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Yow to Receive 2007 Naismith Contributor Award

Mar 30, 2007

Atlanta — NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow has been named to receive the women’s Naismith Outstanding Contribution Award for college basketball for 2007.

The award “honors those individuals who have had a positive impact on the game of basketball. The Club honors those pioneers who have helped create the foundation for the game of basketball as we know it today.”

Bob Knight of Texas Tech was selected as the men's recipient.

Yow and Knight be recognized at the club’s annual banquet next Thursday.

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By BOHICA
Posted Mar 30, 9:55 p.m.

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Congratulations Coach Yow!!! We are praying for you every day and that God will give you the strength that you need.

By kdhsam
Posted Mar 30, 1:18 p.m.

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Keep fighting Coach Yow. NC supports you 100% - you are an inspriation on the court and off the court.

By packandcanesfan
Posted Mar 30, 10:51 a.m.

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Congrats Coach Yow. We are all proud of you and pulling for you every step of the way. Prayers and good wishes to you. :)

By Pack Rules
Posted Mar 30, 10:35 a.m.

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"It is an honor to received this award. It makes me feel like a have made a difference and that is what life is all about". I really don't think it could have been put any better. Kay Yow, you are truly an extraordinary human being! thank you for everything!

By HEHEBEAVIS
Posted Mar 30, 10:06 a.m.

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TO COACH YOW: YOU'RE THE GREATEST INSPIRATION! GOD BLESS YOU!