forever. Thirty years later, the call remains an extremely sore subject for Seton Hall fans, Michigan-haters, and critics of officials alike.

With good reason ...

P.J. Carlesimo would spend three more seasons at Seton Hall before venturing out on an ill-fated career as a head coach in the NBA. He would go on to win three NBA championships as an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs, but 1989 would exist forever as the closest he ever came to winning a championship as a head coach. To his credit, Carlesimo has never openly criticized Clougherty’s call.

“Sure, I wish he hadn’t made the call, but the thing that everyone forgets is if he hadn’t made the call, they were going to get a shot,’’ Carlesimo said in 2014. “Rumeal would have dribbled himself into a jump shot or he would have passed it to Loy Vaught and Loy would have taken an elbow jump shot.

“That’s the way the game should have ended. You want it to end with somebody doing something good. I guess Michigan people would say, ‘Well, it did — with Rumeal making two free throws.’ But you’d prefer that it comes down to a shot — a guy makes or misses a shot — and that’s the way the game ends. But it didn’t.

“Do I think about it? Yeah. People bring it up.’’

Carlesimo isn’t the only notable name from that team who struggles to keep himself from playing the “what if” game when thinking about April 3, 1989.

“It was a life-changing call,” said Seton Hall backup guard Pookey Washington. “If you are a national champion, your life is different, the way you are perceived is different. We didn’t think about that at the time, but as I navigate through my real life, that’s a huge piece that altered everyone’s movement in the world. That’s how big that call was … and you can’t get that back.’’

Seton Hall hasn’t sniffed a national championship since 1989. Carlesimo led the Pirates to the Elite Eight in 1991, but they haven’t played in another regional final since. In the time since Carlesimo bolted for the NBA in 1994, Seton Hall has missed the NCAA tournament entirely a whopping 18 times. Despite some recent success under head coach Kevin Willard, the Pirates still haven’t been to the Sweet 16 since 2000, and have won just won game in the Big Dance since 2004.

How different might all that be if Clougherty had swallowed his whistle and Seton Hall, not Michigan, is known for the last three decades as a national championship-winning program?

“The big question is would P.J. Carlesimo have stayed if they’d won a national title,” said longtime college basketball writer Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press in Monmouth, N.J. “There’s no way to know for sure if he would have, but it certainly would have made a difference when you’re talking about the direction the program ended up going.

“Everybody around here has always looked at that team as a national championship team. That call was so egregiously bad. They had a parade for that Seton Hall team when they came back. They come back every few years for a reunion and they always roll out the red carpet for those guys.”

The monumental pendulum swing works both ways.

In the 30 years since their win over Seton Hall, Michigan has advanced all the way to the national championship game on four occasions, including a year ago. In all four of those games, the Wolverines have tasted defeat.

How different would the reputation of Michigan basketball be if the Wolverines had played in seven national title games (they were also national runners-up in 1965 and 1976) without cutting the nets a single time? It’s not hard to make the case that a single foul call is the only thing keeping John Beilein’s program from existing in the same plane the Buffalo Bills will be forever stuck in until they win a Super Bowl.

A championship changes everything, and everything is what’s on the line for Virginia, Texas Tech and Auburn this weekend in Minneapolis.

2000

The outlier in this year’s Final Four is Michigan State, one of just 15 programs in college basketball that has won multiple national championships. The Spartans head coach, Tom Izzo, is making his eighth appearance in the Final Four, the fifth-most of any head coach in the history of the sport.

That’s an impressive fact that might automatically be coming with an unimpressive addendum if not for a split second in 2000.

On March 9 of that year, in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament, Cincinnati star Kenyon Martin broke his right leg after incidental contact from a Saint Louis player forced him into an awkward fall.

Seconds before that incidental contact, Cincinnati was 28-2 and the undisputed No. 1 team in the country. Martin was college basketball’s unstoppable force, a player who even after the injury, swept every major national Player of the Year award. Seconds after that incidental contact, the entire landscape of the sport had shifted.

Martin’s injury occurred just three minutes into the game against Saint Louis, a team Cincinnati had beaten by 43 points only five days earlier. The Bearcats never recovered from the shock of Martin going down, and lost their postseason opener to the Bilikens by 10.

Cincinnati head coach Bob Huggins saw the writing on the wall almost immediately.

