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NCAA: Is There a Doctor in the House?



Is There a Doctor in the House?: North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education has voted to honor Phil Jackson, a Sioux alum and Los Angeles Lakers head coach, with an honorary doctorate in humane letters. Jackson played for the Sioux in the 1960s before moving to the NBA to play for the New York Knicks. His legendary coaching career includes nine world championships with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson has not returned to his alma mater since 1989, despite efforts by the school to include him in several celebrations. As an NBA coach, Jackson frequently had conflicts that precluded him from attending. Maybe a doctorate degree will do the trick. [2/27/06]

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