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Courage Center's Jr. Rolling Timberwolves basketball team won the team's third consecutive national wheelchair basketball title in the Varsity Division. These talented youth athletes competed at the 2010 National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) National Championships in Denver, Colo., April 7-10.

The Jr. Rolling T-Wolves became the first team in NWBA Varsity Division history to "three-peat" after knocking off the Rancho Renegades from California, 70-32 in a battle of No. 1 and No. 2 seeds.

"This is such a great group of kids," said Mike Bauler of Minneapolis, head coach of the Jr. Rolling Timberwolves. "They are best friends on and off the court. These kids practice 10-12 hours a week together and countless hours on their own. Their hard work and the support of Courage Center is the secret of our success, no question."

New Brighton resident Robby Wilhelm led all scorers in the championship game with 32 points. Joe Dixon of Lakeville pitched in 17 for the Jr. Rolling T-Wolves. Courage Center sent three other teams to the NWBA tournament. Courage Center's Rolling Rowdies finished 4th in the Prep Division (ages 6-12). Other highlights from the tournament include:

• Robbie Wilhelm - MVP, Varsity Division Championship Game and Tournament MVP
• Robbie Wilhelm and Derrick Bisnett, named to the 1st Team All-Tournament Team
• Joe Dixion, named to the 2nd Team All-Tournament Team
• Rose Hollerman, named to the Girl's All-Tournament Team

In addition, seven players from the Rolling T-Wolves and Rolling Rowdies were named to the NWBA's Northern Division All-Academic Team. Players include:

• Derrick Bisnett, Bismarck, N.D., Jr. Rolling Timberwolves
• Mark Braun, Mounds View, Minn., Jr. Rolling Timberwolves
• Sabrina Braun, Mounds View, Minn., Rolling Rowdies
• Abby Donkers, Farmington, Minn., Rolling Rowdies
• Joe Dixon, Lakeville, Minn., Jr. Rolling Timberwolves
• Jonathan Laing, Lakeville, Minn., Rolling Rowdies
• Dan Kosanda, Maple Grove, Minn., Rolling Rowdies

Members of Courage Center's 2009-10 Jr. Rolling Timberwolves team are:

• Derrick Bisnett, Bismarck, N.D., a junior at Century High School
• Jon Bluem, Eden Prairie, Minn., a senior at Eden Prairie High School
• Thomas Bowlin, Eagan, Minn., a senior at Eagan High School
• Luke Braun, of Mounds View, a sophomore at Irondale High School
• Mark Braun of Mounds View, Minn., a sophomore at Irondale High School
• Joe Dixon of Lakeville, Minn., a junior at Lakeville North
• Robert Doyle, Eden Prairie, Minn., a junior at Eden Prairie High School
• Rose Hollerman, of Elysian, Minn., an 8th grader at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School
• Guthrie Lindquist of Mankato, Minn., a sophomore at Mankato West High School
• Josh Scanlon of Delano, Minn., a senior at Watertown-Mayer High School
• Robbie Wilhelm of New Brighton, Minn., a senior at Irondale High School

Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism, and disabilities experienced since birth. Founded in 1928, Minneapolis-based Courage Center offers advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors. For more information visit CourageCenter.org.

NBA Star/Author and CEO of Christie Sports Management Athletes Training Firm Doug Christie will be inducted into Pepperdine University Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, Calif. A reception will be held at 5 p.m., with dinner and the awards presentation at 6 p.m.

The Pepperdine University Department of Athletics has announced that seven of its all-time greats, Doug Christie, Geoffrey Clark, Bob Ctvrtlik, Katherine Hull, Kelly Jones, John Rettberg and Rod Wilde will all be honored at the ceremony.

"The Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame is enriched each year as they continue to add some of the most distinguished and accomplished student-athletes in the program's history," said Pepperdine Director of Athletics John Watson. "These are seven individuals that are very well deserving of this honor. We look forward to honoring them and recognizing their achievements, both what took place at Pepperdine and in their professional lives."

The Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1980. These seven will join 77 individuals and 12 teams that have already been enshrined.

To be eligible for induction, nominees must have competed, coached for or rendered an extraordinary service to Pepperdine University Athletics. After a list of nominations was gathered, Pepperdine's Hall of Fame Committee made the decision on this year's inductees.

"I'm extremely honored to have been chosen for this years' Pepperdine Hall of fame induction along with such an elite class. My years attending Pepperdine were some of the best of my life, from all of my teammates and their diligence, hard work and support, to Coaches, Tom Asbury, Bob Hawkins, Bob Williams and David Campbell, and all the wonderful staff I am forever grateful," states Doug Christie, on the heels of a stellar 14 year NBA career where Doug played with NBA teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Clippers. Christie established himself as a premier perimeter defender. During his seasons with the Sacramento Kings (2000-2005) Christie was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team consecutively, as well as being named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, and was also recognized as one of the league's best all around players. Christie has since co-written a best selling book with his wife Jackie, titled: No Ordinary Love, A True Story of Marriage and Basketball! as well as in 2009 Doug founded Christie Sports Management Athletes Training Firm, his company that trains athletes and NBA players in Mind, Body and Basketball. This induction is a solid testament to the strong foundation Doug received while attending Pepperdine University and carries with him throughout his professional career and beyond.

About Pepperdine: Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. The University is located on 830 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The University is recognized nationally for its excellent academic programs and enrolls approximately 7,500 full-time and part-time students in its five colleges and schools.