“My frustration is for (the players),” Huggins said following the loss to Saint Louis. “I think I’m going to be able to do this a lot longer and will have more good teams. This was their chance. I think in life you have very few chances to be special.”

Despite having a resume that should have clearly earned them a spot on the top line, Martin’s injury resulted in the NCAA tournament selection committee giving UC a No. 2 seed. Cincinnati was able to get past UNC-Wilmington in round one, but lost 69-61 to seventh-seeded Tulsa two days later. An unfitting end to what had seemed to be over the preceding months a dream season.

Huggins’ premonition about coaching good teams in the future wound up being accurate. He took Cincinnati to the Sweet 16 a year later, and would ultimately make his second Final Four with West Virginia in 2010. Cruelly, that run with the Mountaineers also ended with an injury to a star player, as All-American Da’Sean Butler tore his ACL during WVU’s national semifinal loss to eventual champion Duke.

Almost two decades after Huggins lamented the loss of something special for his players, Huggins appears to have realized how Martin’s injury has affected his own legacy. Unlike P.J. Carlesimo, Huggins has never shied away from speaking in absolute terms when playing the “what if” game.

“If we had had Kenyon, we would have won the national championship,” Huggins said flatly in 2016. It wasn’t the first or the last time he would make the proclamation.

That national championship would ultimately go to Izzo and Michigan State. Led by star point guard Mateen Cleaves, the Spartans rolled through the NCAA tournament on their way to the program’s second national title. In the Final Four, they were tasked with defeating 8th-seeded Wisconsin (53-41) and 5th-seeded Florida (89-76).

It’s staggering to think about how a college basketball world with one slight change — Martin is one foot more to the left for that moment on March 9, 2000 or his right leg just absorbs the incidental contact in a slightly different manner — can be so vastly altered.

Let’s say Martin remains the best player in the country for the rest of that month, Cincinnati remains the best team in the country for the rest of that month, and the Bearcats wind up winning their first national championship since 1962. Huggins isn’t just a coach with a big personality and 850+ career wins, he’s a coach with a big personality, 850+ career wins and at least one national championship. Maybe he’s never forced to step down at Cincinnati, maybe he’s already Hall of Fame, certainly he’s perceived differently. One awkward step.

And what about Izzo? In this world, he never earns the reputation of “Mr. March.” In fact, it’s quite the opposite. He’s coming to Minneapolis this weekend on a mission to forever shake the stigma of being known as “the best head coach to never win a national championship,” the guy who had been inches of the mountain top seven times before, but still had never been able to plant that flag. One awkward step.

The college basketball gods give, and the college basketball gods take away. History tells us that what they choose to give and what they choose to take away on Saturday and Monday will affect the programs involved for decades to come.

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L.A Clippers @ Dallas - Jason Kidd triple double 21/16/16 - 1996

L.A Clippers @ Dallas – Jason Kidd triple double 21/16/16 – 1996

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Clippers at Mavericks, 30 January 1996, regular season 1995-96, Jason Kidd triple double 21 pts 16 rebonds 16 assists, Jim Jackson 27 pts.

Roster Dallas : jason kidd, jim jackson, popeye jones, george mccloud, loren meyer, tony dumas, cherokee parks, terry davis, donald hodge.

