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Found February 08, 2012 on Washington Post:
PLAYERS: John Wall,  Hamady Ndiaye
TEAMS: Washington Wizards,  New York Knicks

The Wizards have seven players in their first or second NBA seasons on the 14-man roster, following the recent release of second-year big man Hamady Ndiaye. They will likely have three players in their first or second year in the starting lineup tonight against the New York Knicks. But only one of those players – John Wall – was recognized by NBA assistant coaches to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend. Read full article >>
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