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Former NBA player graduates from University of Kansas

Associated Press

15 years later, Drew Gooden graduates from Kansas

By GARY BEDORE - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) celebrates during the first half of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 24, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Drew Gooden reportedly to return to Wizards on one-year deal

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) celebrates with the fans after Game 4 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 125-94 to complete the first sweep of a seven-game series in club history, and advancing them to the second-round. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Once playoffs began, much changed for the struggling Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates after a basket during the first half of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 24, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards able to have a laugh after going up 3-0

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, center, lays off a pass as Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson (15) and DeMar DeRozan defend during the second half in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

John Wall, Bradley Beal struggle though Wizards dominate rebounding

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Ramon Sessions (7) goes to the basket past Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) and center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 10, 2015, at New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

On basketball: Injuries, rest end up revealing Wizards’ lineup options

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden reacts to a call during the first half of Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Pacers in Washington, Friday, May 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Conversation: Wizards’ Drew Gooden on rebounding, playing time and goals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dunks the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Bradley Beal, John Wall help Wizards claim victory over struggling Grizzlies

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) has trouble controlling the ball as Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) and forward Channing Frye (8) go for the steal in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Thanks to ‘good coaching,’ bench points, Wizards top Magic

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

In this Oct. 16, 2014, photo, Washington Wizards NBA basketball player Paul Pierce is interviewed at the Verizon Center in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Paul Pierce’s confidence could push Wizards to next step

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forwards Trevor Ariza (1) and Martell Webster (9) hug after Game 6 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Washington, Thursday, May 15, 2014. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Wizards 93-80 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wall, Beal are Wizards’ future, rest uncertain

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Al Harrington (7) looks down court during the first half of Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Pacers in Washington, Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards’ old guys have proven their worth in playoffs

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) fouls Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Watson as he shoots during the second half of game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Indianapolis, Monday, May 5, 2014. The wizards defeated the Pacers 102-96. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

LOVERRO: Drew Gooden, the Verizon Center houseguest who never left

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards players, from left, Drew Gooden, Marcin Gortat, Nene Hilario and Trevor Booker smile on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. The Wizards clinched the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 118-102 win over the Celtics and will face the Chicago Bulls in their first playoff appearance since 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Wizards savor time to recharge before playoffs resume

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, left, and Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat, right, from Poland, battle for control of the ball during the second half of Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Washington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Wizards defeated the Bulls 98-89. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Up 3-1, Wizards look to finish off Bulls

Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 21, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Patience pays off for Drew Gooden, who found a team that needed him in the Wizards

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks to pass against Atlanta Hawks guard Louis Williams (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Washington. The Wizards won 101-97. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards beat Hawks, close in on playoff berth

Associated Press

Wall, Wizards beat Hawks 101-97

Associated Press

Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw, left, greets Washington Wizards guard Andre Miller as he takes floor in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Denver. Shaw and Miller argued over playing time for Miller during a game on New Year's Day, which ended up in Miller being traded to Washington. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wizards can’t overcome Nuggets, end trip with 1-3 mark

By Pat Graham - Associated Press