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Embiid emerges as NBA MVP front-runner for East-best 76ers
FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2021, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Philadelphia. โThe fans are always there for me when I play,โ Embiid said. AdโItโs nice to have a big guy in the MVP talk,โ Hall of Famer Shaquille OโNeal told The Associated Press. AdHe is trying to become the first Sixer to win NBA MVP โ the fans call it an MVBiid campaign โ since Iverson in 2001. Nobody can guard you.โ I think thatโs a big reason heโs having the season heโs having.โMorey, though, is fine with Embiid shooting from deep.
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Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season
After boosting his stock with an outstanding junior season that got cut short, Garza heads the list of star seniors gearing up for the 2020-21 campaign. The 6-10 forward averaged 16.8 points and 8.5 rebounds, up from 7.9 points and 5.6 rebounds as a sophomore. KANSAS G MARCUS GARRETTGarrett averaged 9.2 points last season, but his biggest contributions come on the other end of the floor. VILLANOVA G COLLIN GILLESPIEThis 6-3 guard averaged 15.1 points, 4.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals last season. GONZAGA F COREY KISPERTThe 6-foot-7 Kispert earned preseason AP All-America honors as he begins his final season with the top-ranked Bulldogs.