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Oklahoma AD lied about Texas interest in women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale. Nice job.

Seattle definitely had the easiest job in the NBA draft, just pick either Kevin Durant or Greg Oden, whoever is available. But then they go off and do some craziness and trade Ray Allen to the Boston Celtics for Jeff Green (#5 pick), Delonte West, and Wally “My Foot Hurts” Szczerbiak.

So now they have 3 players who play almost exactly the same position, Kevin Durant, Rashard Lewis, and Jeff Green. I know this seems like the big trend in the NBA, having a bunch of 6’9ish swing-men, but trading one of the best pure shooters in the league for players you have no need for just doesn’t make sense to me.

And is just me or should you be able to get a little more for someone like Ray Allen? I would think some other team in the league could have offered up a better deal.

Cedric Dockery and UT offensive line looking to bounce back. OL play really fell after Dockery went down against OU.

Bill Simmons matches up Kevin Durant and Greg Oden. Advantage: Durant.

I was just thinking the other day, with the NBA Draft coming up on Thursday I figured I would be seeing more Kevin Durant commercials. Thankfully EA Sports has granted my wish. Starting today, [tag]Kevin Durant[/tag] (along with Gilbert Arenas) will be featured in 3 different commercials for EA Sports’ upcoming NBA Live ’08 video game.

The first commercial will feature Arena giving Durant dunk tips when Durant clanks one off the rim. “No, no, no! Who’s teaching you this stuff? Left stick, right stick, towards the basket, then the square button when you get close. Wait on the square!”

Here is the second commercial:

And the third commercial will feature Durant stealing the ball from Arenas and going up for an uncontested lay-up. When Arenas tells Durant he hasn’t taught him that yet, Durant replies, “I have my own go-to moves now.”

Can’t wait to see the others.

Texas junior Leo Manzano finishes second in 1500 at U.S. track championships. Less than a second behind Alan Webb.

I won’t mention his name and give him what he wants, but how can you call Vince Young overrated? (via)

Nathan Vasher signs a 5-year contract extension with Bears keeping him in Chicago through 2012.

Kevin Durant nominated for ESPYs for best college male athlete and breakthrough athlete.

Arkansas State may be in for a name change by August. If they can’t be the Indians, may I suggest The Arky St. Cupcakes?