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Beasley Headed to NBA

Kansas State freshman may be No. 1 overall pick after college rebounding title

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – After putting together one of the best freshman seasons ever, Michael Beasley is headed to the NBA. Kansas State's All-American freshman announced Monday that he will skip his final three seasons to enter the June 26 NBA draft, where he could be the No. 1... Read full story »

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