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Updated May 15 with “Good Girls” renewed for Season 4 at NBC.Amid production shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, broadcast networks are faced with some very unprecedented problems while making their annual decisions about which TV series will return next season, which will come to an end and which new ones they’ll be ordering for inclusion on their Fall 2020 slates.Below is every scripted show that ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and The CW have renewed or canceled so far, along with those still awaiting their fates. We’ve also included the new comedies and dramas that have been picked up, along with their descriptions.You can read our pilot guide to see what projects may soon be ordered to series here.Check back throughout the coming weeks for updates.Also Read: Here's the Fall 2020 TV Schedule for Broadcast Networks - So FarNBC Renewed Series: “The Blacklist,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago P.D.” (entire “Chicago” franchise renewed for three more seasons each), “Good Girls,” “Law & Order: SVU” (renewed through Season 24), “New Amsterdam” (renewed for Seasons 3, 4 and 5), “Superstore,” “This Is Us” (renewed for Seasons 5 and 6)Canceled/Ending Series: “Blindspot,”  “The Good Place,” “The InBetween,” “Sunnyside” (effectively canceled and moved to digital platforms for the remainder of its first season), “Will & Grace”Series Awaiting Decisions:  “Bluff City Law” (ended after initial 10-episode run), “Council of Dads,” “Indebted,” “Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector,” “Manifest,” “Perfect Harmony,” “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”Newly Ordered Series: “The Kenan Show,” “Young Rock,” Untitled Tina Fey/Robert Carlock ComedyNEW COMEDIES:THE KENAN SHOW Writer(s): Jackie Clarke Producer(s): Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer Director: Chris Rock Studio: Universal Television, Broadway Video Logline: Kenan Thompson strives to be a super dad to his two adorable girls while simultaneously balancing his job and a father-in-law who “helps” in the most inappropriate ways. (Single camera) Cast: Kenan Thompson, Punam Patel, Dani Lockett, Dannah Lockett, Andy GarciaAlso Read: Fox Fall Schedule: '9-1-1' Moves to Midseason, 'L.A.'s Finest' Season 1 Comes Over From SpectrumYOUNG ROCK Writer(s): Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang Producer(s): Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz, Jennifer Carreras Studio: Universal Television, Seven Bucks Productions, Fierce Baby Productions Logline: Inspired by the formative years of Dwayne Johnson. (Single camera) Cast: Dwayne JohnsonUNTITLED TINA FEY/ROBERT CARLOCK COMEDY Writer(s): Tina Fey, Robert Carlock Producer(s): Jeff Richmond, David Miner, Eric Gurian Studio: Universal Television, 3 Arts Entertainment, Little Stranger Logline: A wealthy businessman runs for mayor of Los Angeles for all the wrong reasons. Once he wins he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his staff and connect with his teenage daughter, all while humanely controlling the coyote population. (Single camera) Cast: Ted Danson, Holly Hunter, Bobby MoynihanAlso Read: 'The Good Doctor' Renewed For Season 4 at ABCABC Renewed Series: “The Good Doctor,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Station 19”Canceled/Ending Series: “Fresh Off the Boat,” “How to Get Away With Murder,” “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Modern Family,” “Reef Break”Series Awaiting Decisions: “American Housewife,” “A Million Little Things,” “The Baker & The Beauty,” “black-ish,” “Bless This Mess,” “The Conners,” “Emergence,” “For Life,” “The Goldbergs,” “mixed-ish,” “The Rookie,” “Schooled,” “Single Parents,” “Stumptown”Series That Haven’t Premiered Yet:  “United We Fall”Newly Ordered Series: “The Big Sky”NEW DRAMAS:THE BIG SKY Writer(s): David E. Kelley Producer(s): Ross Fineman, C.J. Box Studio: A+E Studios, 20th Century Fox Television Logline: In this procedural thriller, private detective Cassie Dewell partners with ex-cop Jenny Hoyt on a search for two sisters who have been kidnapped by a truck driver on a remote highway in Montana. But when they discover that these are not the only girls who have disappeared in the area, they must race against the clock to stop the killer before another woman is taken. Cast: Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, Ryan Phillippe, John Carroll Lynch, Dedee PfeifferFoxFox Renewed Series: “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Lone Star,” “Bless the Harts,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Duncanville,” “Family Guy,” “The Simpsons”Canceled/Ending Series: “Almost Family,” “BH90210,” “Deputy,” “Empire”Series Awaiting Decisions: “Last Man Standing,” “Outmatched,” “Prodigal Son,” “The Resident”Series That Haven’t Premiered Yet: “Filthy Rich,” “Great North,” “neXt”Newly Ordered Series: “Call Me Kat,” “Housebroken”NEW COMEDIES:CALL ME KAT Writer(s): Darlene Hunt Producer(s): Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons, Todd Spiewak, Angie Stephenson, Miranda Hart, Eric Norsoph, Mackenzie Gabriel-Vaught Studio: Warner Bros. Television, Fox Entertainment, That’s Wonderful Productions, Sad Clown Productions and BBC Studios Logline: Kat (Mayim Bialik) is a 39-year-old woman who struggles every day against society and her mother to prove that you can NOT have everything you want — and still be happy. Which is why she spent her life savings to open a Cat Café in Louisville, Kentucky. (Multi camera) Cast: Mayim Bialik, Swoosie Kurtz, Kyla Pratt, Cheyenne Jackson, Leslie JordanHOUSEBROKEN Writer(s): Clea DuVall, Jennifer Crittenden, Gabrielle Allan Producer(s): Sharon Horgan, Clelia Mountford, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor Studio: Fox Entertainment, Kapital