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AN INTERVIEW WITH C.M. NEWTON OF THE NIT SELECTION COMMITTEE

By Eric Angevine

Monday, October 6, 2008

C.M. Newton played for Adolph Rupp at the University of Kentucky, coached for over three decades and has been an influential basketball administrator ever since. When he was chair of the NCAA Rules Committee, college hoops instituted a shot clock and a three-point line. During his time as President of USA Basketball, the decision was made to allow pro hoopsters to represent the United States in the Olympics, giving rise to the first 'Dream Team.' Now Newton works with the Preseason NIT Selecti ...

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