Congratulations to Rodney Carney & Shawne Williams for being drafted back-to-back in the first round of the NBA draft. They are both good guys & will hopefully find success in their professional careers.

I still remember the day Rodney was signed. Since his name was not well known & he wasn't on top of all the "expert" lists, some locally laughed & even criticized the kid. After all, since he wasn't recruited or signed by any of the big boys, he must be no good, right?

Carney proved them wrong.

The day he signed I called the Indianapolis newspaper & spoke to the prep writer. He told me Rodney would be a great addition, calling him a diamond in the rough. Boy was he right.

Rodney is where he is at today because he was a four-year guy. He listened to his coaches. He overcame adversity.

It's a shame Darius Washington didn't hang around at least another season. The kid went undrafted Wednesday night & cannot return to the Tigers because he hired an agent to represent him earlier this week.

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Here's what's being written about Carney:

76ers trade down to take Memphis star

76ers trade down to get Memphis' Carney

Carney a quick learner?

Carney hopes to bring excitement to Sixers

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I wish I had time to write more, because there is so much going on.

- I think Jerry West made some great moves for the Grizzlies in the draft.

- We'll have the various University of Memphis coaches joining us next week on Memphis Morning News as WREC will officially become the new home of the Tigers. Athletic director R.C. Johnson will join us Monday to start the week. I'll try to add a list & times to the blog this weekend or first thing Monday morning.

- Busy day today. I'm serving as the radio pool reporter for the President's visit to Graceland with the Japanese Prime Minister.