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FeedWe saw this a few days ago and sort of brushed it off—couldn't be, right?
But it's true: Former Missouri State sharpshooter Blake Ahearn (whom we interviewed back in December 2006) is a member of the Miami Heat, signed to a 10-day contract with the injury-riddled team. Here's the proof. He's the first Missouri State/SMS player to hit the NBA (that we know of, but we don't follow the Association like we once did) since Winston Garland in the late '80s and early '90s. Blake played 13 minutes against the New York Knicks last night, and he's two-for-two on free throws.
Way to go, Blake! You just need to tell your team's website guys that the name of your college changed, like, three years ago (screen grab from miamiheat.com).
Matt Lemmon, editor
Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2008 | Permalink
Reader Comments:
Reason 1A and 1B why it was right to fire Barry Hinson. The fact that he couldn't do anything with a player who is now in the NBA.
'Nuff said.