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Len Bias

Len Bias was a former University of Maryland basketball player who died from cardiac arrest attributed to cocaine use just two days after the Boston Celtics drafted him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft. After spending the day of June 18, 1986, in Boston, meeting with Celtics officials and signing a multiyear shoe contract with Reebok, Bias flew home and spent some time at his family's house in Landover. He then went to his College Park dorm room, where he hung out with some teammates and other friends. He briefly left campus and returned to his dorm room at around 3 a.m. At some point in the night, Bias used cocaine. He collapsed and went into convulsions at around 6:30 a.m....  Show more »
Len Bias was a former University of Maryland basketball player who died from cardiac arrest attributed to cocaine use just two days after the Boston Celtics drafted him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft. After spending the day of June 18, 1986, in Boston, meeting with Celtics officials and signing a multiyear shoe contract with Reebok, Bias flew home and spent some time at his family's house in Landover. He then went to his College Park dorm room, where he hung out with some teammates and other friends. He briefly left campus and returned to his dorm room at around 3 a.m. At some point in the night, Bias used cocaine. He collapsed and went into convulsions at around 6:30 a.m., and was pronounced dead at Leland Memorial Hospital in Riverdale later that morning. During his four seasons in College Park, Bias earned ACC Player of the Year honors twice. He was named a second-team All-American as a junior, when he averaged 19.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Bias earned All-American first-team honors as a senior, averaging 23.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. In his final game at Maryland -- a 70-64 NCAA tournament loss to UNLV -- Bias scored the Terps' final 13 points and finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Before signing with Maryland on April 15, 1982, Bias starred at Northwestern High in Hyattsville, where he averaged 25 points per game during his senior year. At Maryland, Bias -- a 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward -- evoked comparisons to Michael Jordan. Bias' death spurred anti-drug campaigns throughout the country. His death also prompted an investigation of the University of Maryland athletic department. The probe led to the resignations of Maryland athletic director Dick Dull and men's basketball coach Lefty Driesell in October 1986.  « Show less

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    Jan 24, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  1. Maryland's 'Gary Williams Court' result of contentious decision

    Maryland's decision to name the Comcast Center court for its all-time winningest men's basketball coach, Gary Williams, was bumpier than the public knew and came despite the objections from the coach with the second most wins in program history — Lefty Driesell.
    Maryland's decision to name the Comcast Center court for its all-time winningest men's basketball coach, Gary Williams, was bumpier than the public knew and came despite the objections from the coach with the second most wins in program history —...

    Tags: Comcast Center (arena), College Sports, John Brown, Mike Krzyzewski , North Carolina State University

  2. Dec 29, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  3. Former Terps stars Ernest Graham, Johnny Rhodes to be honored in Comcast Center rafters

    Maryland has told former basketball players Ernest Graham and Johnny Rhodes that they will soon join 16 other <a href=&quot;http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/">Terps</a> whose names and numbers appear on banners hanging from the Comcast Center rafters.
    Maryland has told former basketball players Ernest Graham and Johnny Rhodes that they will soon join 16 other Terps whose names and numbers appear on banners hanging from the Comcast Center rafters. The players — from different eras —...

    Tags: Comcast Center (arena), Steve Francis, Gary Williams, Maryland Terrapins, Basketball

  4. Dec 1, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  5. InsideMDSports: Terps check out Suitland point guard

    <strong><em>Editor's note: Each week, InsideMdSports.com provides this  blog with a Maryland recruiting feature  that previously appeared as premium content on its site.</em></strong>
    Special to The Baltimore Sun
    Editor's note: Each week, InsideMdSports.com provides this blog with a Maryland recruiting feature that previously appeared as premium content on its site. The Terps have widened their search for a point guard in the 2013 class. Suitland (Md.)...

    Tags: Maryland Terrapins, YouTube, Basketball

  6. Nov 28, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  7. In Md., revised crack law sets some convicts free

    Dwuan Dent and Antwan Askia were on opposite sides of an East Baltimore drug turf war in the 1990s that killed at least four people, according to federal prosecutors who charged Dent with murder and conspiracy and Askia with various drug counts. Both...

