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1. woub.org › 2013/04/22 › father-sons-nick-and-nateLike Father, Like Sons: Nick And Nate Squires Follow In Their ...

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   Apr 22, 2013 · The Squires encountered several times on recruiting visits examples of twins succeeding together at the collegiate level. On their visit to Xavier, they talked with assistant coach Nick Otte, who...

2. remembertheaba.com › virginia-squiresVirginia Squires - Remember the ABA

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   The 1970-71 Squires were a powerful, fast-breaking squad. They ran to 55 victories, third-best in the ABA. They won the ABA's Eastern Division by 11 games over the Kentucky Colonels. Some first-year Squires were holdovers from the 1969-70 Washington Caps squad (Larry Brown, Fatty Taylor, Jim Eakins, and Mike Barrett).

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3. scholar.lib.vt.edu › VA-news › VA-PilotDON'T FORGET THE SQUIRES VIRGINIA HAD A MAJOR ROLE IN EARLY ...

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   With the ABA and NBA hemorrhaging money in the competition to sign players, the leagues merged 21 years ago, with the NBA absorbing the Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs. Left out in the cold were the Squires, the Spirits of St. Louis and the Kentucky Colonels.

4. www.retroseasons.com › teams › virginia-squiresVirginia Squires - History - RetroSeasons.com

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   In 1971, the Squires made their biggest draft pick ever by drafting Julius Erving from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During the 1971–72 season, Erving became an instant sensation with his scoring prowess and dazzling on-court acrobatics; the Squires defeated The Floridians in the first round of the playoffs but lost to the New York ...

5. funwhileitlasted.net › 1970-1976-virginia-squiresVirginia Squires - Fun While It Lasted

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   Oct 4, 2020 · What happened to the Virginia Squires basketball team that played in the American Basketball Association from 1970 until 1976?

6. richmond.com › sports › professionalWizards and Caps to Virginia? Virginia Squires led the way.

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   Oct 5, 2024 · In February 1976, Dave Twardzik of the Virginia Squires took on Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels en route to a 123-107 Squires victory before a crowd of only 1,017 at the Richmond Coliseum.

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   Why did the Squires move to Virginia?

   • Instead, the Squires will always be remembered for unearthing (but not keeping!) future Hall of Fame players Julius Erving and George Gervin. The Squires moved to Virginia in 1970 after spending one year in Washington, D.C. as the Washington Capitals (1969-70), and two years in Oakland as the Oakland Oaks (1967-69).

   Remember the ABA: Virginia Squires

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   Why did New York lose to the Virginia Squires?

   • New York pulled out a close game, 94-88, and denied the Squires their chance at an ABA title. The 1971-72 Virginia Squires were one of the most memorable teams in ABA history. The Squires already had budding superstar Charlie Scott.

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   Why were the Squires a great ABA team?

   • The Squires were a legendary ABA team, but not necessarily because of their success on the court. Instead, the Squires will always be remembered for unearthing (but not keeping!) future Hall of Fame players Julius Erving and George Gervin.

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   How did the Squires perform in the playoffs?

   • George Irvine was an unheralded performer for the Squires throughout the playoffs, hitting 56 of 85 shots from the field for a startling 65.9 field goal percentage. He also hit 25 of 31 free throws for an 80.6% mark. Finally, Ray Scott and Bernie Williams performed admirably against the Floridians and New York.

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   Why did the Squires leave Roanoke?

   • After the 1971-72 season, the Squires abandoned Roanoke, mainly because their attendance was much higher in the other three locations. The 1970-71 Squires were a powerful, fast-breaking squad. They ran to 55 victories, third-best in the ABA. They won the ABA's Eastern Division by 11 games over the Kentucky Colonels.

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   Who were the 1970-71 Squires?

   • The 1970-71 Squires were a powerful, fast-breaking squad. They ran to 55 victories, third-best in the ABA. They won the ABA's Eastern Division by 11 games over the Kentucky Colonels. Some first-year Squires were holdovers from the 1969-70 Washington Caps squad ( Larry Brown, Fatty Taylor, Jim Eakins, and Mike Barrett).

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8. historicbaseball.com › turning-pros-how-collegeTurning Pros: How College Baseball Feeds into the Major Leagues

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   Feb 17, 2024 · This article explores the vital role college baseball plays in developing players for Major League Baseball (MLB), highlighting the transition from college diamonds to the bright lights of the majors.