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Don Nelson an Iowa graduate 50 years later

Former NBA basketball coach Don Nelson reacts after receiving his diploma during a commencement ceremony at the University of Iowa, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. Nelson, a former Iowa men’s basketball player, NBA world champion and all-time winningest coach, left Iowa in 1962 just 10 credits short of getting his degree. Nelson received his bachelor’s degree in physical education Saturday after fulfilling course credits by taking correspondence courses. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson returned to the University of Iowa on Saturday to receive his bachelor’s degree in physical education, 50 years after leaving school for the NBA.

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Don Nelson an Iowa graduate 50 years later

Former NBA basketball coach Don Nelson reacts after receiving his diploma during a commencement ceremony at the University of Iowa, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. Nelson, a former Iowa men’s basketball player, NBA world champion and all-time winningest coach, left Iowa in 1962 just 10 credits short of getting his degree. Nelson received his bachelor’s degree in physical education Saturday after fulfilling course credits by taking correspondence courses. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson returned to the University of Iowa on Saturday to receive his bachelor’s degree in physical education, 50 years after leaving school for the NBA.

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Dullahan passing on Preakness, will await Belmont

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The owners of third-place Kentucky Derby finisher Dullahan say the colt won’t be running in the Preakness Stakes on May 19.

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