The history of Florida players taken in the NBA draft is filled with recent first-round draft picks and some legends of eras past.
But for Gator basketball, the NBA draft has never been as fruitful as the one expected Thursday night.
Florida has never had more than two players taken in the same draft. On Thursday, three could potentially get picked among the first 10 selections.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Organizers of a campaign to get an Elvis Presley specialty license plate may be rallying for the King, but they're taking a cue from the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends."
Elvis Presley Enterprises and the Regional Medical Center at Memphis will launch a media blitz to attract the 1,000 purchasers they need for the state to begin production of the Elvis plate.
Proceeds from sales of the plate would benefit the medical center's Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center.
* Mike Conley Jr., Ohio State, 6-1, 180: While Greg Oden received much of the attention for the Buckeyes' march to the NCAA championship game, Conley played a key role as the team leader on offense. He has exceptional quickness and the ability to break down a defense to get into the lane. He also is an excellent on-the-ball defender.
* Acie Law, Texas A&M, 6-3, 195: The four-year starter is perhaps the most NBA-ready player at the position. He is an excellent floor leader and clutch performer, has a good outside shot and is a good penetrator who can finish with both hands at the basket.
* Javaris Crittenton, Georgia Tech, 6-5, 198: An excellent defender with a lightning-quick first step. A good passer and makes excellent decisions. He also is a quick-handed defender who averaged better than two steals in his only college season and has the size to defend multiple positions.
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