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Naismith: Show some K-Love

This has undoubtedly been covered on BN before today (no time for research), but I just got a call from a relative that reminded me to pass on an important PR point: For those familiar with text messages and how to fire one off from a mobile phone, let's throw all the Bruin weight we can behind K-Love with plenty of fan votes for his Naismith Trophy run.

Just text the word "VOTE" to 87654 then follow the reply-prompts from there.

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For those unfamilar with the Naismith Award, it is considered one of one of the most prestigious trophies in college and high school basketball.

The most prestigious trophy in college and high school basketball, the Naismith was first awarded to the men's college basketball player of the year in 1969 (Lew Alcindor, UCLA). (emphasis mine)

I just watched Greg Gumbel's (CBS) coverage on the awards and our boy Love's competition is indeed formidable.

ESPN reports on the other 2008 Naismith finalists, which include:

First-year players Michael Beasley of Kansas State and Kevin Love of UCLA were named finalists for the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Award on Sunday. They were joined by juniors Chris Douglas-Roberts of Memphis and Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina.

Obviously, this would be huge win for everyone in Westwood because, as the Naismith people put it:

Only one freshman has ever won the Naismith Trophy (Kevin Durant, Texas, 2007).

And on that point, for what it's worth (a lot heading into the regional finals, if you ask me), Kevin Love is the only remaining freshman finalist whose team is STILL IN THE TITLE HUNT, a tribute not only to Love and the UCLA Bruins, but also to the superior basketball philosopy now in place under Ben Howland, the best college basketball coach in America.

GO BRUIN BLUE.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of BruinsNation's (BN) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of BN's editors.

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Durant the talent, Love the Man
Love is so fundamentally sound it is unbelievable.  I would take Kevin any day over any one playing (or having played the game) except Kareem, Magic and Walton.  Yes over Jordan.  We are lucky and blessed, could have used him a year or two ago.

by bruinblue85 on Mar 29, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Right, and He'll Stay.
I feels it in me bones. There's a running bet in my circle that Love either will or won't go draft. Barring first round interest (and maybe not even then), I feel like Kevin knows he has a job do to. He could carve his name into Bruin with a banners #12 & 13.
GO BRUIN BLUE.

by theREAL_LOGAN5 on Mar 30, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

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