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Current Sports | June 5, 2018

John Beilein
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NBA Coaching Carousel; John Beilein; Detroit Pistons; Michigan Basketball; Lansing Lugnuts; Todd Ducket; Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Will he stay or will he go? On this episode of "Current Sports with Al Martin," Al talks about John Beilein interviewing for the head coaching job of the Detroit Pistons. Beilein has taken the Michigan men's basketball team to two National Championship appearances, but should he make the move to a coveted NBA spot? Al also weighs in on the discussion of protective netting on the foul lines in baseball, including news that the Lansing Lugnuts would be extending their nets to protect fans. Todd Duckett, former star running back at Michigan State, joins the show to talk about his induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Duckett shares stories of his journey in football, and also reflects on the people who helped him along the way.

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