University of Oklahoma Athletics

Thanksgiving in Hawai'i

November 24, 2000 | Men's Basketball

By: Athletics Communications

Nov. 24, 2000

Photo gallery from the Sooners in Hawaii

OU players and staff pose before saying good-bye to the Outrigger
Hotel
on the island's west side.

 A green lizard shows off its Sooner spirit by showcasing crimson
spots.

 A view of the Hawaiian countryside on the way to Hilo.
Hollis Price and Ronnie Griffin exit the team bus as it arrives at
the
Naniloa Hotel in Hilo.

 Tim Heskett and Michael Cano catch up with family and friends
Thursday.

 Kelley Newton goes up for a shot as the Sooners practice at
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Administrative assistant Dan Shell subs for Coach Sampson at a
pre-tournament press conference while the team practices.

 A Hawaiian boy signals the start of the tournament banquet.

 Nolan Johnson watches as hula dancers perform following Thanksgiving
dinner.
Jameel Heywood finally agrees to dance on stage after his name is
called.

 OU players laugh and take pictures as assistant coach Jim Shaw is
summoned to dance.

 Coach Shaw shows his moves with a local dancer.

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