Entertainment, Bento Box Logline: Explores human dysfunction and neurosis through a group of neighborhood animals who live in the suburbs. (Animated) Cast: Lisa Kudrow, Clea DuVall, Sharon Horgan, Nat Faxon, Will Forte, Tony Hale, Jason Mantzoukas, Sam Richardson, Bresha Webb, Greta LeeCBS Renewed Series: “All Rise,” “Blood & Treasure,” “Blue Bloods,” “Bob Hearts Abishola,” “Bull,”  “Evil,” “FBI,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “MacGyver,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Mom,” “NCIS,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Neighborhood,” “SEAL Team,” “S.W.A.T.,” “Young Sheldon,” “The Unicorn”Canceled/Ending Series: “Broke,” “Carol’s Second Act,” “Criminal Minds,” “God Friended Me,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Madam Secretary,” “Man With a Plan,” “Tommy”Series Awaiting Decisions: N/ANewly Ordered Series: “B Positive,” “Clarice,” “The Equalizer”NEW COMEDIES:B POSITIVE Writer(s): Marco Pennette Producer(s): Chuck Lorre Director(s): James Burrows Studio: Warner Bros. Television, Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. Logline: The comedy is about a therapist and newly divorced dad who is faced with finding a kidney donor when he runs into a rough-around-the-edges woman from his past who volunteers her own. Together they form an unlikely bond and begin a journey that will change both of their lives. (Multi-camera) Cast: Thomas Middleditch, Annaleigh Ashford, Kether Donohue, Sara Rue, Kamryn KunodyNEW DRAMAS:CLARICE Writer(s): Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet Producer(s): Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers Studio: MGM Television, CBS Television Studios, Secret Hideout Logline: “Clarice” is a deep dive into the untold personal story of brilliant and vulnerable FBI Agent Clarice Starling as she returns to the field in 1993, six months after the events of “The Silence of the Lambs.” Cast: Rebecca Breeds, Kal Penn, Nick Sandow, Michael Cudlitz, Lucca De Oliveira, Devyn A. TylerTHE EQUALIZER Writer(s): Andrew Marlowe, Terri Miller Producer(s): Dana Owens (Queen Latifah), John Davis, John Fox , Debra Martin Chase, Richard Lindheim, Shakim Compere Director(s): Liz Friedlander Studio: Universal Television Studios, CBS Television Studios, Davis Entertainment, Martin Chase Productions, Flavor Unit Logline: A reimagining of the classic series starring Queen Latifah (“Chicago,” “Bessie”) as an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn. Cast: Queen Latifah, Chris Noth, Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon HayesThe CW Renewed Series: “All American,” “Batwoman,” “Black Lightning,” “Burden of Truth,” “Charmed,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Dynasty,” “The Flash,” “In the Dark” (Season 2 has yet to premiere, renewed through Season 3), “Legacies,” “Nancy Drew,” “The Outpost,” “Pandora,” “Riverdale,” “Roswell, New Mexico” (Season 2 has yet to premiere, renewed through Season 3), “Supergirl”Canceled/Ending Series: “The 100,” “Arrow,” “Supernatural”Series Awaiting Decisions: “Katy Keene”Newly Ordered Series: “Kung Fu,” “Republic of Sarah,” “Superman & Lois,” “Walker”NEW DRAMAS:KUNG FU Writer(s): Christina M. Kim Producer(s): Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter Director: Hanelle Culpepper Studio: Quinn’s House and Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television Logline: A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese-American woman to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to find her hometown overrun with crime and corruption, she uses her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice…all while searching for the assassin who killed her Shaolin mentor and is now targeting her. Cast: Olivia Liang, Kheng Hua Tan, Shannon Dang, Jon Prasida, Eddie Liu, Gavin Stenhouse, Gwendoline Yeo, Tzi MaREPUBLIC OF SARAH Writer(s): Jeffrey Paul King Producer(s): Marc Webb, Mark Martin, Jeff Grosvenor, Leo Pearlman Director: Kat Candler Studio: CBS Television Studios Logline: Faced with the destruction of her town at the hands of a greedy mining company, rebellious high school teacher Sarah Cooper utilizes an obscure cartographical loophole to declare independence. Now Sarah must lead a young group of misfits as they attempt to start their own country from scratch. Cast: Stella Baker, Nia Holloway, Luke Mitchell, Izabella Alvarez, Hope Lauren, Ian Duff, Forrest Goodluck, Landry Bender, Megan FollowsSUPERMAN & LOIS Writer(s): Todd Helbing Producer(s): Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns Studio: Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television Logline: Follows the world’s most famous Super Hero and comic books’ most famous journalist as they deal with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society. Based on the characters from DC created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cast: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Jordan Elsass, Alexander Garfin, Dylan Walsh, Emmanuelle ChriquiWALKER Writer(s): Anna Fricke Producer(s): Dan Lin, Lindsay Liberatore, Jared Padalecki Studio: CBS Television Studios, Rideback. Logline: A reimagining of the long-running series “Walker, Texas Ranger.” Centers on Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, who returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there’s harder work to be done at home. He’ll attempt to reconnect with his children, navigate clashes with his family, and find unexpected common ground with his new partner (one of the first women in Texas Rangers’ history), while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death. Cast: Jared Padalecki, Lindsey Morgan, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Jeff PierreRead original story Fall TV 2020: Every Broadcast Show Canceled, Renewed and Ordered – So Far (Updating) At TheWrap

