12:05 AM Sat, Aug 18, 2007 | Permalink Vinnie Vinzetta
Courtesy Of UA Athletics...Vinnie
Former University of Arizona men’s basketball player Richard Jefferson pledged Friday to donate $3.5 million to the school’s athletic department.
Jefferson’s donation is the lead gift towards phase two of a construction project that will include a new $14 million basketball/volleyball practice facility. The facility, currently under construction, will bear Jefferson’s name.
“I am pleased a...
10:20 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | Permalink Vinnie Vinzetta
Courtesy Of The UA Athletic Department...Vinnie
Arizona women’s basketball senior center Suzy Bofia will redshirt the upcoming 2007-08 season, head coach Joan Bonvicini announced Tuesday.
"Suzy Bofia will take time off during the upcoming season to give birth to her first child,” Bonvicini said. “She is a valued member of our team, and we wish Suzy and her husband Louis nothing but the best in becoming new parents. She has the ...
10:18 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | Permalink Vinnie Vinzetta
Courtesy Of The UA Athletic Department...Vinnie
University of Arizona men’s basketball assistant coach Josh Pastner has been named to the Tucson Business Edge’s “40 Under 40” list for 2007. The honor recognizes local business leaders under 40 years of age.
Pastner, 29, was included on this year’s list of honorees who have achieved success in business or the community before their 40th birthday. The annual list not only recogniz...
