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• With the Final Four on tap this weekend and the NBA playoffs around the corner, TSNs Jack Armstrong offers his five thoughts on Kentucky, Ronny Turiaf, Carlos Boozer, Jason Kidd and Earl Watson. Stevan Ridley Jersey . 1. KENTUCKY BEATING AN NBA TEAM: Unless the Wildcats are playing at Rupp Arena in front of 23,000 maniacs with three SEC officials, theyre not beating an NBA Team. Sorry, you give me any NBA team and give me three days to prepare them for Kentuckys personnel and we play NBA rules and well kick their butt. All this chatter is nonsense. I know that teams like Charlotte and Washington catch a lot of flack along with the Nets, Hornets, Raptors, etc., but these guys are pros and they compete on a nightly basis against the best in the world. Kentuckys not playing against or beating the best players in the world to build their hype. Are they a terrific team? Yes. Absolutely. I picked them right from the start to win it but the college game is different from the pros. 2. RONNY TURIAF (Heat): Good pickup. Has championship pedigree from his time with the Lakers. Hes got great toughness and energy and will be another good role player for them and give them solid minutes. Lots of times, it isnt the big sexy acquisition that gets you better but the subtle ones. The more he plays with the Heat, hell help strengthen their second unit and team grit; a good fit for the grind of the playoffs. 3. CARLOS BOOZER (Bulls): The injury to Derrick Rose has helped him become a little bigger piece of the puzzle in their offence. Ive always liked his game. Hes undersized but very crafty and efficient. Jerry Sloan did an awesome job with him in Utahs offence, getting him terrific high percentage shots. The Bulls have to continue to understand that this is a guy who has to have some of his shots manufactured for him but hell produce if you involve him and get him lots of good looks. The Bulls play very hard and defend but remember, everyone plays really hard in the playoffs so some (not all) of that gets negated so you better be really good offensively beyond your star (Rose) in getting your options #2-5 good shots. Their offence can be too predictable at times; create for Boozer and youll have a nice inside complement to keep defences honest. 4. JASON KIDD (Mavs): Watching him play Thursday night against the Heat and I was reflecting on his career. Hes a Hall of Famer. Great defender and competitor. Basketball IQ? Off the charts. Clutch scorer and improved as a perimeter shooter late in his career. Incredible QB whose leadership qualities are high-end. Makes his teammates better and holds them accountable to a higher standard. In the final year of his deal. Not sure what his future is but for me, hes been a complete joy to watch. A winner. 5. EARL WATSON (Jazz): Has been battling Jamaal Tinsley for minutes this year as the teams backup point guard. His minutes have been spotty at times. I respect this guys game, though. Watch him play; he is hard-nosed and competes. He runs the team and you know it. He gets teammates good shots and is more than willing to play within the system. His days might be starting to appear numbered but for my money, hes gotten a whole lot out of his game and had a good pro career and helped his respective teams. Too often players cant figure out their niche and grow up, understand and accept their roles. Hes done that well and hung in there. When youre a second unit guy in this league, its about that, figure out the system and make it work for you. Patriots Aaron Dobson Jersey Limited . -- Kevin Faulk is retiring after 13 seasons with the New England Patriots. Deion Branch Patriots Jersey . -- Ty Rattie made a splash in his return from injury Sunday night. http://www.patriotsofficialteamstore.com/michael-jenkins-jersey/ . St. Paul Saints right-fielder Jose Hernandez scored a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning off reliever Craig James, as the Goldeyes fell 7-6 to the Saints Monday night at Midway Stadium in front of 2,525 fans. Kyle Arrington Patriots Jersey . Victor Bartley and Kevin Henderson also scored for Milwaukee (12-11-3), while Jeremy Smith stopped 28 shots for the win. Antoine Corbin, Gabriel Dumont and Jarred Tinordi replied for Hamilton (10-12-2). Visanthe Shiancoe Jersey . Although Canada boasts a healthy roster comprised of its top players and the South Africans have been depleted by injury, the home favourite isnt taking anything for granted with a spot in the World Group at stake starting Friday.Former Calgary Stampeders running back Joffrey Reynolds was charged with one count each of break and enter and assault causing bodily harm on Saturday and multiple reports say he was released on bail Sunday. None of the allegations have been proven in court. "Its inappropriate for the club to comment or make anything in that regard," Stampeders President and COO Lyle Bauer told reporters on Monday. "Were very limited in our knowledge of the details and its in the hands of the law. At this point in time Joffrey is a former Stampeder - it is in the hands of the law and thats where well leave it right now.&quuot; Reynolds, who joined the Stampeders in 2004, helped lead the team to a Grey Cup in 2008 and is Calgarys all-time leading rusher with 9,213 yards. Daniel Fells Jersey. The 32-year-old rushed for over 1,000 yards in six straight seasons, was a six-time CFL West Division all-star and also four-time CFL all-star. "Its a very sensitive issue," said Stampeders head coach John Hufnagel regarding the news on Reynolds. "Its in the hands of the law and any further comment by me would be inappropriate at this time." Reynolds was released by the team in January after being replaced last season by Jon Cornish. ' ' '

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