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Article: INJURIES TO END RICHIE PHILLIPS' CAREER

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March 29, 2009
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RENO, Nev., March 27 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news release:

Junior forward Richie Phillips will be forced to end his basketball career at the University of Nevada due to reoccuring tibial stress fractures and chronic pain, fifth-year Nevada head coach Mark Fox announced Friday.

"It's always sad when a kid's career ends, but when it is taken from him by reasons out of his control, it's heartbreaking. This was very difficult news for Richie to receive, and I feel terrible for him," Fox said. "Richie will remain a part of our program and is on track to graduate in December. It's unfortunate that his bones haven't been able to handle the stresses of what we do."

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