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Sophomores Beat Rookies in T-Mobile Rookie Challenge. Gibson Named MVP
Sophomores Beat Rookies in T-Mobile Rookie Challenge. Gibson Named MVP
Age (as young as it still is) beat youth today at the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge as part of the 2008 NBA All-Star Game weekend in New Orleans. Daniel Gibson of the Cavilers set a T-Mobile Rookie Challenge record with 11 3-pointers to lead the Sophomores to a 136-109 victory over the rookies. Gibson earned MVP honors for his performance, receiving six votes. Trail Blazer Brandon Roy ...
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