Will this be the year for Victor Bubas?

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As in 2003, Bubas was again named as a Finalist for election to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The announcement was made Friday in New Orleans, LA in conjunction with the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. [link]

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