Rip Hamilton is one of the greatest players in UConn history, a mid-range master who led the Huskies to their first national title before going on to win an NBA championship with the Pistons.
Our first installment of Husky Rewind by @HuskyPros
👉 READ: https://t.co/94K4PPmcSW
REPOST: In my first Husky Rewind piece with @StorrsCentral… I revisited Richard Hamilton’s basketball career from UConn legend to NBA champion.
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Rip Hamilton is one of the greatest players in UConn history, a mid-range master who led the Huskies to their first national title before going on to win an NBA championship with the Pistons.
Our first installment of Husky Rewind by @HuskyPros
👉 READ: https://t.co/94K4PPmcSW
The last time a former Husky played in a Conference Finals Game 7 was Ray Allen for the Miami Heat back on June 3rd, 2013.
Allen scored 10 points behind three 3’s in a 99-76 win over the Indiana Pacers.
How will Stephon Castle perform in tonight’s WCF Game 7?!
STEPHON CASTLE IS HEADED TO THE NBA FINALS!!!
The former Husky star against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the San Antonio Spurs’ 111-103 Western Conference Game 7 victory tonight:
16 PTS
7-15 FG
2-3 FT
6 REB
6 AST
1 STL
36 MIN
Stephon Castle now has 8 games with 15+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists in these Playoffs.
Of all rookies and sophomores in NBA history, only Larry Bird (9) Magic Johnson (10) have more 15/5/5 games in a single postseason.
Stephon Castle tonight in the Spurs 118-91 Game 6 Western Conference Finals win against the Oklahoma City Thunder:
17 PTS
5-10 FG
7-8 FT
5 REB
9 AST
32 MIN
GAME 7 IS SATURDAY NIGHT