Jim Chones

There are no NBA champs now that the defending titlist Lakers were stunningly upset in the first round of the playoffs by Houston

For 11 seasons he has stood at the center of his own remarkable universe, unwavering in his consistency. The only time Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ever seemed to change was when he got better. And there was no mistaking it...

There've been some changes made in this division: new coaches at New York, Kentucky and Memphis; a new owner, general manager and board of directors at Kentucky and new stars for New York and Carolina. However, plus...

"I was so sure we would win the championship last year," admits one member of the Kentucky Colonels' front office, "that I had my ring size checked." His attitude was understandable: with a 68-16 regular-season...

JUMPERSSirs:It certainly is ironic that your article about Marquette (Get Da Shoodah, Said Faddah, Feb. 21) and its fabulous center, Jim Chones, should appear at the same time Chones decided to sign a pro contract...