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Former ISU basketball players selected in ABA 2000 draft

Paul Kix
University Wire
08-23-2000
(Iowa State Daily) (U-WIRE) AMES, Iowa -- The ABA 2000 will tip-off the day after Christmas, with 10 teams on the bill.

The question is "Who is going to play?"

"He said, 'I didn't even know about it until [Monday],'" said Karen Hoiberg, mother of Fred, who was drafted by the Kansas City Knights in the 10th round.

The fledgling league's draft was held on August 15th. Rookies were drafted in the first six rounds.

Hoiberg's not even knowing about the draft could be seen as a desperate move by the ABA to bring in quality NBA players.

The scheduled start was moved back to December 26 due to lack of interest.

This could also be seen as a desperate move made by ...

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