What's that... McRoberts declares?

Intriguing news out of Durham, NC today. Duke star Forward Josh McRoberts, who just finished his sophomore season at Duke, declares himself Eligible for this summers NBA draft in June. You have to wonder if McRoberts was unhappy with Duke's season and he felt like it was time to move on or maybe he believes he can make it at the next level. Of course he has the size and skills, but the question always is, is he mature enough? After ending the season with his career high is points, 22, against the VCU Rams in a heart breaking lose in the first round of the NCAA Tourney, McRoberts is chasing his Dream. Good luck kid.

Sad story of the day is out of the baseball world. World Series Champs, the St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa is caught asleep at the wheel and gets charged with a DUI. After staying at a local Florida Jail for a few hours, he posted a $500 cash bond and he was on his way back to the Cardinals Spring facility. Not a good way to start off a season looking to defend their title.
More MLB news for the day, the Boston Red Sox have decided to place young ace Jonathan Papelbon back into the closer role after their current closer, Mike Timlin, hits the DL with a shoulder problem. After Papelbon's rookie season as a closer last year posting 35 saves, he has been practicing to join the main rotation for the Sox's... now that position will have to hold off for a while.

Agent Zero was at his old habits again last night hitting the game winning shot for the Wizards. But this time it wasn't a three ball from downtown, it was a driving effort past Sonics guard Earl Watson with a little kiss off the backboard as the buzzer sounded. Good win for the Wizards who are now in a dog fight with those Miami Heat for the Division title.
Showdown of the night comes out of Cleveland, with the Cavs taking on the team to beat Dallas Mavericks. This was the second time these two teams have met this month and many were hoping for a repeat performance from the previous game which was decided by three points down in Dallas, where Lebron James posted one of his best scoring outputs for the season, but came up a little short. This time around Dallas jumped out to an early lead, like they do just about every night, and left it up to their frustrating defense to bring how the victory. James struggled early couldn't get anything to fall and his late fourth quarter push, on his way to 31 points, didn't get the win as Dallas wins 98-90, improving their league best record to 56-11. Who will step up to the challenge this post season to try to spoil Dirk and the Mavs quest for the NBA Championship? Stay tuned.

The NCAA tournament kicks off the second weekend of action with the Sweet 16 as four of the eight games are played tonight and the other four tomorrow, and then we will be down to the Elite 8. Defending champs the Florida Gators are still alive and seeking back to back titles, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since the 91-92 season when Duke pulled off the Feat. I can't stand the excitement!
Enjoy the Games!