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maya, ashley's friend, is the daughter of loy vaught, nba player. he was 13th pick in the first round and was top 10 in the whole league in the 90s. they got moneyyyy they sold their house for 2.5 mill

Oh shit

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Caroline Polachek - Ocean of Tears (Official Video) via https://youtu.be/g_VgkkURF_w // Official video for "Ocean of Tears" by Caroline Polachek. Listen & Download “Ocean of Tears” by Caroline Polachek out now: https://carolinepolachek.lnk.to/oceanoftears Amazon - https://carolinepolachek.lnk.to/oceanoftears/amazonmusic Apple Music - https://carolinepolachek.lnk.to/oceanoftears/applemusic iTunes - https://carolinepolachek.lnk.to/oceanoftears/itunes Spotify - https://carolinepolachek.lnk.to/oceanoftears/spotify YouTube Music - https://carolinepolachek.lnk.to/oceanoftears/youtubemusic Directed by Caroline Polachek and Matt Copson Produced by Willie McDowell / Mooj Productions In association with m ss ng p eces Cinematography: Cristina Dunlap Color: Kath Raisch at Company 3, NYC 1st AD: Ben Thorn Production Design: Liam Moore Hair: John Blaine Makeup: Kendell Cotta Styling: Caroline Polachek Styling Assistant: Marissa Baklayan Leadsperson: Craig Smith Art Assistants: Michael Zarowny, Grace Surnow, Shannon Pollack 1st AC: Rachel Fox 2nd AC: Kelly Mitchell Gaffer: Eli Just Best Boy Electric: Lois Weissman Grip: Nick Herman Best Boy Grip: Grant Vaught Production Coordinator: Shelly Badal PA: Rob Aquino Location: VOCAL, Los Angeles Edited by Caroline Polachek and Matt Copson Compositing and VFX: Eric Epstein Titles and additional effects :Timothy Luke With thanks to: Mookie Singerman, Mac Goodspeed, Pattie Sueoka, Elena Velez Follow Caroline Polacheck Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolineplz/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/carolineplz/ #CarolinePolachek #OceanofTears

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2000-2001 Dallas Mavericks Roster Autographed Basketball

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2000-2001 Dallas Mavericks Roster Autographed Basketball

Players Autographs: Courtney Alexander #8 Shawn Bradley #44 Mark Bryant #2 Gary Bruckner #21 Bill Curley #31 Hubert Davis #24 Christian Laettner #32 Eduardo Najera #14 Steve Nash #13 Dirk Nowitzki #41 Gary Trent #33 Loy Vaught #35 Wang Zhizhi #16

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Loy Vaught - Nike Air Wayup

[oakleyandallen]

“Ode to Loy”

“I’m not gonna let this determine who I am. All this losing, it doesn’t make me feel like I’m a loser. I know who I am, and what I stand for, and where I come from.”

We the jury of NBA revisionist history find the defendant, Loy Stephen Vaught, guilty on all counts of being a loser.

