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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Memory Lane: 1996 Eagles
Memory Lane
1996 EMU Eagles
Memory Lane
Duke University is considered to have one of the top men's basketball programs in the Country, but the Eastern Michigan University Eagles gave the Blue Devils all they could handle in the first round of the 1996 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
The Eagles added to their successful season in 1995-1996 by claiming the MAC (Mid-American Conference) Regular Season Championship, and the MAC Tournament Championship. The Eagles entered the NCAA tournament with a #9 seed, and an overall record of 24-5.
The Duke Blue Devils drew the #8 seed with an at large bid, and an overall record of 18-12. The Blue Devils were coached by Mike Krzyzewski, and lead by #5 Jeff Capel. The Eastern Michigan University Eagles were lead by their talented trio of #11 Earl Boykins, #10 Brian Tolbert, and #3 Derrick Dial.
I remember where I was, and who I was with during the Eagles convincing 75-60 win over the Blue Devils. The Eagles ran into a buzzsaw in the second round, and lost to the #1 seeded University of Connecticut Huskies 95-81. The Huskies were lead by #34 Ray Allen, and #40 Travis Knight. I was shocked that Earl Boykins was not selected in the 1998 NBA (National Basketball Association) Draft. Boykins went on to play for several NBA teams including the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Derek Dial was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft. Brian Tolbert was undrafted, but played professionally overseas. Be sure to click on the link below for more information about the Eastern Michigan University athletic program.
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Game Notes
- The University of Kentucky Wildcats won the 1996 NCAA men's basketball Championship.
- Syracuse University lost to the University of Kentucky 76-67 in the 1996 Championship Game.
- Earl Boykins is listed at 5'5.
- Derrick Dial played basketball at Cass Tech High School, in Detroit.
- Bran Tolbert married former WNBA star Stacey Lovelace. Lovelace is from Detroit.
- Stacey Lovelace played basketball at St. Martin de Porres High School, in Detroit.
- St. Martin de Porres High School closed in 2005.
- Eastern Michigan University was placed in the Southeast Region in the 1996 bracket.
- Ben Braun was the Head Coach of the 1996 Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team.
- Rob Murphy is currently the Head Coach of the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team.
- Eastern Michigan University reached the "Sweet 16" in 1991.
- The Eastern Michigan University Eagles were known as the Hurons prior to the 1991 season.
- "Memory Lane: 1991 Lions" was posted on 1/9/2017.
- "Memory Lane: Whalers" was posted on 2/16/2017.
For more info about the Eastern Michigan University athletic program click on www.emueagles.com
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Saturday, August 30, 2014
Celtics '86' vs. Heat '13'
67-15 2. Boston Celtics '1985-1986' 66-16 3. Miami Heat '2012-2013'
Head Coach: K.C. Jones Head Coach: Eric Spoelstra
Starting Lineup Starting Lineup
PG Dennis Johnson PG Mario Chalmers
SG Danny Ainge SG Dwyane Wade
SF Larry Bird SF LeBron James
PF Kevin McHale PF Udonis Haslem
C Robert Parish C Chris Bosh
Bench Players Bench Players
C Bill Walton SG Ray Allen
PG Sam Vincent SF Shane Battier
C Greg Kite PF Rashard Lewis
SG Rick Carlisle PG Norris Cole
SG Scott Wedman C Chris "Bird Man" Anderson
PG Jerry Sichting SF James Jones
SF David Thirdkill C Joel Anthony
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:
- The Celtics '86' would have a big advantage over the Heat '13' in the frontcourt. Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish would both have a huge impact in a 7 game series.
- LeBron James vs. Larry Bird would be epic. Both players would score, and potentially cancel each other out.
- The Celtics '86' would struggle with the speed, and quickness of Dwyane Wade, and the rest of the Heat.
- The Heat '13' have a solid bench with players like Ray Allen, and Shane Battier. Rashard Lewis, Chris "Bird Man" Anderson, and Norris Cole would all be x-factors in a 7 game series.
- The Celtics were 15-3 during the 1986 NBA Playoffs! They won the 1986 NBA Championship!
- The Heat were 16-7 during the 2013 NBA Playoffs! They won the 2013 NBA Championship!
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection
Game 1 Miami 103 - Boston 100
Game 2 Boston 111 - Miami 104
Game 3 Boston 106 - Miami 98
Game 4 Miami 101 - Boston 99
Game 5 Boston 114 - Miami 97
Game 6 Boston 100 - Miami 93
The Boston Celtics '1985-1986' advance over the Miami Heat '2012-2013' in 6 games!
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
Heat '13' vs. Magic '95'
66-16 3. Miami Heat '2012-2013' 57-25 6. Orlando Magic '1994-1995'
Head Coach: Erik Spoelstra Head Coach: Brian Hill
Starting Lineup Starting Lineup
PG Mario Chalmers PG Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway
SG Dwyane Wade SG Nick Anderson
SF LeBron James SF Donald Royal
PF Udonis Haslem PF Horace Grant
C Chris Bosh C Shaquille O'neal
Bench Players Bench Players
SG Ray Allen SF Dennis Scott
SF Shane Battier PG Brian Shaw
PF Rashard Lewis C Tree Rollins
PG Norris Cole SG Anthony Bowie
C Chris "Bird Man" Anderson PF Jeff Turner
SF James Jones PF Anthony Avent
C Joel Anthony SG Brooks Thompson
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:
- Penny Hardaway, and Shaquille O'Neal would cause problems for the Heat!
- The Heat bench is much stronger then the Magic's bench!
- Dwyane Wade usually steps up in big games!
- Dennis Scott, and Brian Shaw would be x-factors for the Magic!
- The Magic were 11-10 during the 1995 NBA Playoffs! The Magic were swept in the NBA Finals by the Houston Rockets!
- The Heat were 16-7 during the 2013 NBA Playoffs! The Heat won the NBA Championship!
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection
Game 1 Orlando 98 - Miami 92
Game 2 Miami 108 - Orlando 90
Game 3 Orlando 105 - Miami 100
Game 4 Miami 101 - Orlando 93
Game 5 Miami 107 - Orlando 102
Game 6 Orlando 92 - Miami 88
Game 7 Miami 100 - Orlando 88
The Miami Heat '2012-2013' advance over the Orlando Magic '1994-1995' in 7 games!
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