Men's Basketball

April 1, 2000

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Harlem Globetrotters, renowned for their comedy routines in entertaining fans, had to concentrate on basketball to defeat the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-Stars 82-80 Saturday.

The 8,286 fans at Conseco Fieldhouse didn't see any of the routines that have gladdened millions since the Globetrotters made their debut Jan. 7, 1927.

Instead, the Globetrotters played hard throughout the tight game against the 12-man all-star team of college seniors.

Nick Sheppard's layup at the buzzer extended the Globetrotters' winning streak to 1,215. They haven't lost since Sept. 12, 1995.

Sheppard, a 6-foot-11 center who just joined the Globetrotters after helping Pepperdine reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament, finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

Gonzaga's Richie Frahm started for the NABC All-Stars and scored 8 points in 18 minutes. He went 2-for-7 from the field, 2-for-5 from 3-point range, 2-for-2 from the free throw line and gabbed 3 rebounds. He also had 2 assists and a blocked shot.

Kenyon Jones of San Francisco was voted the MVP for the NABC team with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Oregon's Alex Scales was the only other player in double figures with 14 points.