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The ways of Chuck Hayes

Chuck Hayes is the kind of tough, scrappy guy Houstonians love to cheer. By most people’s standards the 26-year-old California native is a tall, brawny guy. But by standards he’s on the small side: 6-6 and 230 or so pounds. So he trains to be strong and fast, and he plays with heart and soul. The Rockets center — and father of a toddler — took time recently to talk about the value of grilled veggies, giving up sodas and the restorative power of a good nap.  Read article.

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On January 13, 2009, Jodie Meeks scored 54 points at Tennessee in a 90-72 victory for the most points in a single game by a Kentucky player. Meeks played 39 minutes and went 15-of-22 from the field, including 10-of-15 from behind the arc. He also didn't miss from the free-throw line, where he went 14-of-14.  He also hauled in eight rebounds and kicked out four assists.  The 54 points by Meeks was also the most points scored in an SEC game since Chris Jackson from LSU tallied 55 against Ole Miss in 1989.

 

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