    Tags: College Sports, Laws, Personal Income, Facebook, Eric Holder

  8. Nov 4, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  9. In naming court after Williams, prospect of large donation was discussed

    The debate over whether to name Maryland's basketball court for longtime coach Gary Williams was more complicated than the public knew and included discussion of a possible large donation to the university, according to Board of Regents members.
    The debate over whether to name Maryland's basketball court for longtime coach Gary Williams was more complicated than the public knew and included discussion of a possible large donation to the university, according to Board of Regents members. As...

    Tags: University of Maryland, College Park, Comcast Center (arena), College Sports, College Basketball, Charity

  10. Oct 29, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  11. Walk-ons fill their role and Maryland's roster

    They are an eclectic group, more typical of college students who find themselves living in the same dormitory than basketball players who wind up on the same Division I team. As they hung out together during Maryland's Media Day earlier this month at Comcast Center, the five walk-ons seemed to be as attached at the heart as they did at the hip.
    They are an eclectic group, more typical of college students who find themselves living in the same dormitory than basketball players who wind up on the same Division I team. As they hung out together during Maryland's Media Day earlier this month at...

    Tags: Comcast Center (arena), College Sports, University of New Hampshire, Mark Turgeon, Steve Francis

  12. Sep 13, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  13. Maryland to name court for Gary Williams

    Maryland announced today that it is naming the Comcast Center basketball court for retired men's coach Gary Williams.
    Baltimore Sun reporter
    Maryland announced today that it is naming the Comcast Center basketball court for retired men's coach Gary Williams. The plan cleared an important hurdle -- approval by University System of Maryland Chancellor William "Brit" Kirwan. The proposal was...

    Tags: College Sports, Comcast Center (arena), College Basketball, Kevin Anderson, Gary Williams

  14. Sep 13, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  15. Maryland to name Comcast Center court for Gary Williams

    Maryland said Tuesday that it will name the Comcast Center basketball court for Gary Williams, who retired as men's coach in May after 22 seasons and a school-record 461 wins.
    Maryland said Tuesday that it will name the Comcast Center basketball court for Gary Williams, who retired as men's coach in May after 22 seasons and a school-record 461 wins. Williams will be honored during a Dec. 9 Comcast Center ceremony. He will join...

    Tags: College Sports, Comcast Center (arena), Mike Krzyzewski , Mark Turgeon, University of California, Los Angeles

  16. Jun 18, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  17. After 25 years, Len Bias' legacy lives on

    In 2009, former Maryland basketball coach Lefty Driesell received a puzzling phone call.
    In 2009, former Maryland basketball coach Lefty Driesell received a puzzling phone call. C.J. Leslie — a high school player recruited by Kentucky, Connecticut and other powerhouse programs — introduced himself and said he wanted to learn...

    Tags: Comcast Center (arena), College Sports, Mark Turgeon, C.J. Leslie, Maryland Terrapins

  18. Jun 20, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  19. The death of Len Bias — lessons not learned

    June 19th marked the 25th anniversary of the cocaine related death of University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias. It was a tragedy that sent shock waves throughout the sports world and the entire country. It turns out it was only the beginning of...

    Tags: College Sports, Tyler Hamilton, Celebrities and Bad Behavior, Epidemics and Plagues, Health and Safety at School

  20. Jun 21, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  21. Coffee Companion -- 6/21: Baltimore beats down Pittsburgh

    Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with reading material to skim through  as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday --  that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>
    Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday -- that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine.  Running it back: The...

    Tags: Luke Scott, Joe Flacco, National Football League, Baltimore Orioles, Albert Pujols

  22. Apr 18, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  23. Huguely indicted on first-degree, felony murder charges

    A grand jury in Virginia considering charges in the death of Cockeysville resident Yeardley Love indicted her ex-boyfriend on Monday on first-degree and felony murder charges, and a judge set a trial date of Feb. 6.
    A grand jury in Virginia considering charges in the death of Cockeysville resident Yeardley Love indicted her ex-boyfriend on Monday on first-degree and felony murder charges, and a judge set a trial date of Feb. 6. Still, new evidence presented at an...

    Tags: College Sports, Murder, Lacrosse, Accidental Death, Lawyers

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