About Doug Christie: Doug Christie Former Pepperdine Wave ... Played three seasons (1989-90 through 1991-92) ... A guard/forward from Seattle, Wash. ... A two-time All-American (1991 and 1992) ... The WCC Player of the Year in both 1991 and 1992 ... MVP of the 1992 WCC Tournament ... A four-time WCC Player of the Week ... As a senior, led team in scoring (19.5), assists (4.8) and steals (2.0) ... As a junior, led team in scoring (19.1), assists (4.8) and steals (2.2) ... As a sophomore, averaged 8.9 points and led the team in assists (4.0) ... Ended his career #13 on Pepperdine's all-time scoring chart with 1,392 points (now #15) ... On career lists, still ranks #3 in assists (395), #3 in steals (168) and #10 in blocked shots (86) ... Team won both the WCC regular season and the WCC Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in both 1991 and 1992 ... Selected in the first round (17th overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics ... Had a 15-year career in the NBA.

For more information visit:

www.dougchristie.com

www.pepperdine.edu

SOURCE Christie Sports Management/Athlete Training Firm

When the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Championship Round kicks off at Detroit's Ford Field on April 4, the teams will compete on a court manufactured in Michigan from Michigan-harvested wood.

Michigan's long and proud tradition of providing sports floor systems for the NCAA reaches back over 20 years. This year's NCAA championship court was constructed from renewable, Michigan-grown maple and assembled at the Connor Sports Flooring facility in Amasa, Michigan. The floor will make a stop at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 24, giving Michiganders a chance to see this locally made product prior to its installation in one of college basketball's most unique venues.

"Michigan's forest products industry is again honored to be a partner with the NCAA in providing high quality flooring systems for their premier sporting events," said George Berghorn, Director of Forest Policy for the Michigan Forest Products Council (MFPC). Connor's manufacturing approach emphasizes quality and sustainability. "Quality and resource conservation are important to Connor," stated Conrad Stromberg, Plant Manager for Connor Sports Flooring. "Our processes are designed to get the best yield out of the raw material that is being made into flooring; any excess sawdust is recycled to produce wood pellets, animal bedding, and mulch for home gardening," added Stromberg.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Michigan Forest Products Council have recently developed a branding program for Michigan's wood products called "Select Michigan Wood & Wood Products."

"The Select Michigan Brand showcases the bounty, and diversity, of Michigan agriculture," said MDA Director Don Koivisto. "The brand stands for high quality, Michigan-grown products, and this recognizable application of Michigan wood and manufacturing capacity is representative of the brand."

The Michigan Forest Products Council is a statewide trade association representing the $14 billion forest products industry, which owns millions of acres of timberland and employs over 150,000 men and women in Michigan. The Council works to protect, promote and sustain a globally competitive forest products industry in Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture is the official state agency charged with promoting, preserving, and protecting the food, agriculture, environmental, and economic interests of the people of the State of Michigan. Its programs serve all sectors of Michigan's $63.7 billion agriculture industry, which is the state's second largest industry.

Connor Floor was founded in 1872 and provides the marketplace with comprehensive indoor sports flooring and outdoor sports surfacing solutions for residential, community-based, educational, and commercial customers. The Connor Sports Flooring Amasa, Michigan mill began manufacturing flooring in 1976, and currently has 135 employees. Very little of the manufacturing process is automated to any degree -- the lumber used to make flooring is defected, graded, and bundled, by people who take great pride in their work.

SOURCE Michigan Forest Products Council

Fans Don't Have To Miss A Minute of the Action with AT&T Mobile TV

DALLAS, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- College basketball fans can now catch all 63 games of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship from the first round through the national championship even when they're not in front of a TV. AT&T* (NYSE: T) today announced live NCAA Division I Men's Basketball coverage available on AT&T Mobile TV as the result of AT&T's agreement with CBS and FLO TV , which powers AT&T Mobile TV.

Beginning March 19 - the beginning of the first round - AT&T Mobile TV subscribers will be able to catch every shot, steal, slam dunk and buzzer-beater directly from their cell phones through up to four additional seasonal channels aired by FLO TV. Coverage will include game highlights, score recaps and analysis from CBS Sports in broadcast quality on users' cell phones -- similar to the experience of watching from their home TVs.

AT&T is offering new AT&T Mobile TV subscribers a two-month free trial**, as well as a special promotion on one of its most popular AT&T Mobile TV compatible handsets, the LG Vu, currently on sale for $49.99 after mail-in rebate(1).

In addition to exclusive coverage of the men's tournament, subscribers enjoy mobile access to full-length television programming and sporting events from several leading entertainment brands.

AT&T | DIRECTV

Additionally, AT&T | DIRECTV customers can subscribe to DIRECTV's exclusive NCAA(R) MEGA MARCH MADNESS(R) that supplements CBS Sports' exclusive live network coverage of the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, and provides exclusive access to all live out-of-market games. Available to residential customers for $69, NCAA MEGA MARCH MADNESS offers 37 Tournament games from the first round through the Sweet 16(R) and is the only way television fans can see on television all 64 games of the NCAA Tournament, starting with the Opening Round game on March 17 and concluding with the championship game from Detroit, Mich., April 6.

NCAA MEGA MARCH MADNESS offers a host of interactive features enabling viewers to watch up to four live broadcasts on one screen with the ability to tune directly to any of the games, along with a scoreboard displaying the status of all current round match-ups. Fans with interactive receivers can make and track their own Bracket picks and see every score from every game in the Tournament.

SOURCE AT&T Inc.