11.  A year ago, North Carolina had so many gifted players on its roster, the problem was finding enough playing time.

12.  Both are gifted players who probably have NBA futures, but they made the moves without griping.

13.  But while Duncan is an undeniably gifted player and a terrific addition, he might be anchoring Toronto West were it not for Robinson.

14.  Even though the Wings still have loads of gifted offensive players, they are no longer a run-and-gun squad.

15.  Even the most gifted players who make their living from the back, who get few easy points, have to find ways to compensate.

16.  Gifted players all, and some with better stats than others.

17.  He is a gifted player with more than a few ideas of his own.

18.  He means this in a flattering way, for Lye admires Stewart for doing so much in a sport that features more gifted players.

19.  It was also the day before he and the Rockets would match up against another gifted young player, Keith Van Horn of the Nets.

20.  It won because of gifted players like Brown, Mike Adams, Ricky Williams and Chris Akins.