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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Captain of The Ship- "RESURRECTION".
It takes a true strong leader to lead men (young men) in a conference that was, and is still, known as the best in the NCAA. But James "Sparks" Spanarkel was that one leader, that gave one of the youngest teams in NCAA tournament history, the guidance.
"Jimmy was such an impact player with his intellect and court awareness, that I was truly fortunate to have such a person and player, as a teammate. He allowed me to be free and be who I was, with all the pageantry and hoopla of my coming to Duke. But he also knew when to be stern and commanding, settling me down at the right time, when we played. I have only one answer to a question, that has been risen...He should have his number retired". Why? Because his contribution weighed in every aspect of Duke basketball and it's history, tradition and help bring the program back ....to prominence.
Where is Jim Spanarkel?
Global Wealth Management
COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA
WEST 115 CENTURY
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PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Phone: (866) 8474450
Email: James Spanarkel
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
(201) 967-4817
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Wealth Management Advisor
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Senior Vice President - Investments
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(201) 967-4887
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Intl Wealth Management Advisor
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Senior Vice President - Investments
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(201) 967-2736
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Senior Financial Advisor
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Vice President
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(201) 967-3712
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Financial Services Associate
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Officer
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(201) 967-3716
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Reg Senior Client Associate
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(201) 967-2754
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Client Associate
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Jim Spanarkel, CIMA, CIMC, joined Merrill Lynch in 1984.
Jim, graduate of Duke University, specializes in working with institutions. He
is one of approximately 50 national Merrill Lynch financial advisors accredited
as a Merrill Lynch Institutional Consulting Group Consultant. Jim is a member
of NJHFMA. Jim is also a Certified Financial Planner™ certificant, a
designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Prior to Merrill Lynch, Jim played 5 years of basketball in the NBA. He is also
currently a basketball broadcaster.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Christian Laettner to coach 'Villains' against former Kentucky basketball stars
By Kyle Tucker | The Courier-Journal
5 October 2011
The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY
Christian Laettner, arguably the most hated man in University of Kentucky basketball history, is coming to Rupp Arena to coach a group of "villains" against a team of famous Wildcats alumni on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Former UK player Jeff Sheppard, who now owns an apparel company and is involved in sports marketing with Wazoo Sports, organized the game. Former Wildcat Rex Chapman will coach the Big Blue All Stars, whose roster includes DeMarcus Cousins, Brandon Knight, Eric Bledsoe, Jodie Meeks, Chuck Hayes, DeAndre Liggins and Josh Harrellson.
"It's going to be a special night. A lot of talent," said Sheppard, who played on both the 1996 and 1998 UK national championship teams. "The timing of this is great with the NBA lockout. Guys are just hanging out, looking for stuff to do. It just made a lot of sense."
The roster for The Villains has not been finalized, Sheppard said, but players interested include: Tyler Hansbrough (North Carolina), Nolan Smith (Duke), Rudy Gay (Connecticut), Eric Gordon (Indiana), Zach Randolph (Michigan State), Terrence Williams (Louisville), Shelvin Mack (Butler) and Kenneth Faried (Morehead State).
But Laettner, the former Duke star who hit the improbable, last-second shot to beat Kentucky 104-103 in the East Regional final of the 1992 NCAA tournament, is the big draw. How did Sheppard get him to agree to participate?
"Pretty simple: I picked up the phone, called the Duke basketball office and told them what I wanted to do," Sheppard said. "They got in touch with Christian, and he called me two hours later. He said, 'I would love to be the No. 1 villain in this game.'
"I'm pretty sure this is Christian Laettner's first game ever in Rupp Arena. I'm very excited."
Of course, security will have to be beefed up for his arrival. Some UK fans still wear T-shirts with Laettner-hating slogans.
"The entire Kentucky State Police force will be on call for this one," Sheppard said.
Pre-sale begins Friday at Ticketmaster.com, at which time Sheppard said about 10,000 of the tickets – ranging from $25-50 – can be purchased using the code "BLUE." The rest of the tickets go on sale Monday at Ticketmaster and the Rupp Arena ticket office.
The game at Rupp will conclude a six-game barnstorming tour for the Big Blue All Stars.
They'll first play five exhibitions around the state against small college teams: Pikeville at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Alice Lloyd College at Knott County Central High on Sunday at 4 p.m., Georgetown College at Mason County High School at 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Union College at Pulaski County High School at 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Mid-Continent University at Graves County High School at 7 p.m. Oct. 13.
Kyle Tucker can be reached at (502) 582-4361
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