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Sunday, March 25, 2007

Athlete of the Week


It is always hard to pick just one, and this week was tough, given Kobe's prodigious scoring streak, but here's to the agony-and-ecstasy of Lindsey Harding (left, above):

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a season of spectacular plays and awards, Lindsey Harding ended her Duke career on her back on the floor of the Greensboro Coliseum, tears of sadness flowing, hands covering her face and supportive teammates surrounding her Saturday afternoon.

The player that opposing Rutgers coach Vivian Stringer called "the best point guard in America, period" committed a turnover with 5.6 seconds left, made a spectacular steal to get the ball back and then missed two free throws with .1 seconds left in a 53-52 loss in the third round of the NCAA women's tournament


(photo: Ellen Ozier)



link: The Point Guard, recent backgrounder by NYT