Barnes announcement to be televised

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NBA fines Orlando F Barnes $20,000

The NBA fined Orlando Magic forward Matt Barnes $20,000 for throwing a basketball into the stands during a game on November 25, the league announced Saturday.

Barnes, who is averaging 6.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in his first year with the Magic, threw the ball into the stands following Orlando's 99-98 loss to Miami on Wednesday.

Top hoops recruit Barnes to announce Friday

Let the anticipation build.

Fans of Duke, North Carolina and four other schools that remain finalists for the services of top-ranked recruit Harrison Barnes of Ames, Iowa, will learn his decision Friday.

Shirley Barnes, the player's mother, said in an e-mail that Barnes will announce his school choice Friday. No decision has been made on a possible broadcast of the announcement.

Duke, UNC on top recruit's list

Let the anticipation build.

Fans of Duke, North Carolina and four other schools that remain finalists for the services of top-ranked senior recruit Harrison Barnes of Ames, Iowa, will learn his decision Friday.

Shirley Barnes, the player's mother, said via e-mail that Barnes will announce his school choice Friday. No decision has been made on a possible broadcast of the announcement.

Duke, UNC await word from coveted recruit

There's a lot riding on the decision of an unusually disciplined high school senior today.

Harrison Barnes, a 6-foot-6 wing who's rated the top basketball player in his class, will announce his college choice at 4 p.m. Eastern Time this afternoon in the gym at Ames High School in Iowa.

ESPNU will televise the announcement live. Barnes, whose secrecy has amazed recruiting analysts, will sign a letter of intent that could have a profound effect on the balance of power between Triangle superpowers Duke and North Carolina.

ACC teams luring top prospects

Staff Writer

It's time to load up on guard prospects in the ACC.

With the fall's early signing period beginning today, Duke, North Carolina, N.C. State and Wake Forest all have commitments from at least two backcourt prospects in the Class of 2010.