The Hoops Scoop - August 31, 2011
The Hoops Scoop is a compilation of the day’s top local basketball news.
- The Denver Post's Chris Dempsey takes a look at the Nuggets roster after a crazy summer. With Wilson Chandler's departure for the far east, the Nuggets are suddenly in limbo when it comes to filling out their team for next season.
- The Air Force Academy men's hoops squad has released their schedule for the 2011-2012 season. Some of the highlights include home contests against CU and San Diego State and a trip to take on Gonzaga in Spokane.
- Dave Krieger had a nice piece this morning about Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri and his recent trip to Africa. Ujiri, who co-directs the Basketball Without Borders camp, sees a lot of untapped potential on the continent.
- Yesterday, the Denver Post took a look at one of the old Nuggets greats. Roland "Fatty" Taylor was a leader on the Nuggets as they transitioned from the ABA into the NBA.
- The University of Denver has named seniors Rob Lewis and Brian Stafford as captains for the men's team for the upcoming season.
- Looking to get your Nuggets fix? NBATV will be airing a broadcast of the Nuggets vs. Spurs playoff series from 1985. The game will air tonight, August 31st, at 6:00 pm MST and again at 12:00 am MST.
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