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FDA felt compelled to use that in its label.” Ferdinand continues, “There has been a lot of controversy regarding this pill as being ‘the Black pill’ or a race drug. That controversy tends to overlook the fact that there was a 43 percent reduction of mortality and a 39 percent reduction in hospitalization of heart failure with an improvement in quality of life.” BiDil is an orally administered drug, that does not cure heart disease, but when taken with other prescribed therapies is effective in lessening the symptoms caused by the disease. The pill is suggested to be taken three times a day, with adjustments to dosage depending on the patients experience in complications. “The National Medical Association (NMA) applauds our colleagues in the medical community who were open-minded enough to consider BiDil’s potential as a breakthrough therapy for our patients, who tend to be the sickest of the sick. As a team, we can ah work together to ensure BiDil’s success as a highly effective medication,” said Dr. Winson Price, president of the NMA.

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ODEN ► Continued from Page 1 “I really didn’t like the rule, I wasn’t a fan of it,” he said. “I feel that a player good enough should have the chance to go if he’s good enough. But it really didn’t affect my decision because I always knew that I wanted to go to college.” Being joined by Conley who he’s played with for several years at Lawrence North and in AAU did factor in Oden’s decision. “It’s important for me because he makes me go,” he said. “He challenges me and he passes the ball in the right spots so it makes me look good. I just know being with Mike will help me develop into the next player that I want to be.” Conley says Oden was a factor in his decision as well. “(Greg choosing Ohio State) was an influence because before then Ohio State wasn’t at the top of my

PACERS ► Continued from Page 1 ‘we actually have a chance to draft this guy?’ Larry said, ‘Nah, probably not,”’ said Carlisle. “Granger can come in here tomorrow and play. He’s very talented,” Bird added. “I couldn’t believe he came in for a workout. When he walked off the court I told him that I was sorry for bringing him in because he’s too good to come in and think he’s going to be drafted 17” The Pacers couldn’tbe any happier with their luck. So much so that they passed on Syracuse forward Hakim Warrick who they had listed as a highly rated player and Texas high school sensation Gerald Green who Bird said a few weeks ago was the only high schooler he would draft. “Our scouts like Green as a prospect, too. But when Granger came down to us we were amazed,” said Carlisle. “He was the one guy in the draft room everyone agreed would be a terrific player for us right now and ready to help right now, which is important in the position we’re in right now.” The Pacers selected Erazem Lorbek from Slovenia in the second round - with the 46th overall pick. Lorbek spent one season at Michigan State before returning to Europe for the last two seasons. Bird says the 6 foot 10 inch power forward will stay in Europe for another year. “I’ve been after this young man for a while. He pulled out of the draft last year and I never, ever thought he’d be there at 46,” said Bird who had scouted him extensively. “He’s solid. Not real athletic but he knows how to play. He’s strong and can shoot so we’re very pleased.” Granger, who passed up an education at Yale University is the highest New Mexico player drafted since Luc Longley in the 1991 draft. He spent two years at Bradley where he averaged 11.1 points and 7-1 rebounds his freshman year, and 19-2 points and 7-9 rebounds in 14 games his sophomore year before making the decision to transfer to New Mexico in January. As a senior, Granger ranked second in the Mountain West Conference in scoring (18.8), third in rebounding (8.9), second in steals (2.1), second in blocks (2.0) and third in threepoint field goal percentage (.433). “Fm glad I’m finally (in the NBA). A lot of people dream to make it to the NBA and I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity,” he said during his introductory

list but when he committed I took a deeper look at them and found out that maybe this is the place for me and it is,” he said. Oden, named National Player of the Year as a junior and Conley, one of the top-ranked guards in the nation have led Lawrence North to two consecutive Class 4A titles. Last year Oden averaged 20 points, 9-6 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots while Conley averaged 10.7 points and five assists. Conley said that he knows all eyes will be on the Buckeyes when they step foot on the court. “I hope we turn out to be as good as people think we will be,” he said. Though Oden and Conley orally committed to Ohio State it’s nonbinding. The earliest the duo can sign a national letter of intent is Nov. 9.

press conference Wednesday afternoon. “(Indiana) is a basketball community and whenever you have the community supporting you it makes it that much more rewardingto play basketball, especially when you’re playing for a winning team.” Granger was listed on many mock drafts as a top 10 draft pick. His size, 7-foot wingspan, versatility, rebounding ability and athleticism were all reasons he was not expected to be available at 17. Granger said despite slipping in the draft he’s happy with joining a playoff and championship contending team. “(There’s) definitely no disappointment,” he said. “Indiana’s a playoff team. Sometimes it’s better lower, going to a better team where you have time to learn is better than going to a losing team.” Neither Bird nor Carlisle are concerned about Granger slipping through the fingers of other teams. “He’s the kind of guy that would fit in 20 years ago when we were playing,” Carlisle said. “He just plays the game. He loves to play.” Bird added, “He can get rebounds, push the ball up the court, make plays, shoot, block shots, defend. He can do just about all of it,” he said. “I still can’t believe we got him. He’s that good of a player.” The Pacers are expected to be one of the deepest teams next season. Excluding a trade or changes in free agency, which Bird said was a possibility, Indiana’s starting line up would include Jamaal Tinsley and Stephen Jackson in the back court; Ron Artest, Jermaine O’Neal and either Dale Davis or Jeff Foster in the front court. Granger says he’s excited about playing with the guys on the roster. “It’s very rewarding that (I’ll be able to play with the guys on the team),” he said. “A lot of my friends were telling me, ‘man, you get to play with Ron Artest and Jermaine O’Neal.’ It’s very rewardingbecause I’m coming to a team that I know will make the playoffs next year. That’s even more experience for me.” Bird says he only hopes Granger can play with the guys. “Fm on record now saying that this guy is a helluva player, he better be able to play,” he said. “But I really think he can and I think he’s going to be a great addition not only to our team but our community.”

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