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Show /port/ A8 MONDAY* JUNE 26 •2006 Deal for Ben Webster Sports Writer PARKWAY CROSSING The Utah Jazz own pick 14 in the first round of this year's NBA draft and they know they want and need shooting, athleticism and size on June 28. The Jazz were a couple of games away from making the playoffs fast year and a good shooter could help them do some damage next year. The bad news for the Jazz when the lottery was announced was that they didn't beat the odds raid move up to one of the first three spots. The good news is that there isn't a definite number one guy in this draft. FoxSports.com states, "There hasn't been a year like this in a long time, where there is no real consensus number one.11 There may not be that superstar in this draft but there are plenty of solid players. It is no secret that the Jazz are looking at Duke's JJ. Redick. The shooting guard from the ACC faced some of the toughest competition and rose to the occasion many times. NBA TV analyst Frank Isola said on NBA TV, "The one thing you don't have to worry about with Redick is his competition. The guy competes every time." Redick was a lock to go before the Jazz draft but then he was arrested for drinking and driving. That arrest could be what forces Redick to slide down to the Jazz but not likely. If the Jazz don't land Redick here are some other guys that might be suiting up in a Jazz uniform next year: Quincy Douby, a 6-foot3 shooting guard out of Rutgers. The little heard of guard could be a possible three-point threat that could boost Utah's outside game. Randy Foye, the 6-foot-3 shooting guard that helped Villanova go deep into the NCAA tournament. Foye loves to have the ball and has good skills one-on-one to go along with good mental toughness. Rodney Carney, a forward from Memphis. At 6foot-7 and with athleticism he -would help the Jazz to be able to guard some of the better perimeter players in the league. Ronnie Brewer, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard from Arkansas. An active defender other than Andrei Kirelinko would give the Jazz something they haven't had in a long time. The Draft can boost mediocre teams into good teams. Whatever the Jazz do, they need get someone who stays and contributes in Utah. The past three drafts for the Jazz haven't helped them with only one first rounder still with Utah. Join the 1000+ Golf tournament students already living at Parkway Crossing & pay only $99/shared or $149/private! From Golf-A7 sponsors have helped to pay for all the expenses. To go along with the golf tournament, there will be a lunch, live and silent auctions following the day's golf action, as well as hole prizes and giveaways. Items that will be auctioned include: Harley Davidson motorcycles, vacation packages, airline tickets, landscaping packages and more. UVSC students, employees and alumni have volunteered to help out at the tournament. "It takes a lot of people to make this thing work and we couldn't do it with out them," Aliphin said. "We have had great support from volunteers, the community and sponsors." The tournament has grown over the years and the location has changed, but the focus is still the same. Local golfers have a chance to compete and to enjoy a day at the course. "What better way to spend a day then being out there golfing?" said Aliphin. All proceeds from the tournament continue to benefit UVSC students through scholarships and alumni services. LOCATED DIRECTLY WEST OF UVSC, ACROSS 1-15. parKwaycrossing.com Owls 801.431.0000 1270 W. mOS.Orem win FromOWLZ-A7 who went 4-6 with two triples, a double and three RBI's was player of the game. That the hitting was contagious" said Coach Tom Kotchman. That it was; in the seventh the owls scored twelve runs with seven play- i ers batting twice. Though early in the season the first five batters are batting over 500. Orem with the home opener win of 16- 2 is now 2-1 and looking for another championship team with a new roster. |