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Apr 1, 2006 - NY Times, New York
Villanueva Has a Special Fan Club
Though people questioned his selection as the seventh pick in the 2005 draft, Villanueva has gradually exceeded expectations this season. And although he is still not well known in the league, he has become recognized and admired by young people like McGarey and Wasserman for another reason. "It puts a smile on my face just to see the response that these kids have when they see me," Villanueva said. "It makes me want to get even more involved."

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Mar 27, 2006 - Toronto Sun, Canada
Charlie Goes Off (48pts), but Raptors Fall
The majority of Raptors players will have the next two days to stew about their latest loss, while Charlie Villanueva will be telling everyone he knows about his most productive day in the NBA. 

The forward poured in 48 points but it mattered little as Toronto couldn't overcome the loss of Chris Bosh and succumbed 125-116 in overtime to the hometown Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. 

Villanueva's output set a team record for a rookie and far surpassed his season average of 12.3 points per game. He finished three points shy of Vince Carter's franchise mark against Phoenix on Feb. 27, 2000. 

"Right now I am little disappointed and frustrated," Villanueva said. "We lost. If we won, it would have made my night even bigger."

"Somebody had to step up," Villanueva said of Bosh's injury. "Things were going right for me, but I have to give a lot of credit to me teammates. They gave me the ball in the right places."


His 48-point effort was:

  • The most by any Raptor this season.
  • The second-most ever by a Raptor not named Vince Carter.
  • The most by an NBA rookie this season.
  • The most by a Raptors rookie, eclipsing the previous record of 37, set by Marcus Camby on March 23, 1997, against Atlanta

Rookie Charlie Villanueva poured in 48 points, the most by any first-year player since Allen Iverson scored 50 in 1997 - click here to view this magnificent performance

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Video Clip - Mar 21, 2006
Presented By: NBA TV
Title:  Charlie with NBA TV at MSG
Story: Discuss the Draft and More
Featuring: Leslie B. & Charlie V.
Format: Windows Media
Resolution: 400 x 300
Time: 2:30 min
Stream: 759 kbps


Video Clip - Feb 17, 2006

Presented By: Rogers SportsNet
Title: The Underdog
Story: All-Star Weekend Report
Featuring: Charlie Villanueva
Format: Windows Media
Resolution: 320 x 240
Time: 2:53 min
Size: 7.38 MB * (346 Kbps)

 

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NBA TV Introduces GAMEDAY LIVE 
Date: Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 @ 10am [ALL DAY CAPTURE]
Game: Bucks vs. Suns
Location: Bradley Center, Milwaukee

 NBA.com gave fans an unprecedented live look at gameday preparations for the Bucks and Suns leading up to Friday night's game.

 

Home Game Promotional Giveaway 
Date: Friday, Apr 14, 2006 @ 7pm
Game: Raptors vs Pistons
Location: Air Canada Centre, Toronto

Receive a free Raptors Rookie Collectible, which includes rookie sensation Charlie Villanueva, Joey Graham, and Jose Calderon with the purchase of any lower bowl ticket to the April 14th Toronto Raptors game vs. the Detroit Pistons.

 

Halftime Award Presentation for Charlie Villanueva 
Date: Friday, Mar 31, 2006 @ 7pm
Game: Raptors vs
Phoenix
Location: Air Canada Centre, Toronto

As the recipient of the NBA Community Assist Award, Villanueva will receive the David Robinson Plaque with the inscription, “Following the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson who improved the community piece by piece” during the halftime ceremony vs. the Phoenix Suns. In addition to the plaque, a $5,000 gift will be given to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) in his honor. Lisa Butler, representing NAAF, will be in attendance to receive the donation.

The league presents the NBA Community Assist Award monthly to recognize players for their charitable efforts. The award honors the NBA player who reflects the passion the league and its players have for their communities.

