http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/players/thurl_bailey/127093 Recent articles about Thurl Bailey en-us I was still in my mother's womb when N.C. State shocked Houston in the 1983 NCAA championship game. But I know all about it. I've seen Lorenzo Charles' putback dunk so many times I feel like I was there. That image of coach Jim Valvano running around looking for someone to hug matters to me on an intellectual level. I understand it was important in the same way I understand why Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video was important or why Poison was popular. I get it, I just don't feel it. Culturally, we have come to accept this as one of the great upsets in sports history, and I accept that even though it doesn't make much sense to me. I understand on an intellectual level that Akeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and the rest of those Phi Slama Jama guys were considered unbeatable (even though they had been beaten). And I understand, intellectually, that N.C. State was considered hopelessly overmatched (even though it went 26-10 and was ranked 14th in the coaches poll). In the 30 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:24:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/30_years_since_shocking_ncaa_title_game_finish/13317214 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/30_years_since_shocking_ncaa_title_game_finish/13317214 30 years since shocking NCAA title game finish http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/30_years_since_shocking_ncaa_title_game_finish/13317214 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Lorenzo Brown's jersey No. 2 may never get hoisted alongside those of David Thompson, Tommy Burleson, Thurl Bailey and Dereck Whittenburg (among others) in the PNC Center rafters, but Brown has played an important role in N.C. State basketball. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/web_run_brown_helped_revitalize_nc_state/13262977 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/web_run_brown_helped_revitalize_nc_state/13262977 Web Run: Brown helped revitalize NC State http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/web_run_brown_helped_revitalize_nc_state/13262977 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sunday night, ESPN aired their latest 30 for 30 film: Survive and Advance. It is the story of the Cinderella 1983 North Carolina State basketball team’s journey to a national championship. It is also a celebration of head coach Jim Valvano’s triumphant life as well. Monday morning on ESPN Chicago, radio host Marc Silverman said it best: “I’m just not sure how it took so long for a 30 for 30 to be made about Jimmy V.” Most of us already knew just how magnificent the story of NC State and Valvano is. All that was left was for the story telling to be executed as well as it deserved to be. Luckily for everyone, Hock Films did a phenomenal job. The film is drawing great praise pretty much everywhere you look: LA Times Review AV Club Review The Wolfpacker Review Hock Films took a unique approach to the documentary. It could have been hit or miss, but it worked out perfectly. The first shots were of star big man Lorenzo Charles’ funeral. Charles died in a car accident in 2011. One year... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:58:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/review_of_new_30_for_30_doc_survive_and_advance/13176769 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/review_of_new_30_for_30_doc_survive_and_advance/13176769 Review of New 30 for 30 Doc Survive and Advance http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/review_of_new_30_for_30_doc_survive_and_advance/13176769 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png What if I told you that ESPN's 30 for 30 is in the upper echelon of television series? It's true. ESPN's 30 for 30 series has been good since it started, but Sunday's "Survive and Advance" documentary on the 1983 North Carolina State NCAA Championship team elevated the documentaries to new heights. Directed by Jonathan Hock and produced by NC State player Derek Whittenburg, the documentary chronicled the miracle NC State team that entered the ACC Tournament with 10 losses and needed to beat Wake Forest, North Carolina and Virginia to get to the NCAA Tournament and did. The team continued its magical run to the Final Four where it beat Georgia to advance to the National Championship Game against a formidable Houston team featuring future NBA All-Stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, which it also upset to win the title. There were interviews with several members of the team including Thurl Bailey, Whittenburg, Terry Gannon (who is now a broadcas... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:08:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/30_for_30s_survive_advance_elevates_espns_documentary_series/13172332 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/30_for_30s_survive_advance_elevates_espns_documentary_series/13172332 30 for 30's "Survive & Advance" elevates ESPN's documentary series http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/30_for_30s_survive_advance_elevates_espns_documentary_series/13172332 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png RALEIGH, NC -- N.C. State wants to wake up the echoes of its basketball program much like a certain Midwestern football power croons about on the gridiron. The Wolfpack's basketball history doesn't rival Notre Dame's football tradition, but it's pretty darn good. But it's also been forgotten about outside of Tobacco Road for the most part. That may change this coming basketball season, as the Wolfpack has a chance to do something special and wake up the ghosts of Bobby Speight, Vic Molodet, David Thompson and Thurl Bailey. Such a prospect hasn't been very realistic around here in some time, which is why second-year head coach Mark Gottfried is trying to temper expectations. But the reality is the media that covers ACC basketball, some of whom were on the scene when NCSU won national championships in 1974 and 1983, likely are going to tab the Wolfpack as the ACC's favorite next week in Charlotte when the conference holds its annual media day. Not North Carolina and not Duke. N.C. St Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:33:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/is_it_finally_nc_states_turn/11911315 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/is_it_finally_nc_states_turn/11911315 Is it finally NC State's turn? http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/is_it_finally_nc_states_turn/11911315 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png at Boston Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Sunday, October 7, 2012 12:00 PM ET TV: NBA-TV, CSNNE Radio: WEEI Pregame on CSNNE at 11:30 Mediolanum Forum (Milan, Italy) The Celtics complete their 2012 World Tour with a stop in Milan to face EA7 Emporio Armani Milano. EA7s the most titled basketball team in Italy, having won 25 Italian Championships, 3 European Championships, 4 Italian National Cups, and 1 Intercontinental Cup. Their last championship was in 1996. Several NBA players have been a part of this franchise including Bill Bradley, Antoine Carr, Mike D'Antoni, Joe Barry Carroll, Bob McAdoo, Antonio Davis, Darryl Dawkins,Rolando Blackman, Thurl Bailey, Beno Udrih, and others. After arriving at their hotels around 5am on Saturday after their game in Istanbul, Doc gave the players their first day off since camp started. After a day to rest their achy muscles and to catch up on some rest, the players should be ready to take on another challen... Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:56:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/celtics_finish_euro_tour_with_game_in_milan/11900449 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/celtics_finish_euro_tour_with_game_in_milan/11900449 Celtics Finish Euro Tour with game in Milan http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/celtics_finish_euro_tour_with_game_in_milan/11900449 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png at Boston Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Sunday, October 7, 2012 12:00 PM ET TV: NBA-TV, CSNNE Radio: WEEI Pregame on CSNNE at 11:30 Mediolanum Forum (Milan, Italy) The Celtics complete their 2012 World Tour with a stop in Milan to face EA7 Emporio Armani Milano. EA7s the most titled basketball team in Italy, having won 25 Italian Championships, 3 European Championships, 4 Italian National Cups, and 1 Intercontinental Cup. Their last championship was in 1996. Several NBA players have been a part of this franchise including Bill Bradley, Antoine Carr, Mike D'Antoni, Joe Barry Carroll, Bob McAdoo, Antonio Davis, Darryl Dawkins,Rolando Blackman, Thurl Bailey, Beno Udrih, and others. After arriving at their hotels around 5am on Saturday after their game in Istanbul, Doc gave the players their first day off since camp started. After a day to rest their achy muscles and to catch up on some rest, the players should be ready to take on another challe... Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:08:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/preview_celtics_at_ea7_emporio_armani_milano_107/11900158 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/preview_celtics_at_ea7_emporio_armani_milano_107/11900158 Preview: Celtics at EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 10/7 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/preview_celtics_at_ea7_emporio_armani_milano_107/11900158 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Just when you thought that you had seen it all, former Utah Jazz legend Thurl Bailey sung "My Favorite Things" with some very special friends.Below is the glorious video of the performance posted on YouTube and features most of Thurl singing the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic hit: (Courtesy of The Basketball Jones) Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:50:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/thurl_bailey_and_friends_sing_my_favorite_things_video/11629828 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/thurl_bailey_and_friends_sing_my_favorite_things_video/11629828 Thurl Bailey and friends sing "My Favorite Things" (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/thurl_bailey_and_friends_sing_my_favorite_things_video/11629828 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Four years ago today, Thurl Bailey delivered the Invocation at the Republican National Convention. The former NC State star has dedicated his life to public service since his retirement from professional basketball.  His awards are numerous including NBA's Kennedy Community Award, the Utah Association for Gifted Children's Community Service Award, Sigma Gamma Chi fraternity's Exemplary Manhood Award, and the Great Salt Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of America's American Champion Award. He has six children, and is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The convention was held in Minnesota, where Bailey has ties due to his three years with the Timberwolves. Two years ago today Richie Farmer announced that he was running for Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. Farmer, who's jersey is retired at the University of Kentucky, had been the Commissioner of Agriculture in Kentucky for two terms. His run for a bigger office was der... Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:50:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_ballers_almanac_september_1_2012/11605039 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_ballers_almanac_september_1_2012/11605039 the Baller's Almanac: September 1, 2012 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_ballers_almanac_september_1_2012/11605039 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Four years ago today, Thurl Bailey delivered the Invocation at the Republican National Convention. The former NC State star has dedicated his life to public service since his retirement from professional basketball. His awards are numerous including NBA's Kennedy Community Award, the Utah Association for Gifted Children's Community Service Award, Sigma Gamma Chi fraternity's Exemplary Manhood Award, and the Great Salt Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of America's American Champion Award. He has six children, and is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The convention was held in Minnesota, where Bailey has ties due to his three years with the Timberwolves. Two years ago today Richie Farmer announced that he was running for Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. Farmer, who's jersey is retired at the University of Kentucky, had been the Commissioner of Agriculture in Kentucky for two terms. His run for a bigger office was derailed by m... Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:50:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_ballers_almanac_september_1_2012/11605711 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_ballers_almanac_september_1_2012/11605711 the Baller's Almanac: September 1, 2012 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_ballers_almanac_september_1_2012/11605711 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Don't expect Mark Gottfried to fervently run around looking for someone to hug the next time something spectacular happens to the N.C. State basketball program. Been there and done that, sort of. The Wolfpack's virally-popular hugging session upon learning about its inclusion in this year's NCAA Tournament was enough for the 47-year-old coach. He hurt his lower back when 6-foot-9, 231-pound junior DeShawn Painter corralled and hoisted the first-year NCSU head man into the air in celebration. If N.C. State strikes gold again, like it did in capturing the 1983 NCAA title, prompting the late Jim Valvano's famous search for someone to embrace that still remains one of the tournaments greatest moments, Gottfried's reaction will find a place in Wolfpack lore. Even if he just stands there smiling. But this time the story that marks the moment in time will be more about the achievement, or that should be achievements plural and re-connecting N.C. State with its terrific but largely forgott Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:17:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nc_state_rekindling_an_old_flame/10369996 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nc_state_rekindling_an_old_flame/10369996 N.C. State rekindling an old flame http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/nc_state_rekindling_an_old_flame/10369996 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png For the generation of basketball fans that have nothing in their memory banks recalling the days that Chris Corchiani and Tom Gugliotta wore the red and white from N.C. State, they were good. They were damn good. They were also part of an eras end, when Jim Valvano was asked to step down amidst a scandal that to this day has no consensus, and represent what some of us along Tobacco Road have dutifully tried to remind folks over the last decade-plus: that N.C. State basketball was once relevant not just regionally, but nationally. So seeing both men get tossed out of the RBC Center during the Wolfpacks loss to Florida State on Saturday engendered embarrassment for the two, but also brought back the memories. Instead of getting tangled up in the web of referee Karl Hess, the ACC, and the unsubstantiated emotion by N.C. State fans that the world is out to get them, the choice here is to recall what made Corch and Googs so special. Corchiani was unconventional for his position even then. Maybe 6 feet wearin Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:31:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/corchiani_and_gugliottas_ejection_brings_back_memories/10018471 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/corchiani_and_gugliottas_ejection_brings_back_memories/10018471 Corchiani and Gugliotta's ejection brings back memories http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/corchiani_and_gugliottas_ejection_brings_back_memories/10018471 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png COMPILED BY DARNELL MAYBERRYA look at five of the best sixth men in NBA history who never won the award.Michael Cooper: A key reserve in helping the L.A. Lakers win five championships from 1980-88, Cooper averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals while starting only 94 of 873 career games.Vinnie Johnson: Known as the “Microwave” for his ability to heat up in a hurry and score points in bunches, Johnson helped his Detroit teams reach at least the conference finals in five straight years, including three straight Finals appearances (two wins) from 1988-90.Read more on NewsOK.com Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:58:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/best_sixth_men_who_never_won_sixth_man_award_include_dan_majerle_thurl_bailey/9371978 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/best_sixth_men_who_never_won_sixth_man_award_include_dan_majerle_thurl_bailey/9371978 Best sixth men who never won Sixth Man Award include Dan Majerle, Thurl Bailey http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/best_sixth_men_who_never_won_sixth_man_award_include_dan_majerle_thurl_bailey/9371978 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With fewer than three weeks until the start of the NBA’s 41st season, we’re previewing all 25 teams. Whatchu say? Twenty-five teams? Yup. We’re looking at every franchise in addition to shining a light on the new Eastern Conference expansion Charlotte Hornets and Western Conference expansion Miami Heat. And if Charlotte’s more East than Miami, I’ll apparently be previewing the new United States map. From now until the start of the season, we’re bringing you the 1988 Fantasy Team Previews, which will focus on each team in order to paint a clearer fantasy picture. Razzball‘s got all the ins-and-outs of the season covered. Who’s new to each team, who’s old (Kareem!), and how are you possibly going to compete with whoever takes Jordan with the first pick of your draft? Unless the first pick in your draft belongs to you, in which case, turn off your IBM PS/2, kick up your feet and put your fantasy roster on cruise control. Next up – The Utah Jazz (history makers!). Gained – Jose Ortiz, E... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:30:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/lockout_special_1988_fantasy_basketball_team_previews_utah_jazz/7492033 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/lockout_special_1988_fantasy_basketball_team_previews_utah_jazz/7492033 Lockout Special: 1988 Fantasy Basketball Team Previews, Utah Jazz http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/lockout_special_1988_fantasy_basketball_team_previews_utah_jazz/7492033 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Utah Jazz have completed their coaching staff by hiring Sidney Lowe. Lowe spent the past five seasons as head coach at his alma mater, North Carolina State. He also was a teammate of Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin when they played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1989-90. As a player, Lowe was a second-round pick of the Chicago Bulls. He appeared in 193 regular-season games over four NBA seasons with five different teams: Indiana, Detroit, Atlanta, Charlotte and Minnesota. While at N.C. State, Lowe teamed with former Jazz player Thurl Bailey to lead the Wolfpack to the 1983 national championship. He joins Scott Layden and Jeff Hornacek on the bench under Corbin, who took over late last season after Jerry Sloan's abrupt retirement. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:43:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jazz_complete_coaching_staff_hire_lowe/7251808 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jazz_complete_coaching_staff_hire_lowe/7251808 Jazz complete coaching staff, hire Lowe http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/jazz_complete_coaching_staff_hire_lowe/7251808 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png