*Yes, that’s an actual mug shot. But this isn’t an indictment on Loy, the man. This is the retrial of Loy, the baller.*

Vaught’s high motor and blue-collar work ethic, forged by four years of winning collegiate basketball alongside Glen Rice, were thought to be fine additions to any NBA roster. He was a National Champion, groomed under the tutelage of the great Steve Fisher. A beast on the glass yet equipped with a smooth touch, Loy progressed his game every year as an undergrad, improving his averages across all stat categories, defining himself as a scrappy and imposing player on both sides of the ball.

Unfortunately, he was dead on arrival, just like those who preceded him, just like those who came after. Wolverine blue immediately turned into black and blue.

His last outing as an amateur - a rock-solid 19 point, 17 rebound performance – was marred by a brutal manhandling at the hands of Loyola Marymount in the second round of the 1990 NCAA tournament. Vaught and the Wolverines, the defending NCAA champions, lost by 34.

Loy went on to lose by 34+ points 8 more times in his career.

Perhaps Vaught’s selection as the 13th pick in the 1990 NBA Draft was more of a death sentence than a coming of age, or perhaps a sign of things to come. After all, on that fateful day, Vaught became a Clipper. And the Clippers…well, they suck.

Correlation does not imply causation is a phrase used in statistics to emphasize that a correlation between two variables does not necessarily imply that one causes the other. Translation: Being a Clipper doesn’t correlate with suckiness; and sucking doesn’t mean you’re a Clipper – though being called a Clipper - an insult in itself - may inherently imply that you probably do suck. Nevertheless, based upon further evidence, Loy Vaught was, in fact, appropriately speaking in his determination of self-worth. He was not a loser. And I agree.

In the retrial of Loy Vaught, I’ve found the defendant not guilty.

At his best, Vaught was a fringe all-star reserve type talent, helping the Clippers to 3 playoff runs in his 8 seasons with the team. He has a higher career Player Effectiveness Rating (15.4) than former 3-time all-star Buck Williams (15.3), Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman (14.6) and the namesake of this website, Charles Oakley (13.4). He was ferocious on the boards, recording double-doubles in 26.5% of his games, and was lauded for his mid-range game, specifically his baseline jumper.

“Vaught from his spot!” exclaimed long-time announcer for the Clippers Ralph Lawler. Heck, even Lawler could make a mid-range baseline jumper sound exciting.

To this day, he remains in the top ten in Clippers franchise history in points, rebounds, minutes played, field-goals made and steals, according to an article published on clipperholics.com.

All things considered, think David Lee lite.

*Per 36 minutes. From basketball-reference.com*

So what?

The point of this piece isn’t to glorify a seemingly average player. The point of this piece isn’t even to make a case for Loy for some kind of lifetime achievement award. To be honest, there is no point.

But if there is one takeaway I learned from writing this piece, it’s this: Nostalgia sparks conversation.

Loy Vaught is a player that I admired during my infant years as a basketball fan. Before I understood the concept of wins and losses, I knew players and how they played the game. Before I saw Michael Jordan take flight, I remember Loy Vaught hitting jumpers. I remember shooting around on my peewee sized basketball court, motoring up and down baseline to baseline, whispering to myself, “Vaught from his spot.”

It’s still the most lethal, most consistent shot in my arsenal.

No, Loy was not a winner, but he inspired me. I emulated him, more so than any other player during my formative years, dreaming to have Ralph Lawler coin a phrase for my game, too. Embarrassing as it may be, I can never forget him. Loy Vaught was and is not a loser in my eyes.

Which NBA player, past or present, famous or obscure, impacted your game on the court or off the court?

- @michaelbajet

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Loy Vaught — Los Angeles Clippers

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Kenner/Hasbro introduced these figures to the world in 1988 but had second thoughts on what they had done after realising the 4 inch figures that vaguely resembled the players, weren't actually popular in major toy stores. It took a decade for Kenner/Hasbro to lose the NBA licence, which Mattel eventually won. But by then, the damage had been done and the world was exposed to some pretty awful NBA merchandise. Still, if you want to buy any of these guys or the Jordan/Shaq's of the world, visit here: http://www.startinglineupfigures.com/SLU_Basketball.php

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Loy Vaught

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Loy VAught February 27th

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