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Mike Dunleavy ready for pros By Brad Wehler One of the luokv students tn finH n inh nftoi* rtrorlinfinrr fViic J ? ?v % VI jWW UltVI gl UUUUllllg UllO May was Mike Dunleavy of Brooklyn, New York. Dunleavy studied hard during his years at Carolina, but it was not his performance in the classroom that got him a job. Scouts from several pro teams were much more interested in Mike's ability on the court than they were with his good grades in class. One month after his graduation, Mike Dunleavy was selected in the sixth round of the National Basketball Association's annual college player draft. Mike was chosen as a guard by the Philadelphia Seventy-sixer's. "This is what I've nli.in.in ...nn?n/l ? i- ?1 -- ' " ?" ' * aiwajra waiucu, ct v;iicllict IU piety in liie INJtJA, IVllKe S31Q. Philadelphia selected two other guards in the draft, Terry Furlow of Michigan State and Ron Norwood of DePaul University. Mike must still prove himself better than Furlow and Norwood to insure his making the Seventy-sixer's next season. Mike is in Columbia for two weeks practicing his defense and shooting and trying to become stronger before going back to Brooklyn. He plans to start playing in Philadelphia next month in the summer pro Baker League. 4The coaches at Philadelphia think that this will give me some good pro experience," Mike said. Mike said he had no preference as to which team he would piay ior in me i\*5A. "It didn't matter where 1 would be drafted. All I wanted was to be drafted by a team and to have a good shot to play." The Philadelphia Seventy-sixer's have three good guards on their team already; Doug Collins, Fred Carter, and Lloyd Free. Dunleavy has played against and with Lloyd Free in high school and in New York parks. "My main concern now is to make the team. "It has been a childhood dream of mine to play in the pros." Dunleavy said he was not concerned about how much he would be paid. "The money really doesn't matter, and I'm not worried about it. I VlQim O loiinfA** in ^ ~ ' 41 A T ' A 1 1 the team. If you're good in the pros the money will come." V|?S /1 ^ 1 HBb ^9 h| V mKk '" - HHHHHK . ?HHB R-v.'; > MpAj ; SMaKSfr ISH^HHB I 1^41 y ^ Hi Photo by Deb Howard Mike Dunleavy plays a solo performance for an empty coliseum as he practices. Up and ovi friend tackle one 'Supen oy poo By Brad Wehler Only eight contestants have signed for the Beil Camp Superstars. Because of this small turnout of entries the preliminary competition set for June 19 and 20 has been ranrplpd hut finale ? J ?#%4V ftltIU10| however, will still be held on June 26. Bell Camp Director Phil Lownes said he was disappointed with the lack of enthusiasm for Superstars. "I am stunned by the small turnout." The deadline for applications was June 14, but has been extended to Monday, June 21. "I extended the deadline in hopes that we could have a stronger nnmnotifinn ^ * vui?|/viii.iuii auu i1ui ildvc lu cancel some of the events. It is unfortunate that with over 85 departments only a handful have so far decided to participate," Lownes said. As of Tuesday, the P.E. and Athletic departments had not entered. Dick Ferriter, of the P.E. Department, said, "Maybe some people just forgot." Ferriter said he would have participated had it not been for a previous engagement on the 26th. a ul : ?? nuncut unetior do liagan could not be reached for comment concerning the lack of representatives for the Athletic department. Basketball Coach Donnie Walsh said, "I didn't know about it." Walsh expressed a great inO.. i "* 1 * * lcicoi 111 me oupci stars, i imnK ll is a good idea. I've known of similar competitions." Walsh said he was dismayed with the lack of support that the Bell Camp Superstars was receiving. Several of the people competing in Superstars said they were not surprised by the lack of participation. Thomas "Mac" Matheny, representing the department of Aerospace Studies, said, "I think many people are afraid to compete. Some might fear injury or don't think they can cut 11. iviameny, wno is trying to become aR NBA official, said he thinks his chances are as good as anybody's. His strong event will be softball hitting. John "String" Stringfellow of the Alumni Association said, "Em 0f M M . Jga^MMPlO??*?8iBWa? .- T-l I >: i v. wOBWf a!Bwgmg^y7Ti*?**^ - v Hrora i3? cr, with not too much difficulty as Ph of the obstacles on the Bell Camp Si stars' h r turnc ployes of the University ar^ not taking an interest in this idea and it upsets me." Stringfellow has been with the University only two months. "String" thinks that the competition will promote comradeship among the faculty and staff. "I am hoping to get to know several people by competing. It seems that other people would feel this way." John hopes exThe Gamecock Editorial: Faculty an should pai By Brad Wehler It's hard to believe that tl I Tniiforcih/ r\f will IT VI OltJ U1 OUUlll Vyril UlIIld function such as the Superst* departments simply forgot or But to have only eight of o\ plications to compete in the ! Some of the speculation a: concerns the date of the cor Superstars should be held in t Another viewpoint is that man; vigorous. Although one can see (he m not the major reasons. n a i diuaenis are always told th< and something else. The tell them that they should students do not, the administ being apathetic, students ar themselves and the institution also reminded they arc t tie one NT ^ 4 I -1 nuw mt; snoe is on ti Uhei the ones that are not < ribul letting down the institu* n. It to contribute. They mi; 1 cha The Superstars are pose also supposed to be fun he d and act accordingly by ; rtici] the faculty and staff cor' set a i. ??l ill Lownes and a iperstar Course. lurt tut w v tension of the deadline will add more people to Superstars. "String" said he thinks his best events will be swimming, tennis, and ping-pong. Residential Life Services and Business Affairs will be represented by James "Preacher" Right. "Preacher" is counting on his field goal kicking and the obstacle course as his best events. 1 Hb? m iports d staff rticipate ie faculty and the staff of the would turn their backs on a irs. It seems that many of the just did not think it worthwhile, rer 85 departments submit apSuperstars is inexcusable. 5 to why so few have applied npetition. Many think that the he late spring or the early fall, y believe competition will be too erit to these remarks, these are 3y are not supporting this, that, administration and the faculty contribute more. Then, if the ration calls them apathetic. In e told they are only hurting they are attending. Students are s that can change their attitude. foot. The faculty and staff are ting. They are the ones that are is nine ior me taculty and staff ( nge their attitudes. id to be competitive. They are lepartments should realize this, pating. This is perhaps one time in example for students.