The Hoops Scoop - September 13, 2011
The Hoops Scoop is a compilation of the day’s top local basketball news.
- Kenyon Martin and J.R. Smith are both being courted by Chinese Basketball Association clubs. Just days after Smith received a record offer, Martin has reportedly received even larger proposals.
- Irv Moss profiles another local hoops legend, Stan Albert, in his ongoing “Colorado Classics” column. Albert had a great two sport (football and basketball) career at Denver West before moving on to Colorado A&M, now Colorado State.
- Al Harrington is teaming up with other NBA players Jeremy Evans, Stephen Jackson and Tony Allen to compete in the Impact Basketball League in Las Vegas. The league will be about two weeks long, and there are numerous other teams with NBA talent on the floor.
- The Colorado State men’s basketball squad hosted three recruits this past weekend: Jordan Mason, Jermaine Morgan and Gavin Thurman. Checkout some highlights and what coach Tim Miles has to say about the prospects.
- Regis forward Katie Heckman has committed to play basketball at Duke. The 6-foot-4 Heckman, who sat out most of last season with a torn ACL, is a shot blocking machine. When healthy, she can dominate a game.
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