 

Toronto Raptors Latin Night
Date: Friday, Mar 10, 2006 @ 7pm
Game: Raptors vs Nuggets

Location: Air Canada Centre, Toronto

Meet & Greet with Jose Calderon, Charlie Villanueva and Rafael Araujo before the game @ 6pm sharp in the Ice Box on the 300 level at Air Canada Centre.
Latin-inspired half-time show; other great in-game features. A portion of the ticket price will go towards sending $300,000.00 worth of clothing, medical supplies, computers, and toys to 3000 orphans in 3 Latin countries Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Brazil .Enjoy 20% off tickets, staring from $28.00. For more information visit Raptors.com. For tickets call Clayton Smith @ 416.815.6173
or email csmith@mapleleafsports.com 

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Click Here For: 2005-05 Toronto Raptors Season Game Highlights

NBA

  NBA TV: Charlie V. sat down with NBA TV at MSG, Mar 21, 2006
  Dunk: Villanueva throws down on the Hawks, Mar 1, 2006
  Dunk: Charlie V. serving up a facial over the Blazers, Feb 12, 2006
  Dunk: Raptors vs. Knicks, CV Dunks on Lee Highlight, Feb 3, 2006
  NBA TV: 2006 NBA Draft - 7th Pick, Jun 28, 2005 (Real Player)

College

  ESPN: 2005 College Plays of the Year (Look out for CV)
  NCAA: UConn vs. NC State - Highlights, Mar 20, 2005
  ESPN: College Game Day - March Preview, Mar 5, 2005
  ESPN: UConn vs. Georgetown, Coach 700 - Highlights, Mar 2, 2005
  ESPN: UConn vs. Notre Dame - Highlights, Feb 21, 2005
  ESPN: UConn vs. Syracuse - Highlights, Feb 7, 2005
  ESPN: UConn vs. Seton Hall - Highlights, Jan 17, 2005
  ESPN: UConn vs. Oklahoma - Highlights, Jan 10, 2005
  ESPN: Exclusive Jim Calhoun Interview @ UConn, Nov 11, 2004
  Matt Macri: UConn Championship Run, Apr 2004 * 40.3 MB
  Matt Macri: 2004 UConn Season Highlights, Apr 2004 * 57.7MB
  ESPN: UConn vs. West Virginia - Highlights, Feb 7, 2004
  ESPN: UConn vs. Syracuse - Highlights, Feb 2, 2004
  ESPN: UConn vs. Boston College - Highlights, Jan 31, 2004
  ESPN: UConn vs. Rutgers - Highlights, Jan 6, 2004

High School

  6Sports: Villanueva to Enter into NBA Draft, May 12, 2003 *
  6Sports: Villanueva Plays Pickup Games @ Kansas, May 8, 2003

 



Date: Feb 16, 2006
Who: Rick Kamla, H
ost of NBA TV Fantasy Hoops
MP3 Clip (1.12MB)
Date: Feb 16, 2006
Who: Steve Kerr,
Former Player and NBA Analysis
 MP3 Clip (600KB)
Date: Feb 17, 2006 
Who: Charlie V.
What: 2006 All-Star Weekend Experience
MP3 Clip (1.41MB)
Date: Dec 2, 2005
Who: Flow 93.5 FM Toronto Radio

What: Rookie 31sec
MP3 Clip (701KB)


Credit: All-Star (Feb'06) interviews conducted by Dave Goldstein

 [MORE AUDIO]

  Interview: Gary Charles - AAU Long Island Panthers, Feb 17, 2006
  Interview: Charlie's 1st Time Facing Luol Deng (NBA), Dec 13, 2005
  CV3: CV Website UConn Freshman Introduction, Mar 2004
  WHUS Radio: UConn Men Win Big East Tournament, Mar 2004
  WHUS Radio: UConn Men Beat Duke at Semifinals, Apr 2004
  WHUS Radio: UConn Men Win 2nd National Title, Apr 2004
  NPR Morning Show: UConn Men Capture NCAA Title, Apr 2004
  NPR Morning Show: UConn Fans Celebrate Twin Wins, Apr 2004
  NPR Morning Show: NCAA Basketball Preview, Nov 16, 2004
  Music: UConn Huskies - Official Fighting Song
  Music: UConn Huskies - U_C_O_N_N, Go Huskies Song
  Music: UConn Huskies - Go UConn Song
  Music: NCAA Official 2004 Final Four Song - One Shining Moment
  Music: 93.7 FM (DJ KG) - 2004 Huskies, Hip Hop Mix
  Music: KC 101 FM - 2004 Huskies, Usher Yeah Game Clip Remix
  Music: 2004 Huskies, The Way You Move Game Clip Remix
  Music: 2004 Huskies, Roc Your Body Game Clip Remix

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Apr 8, 2006: Mitchell credits Babcock - SLAM! Sports, Canada

Apr 5, 2006: Charlie's OK with Smith - SLAM! Sports, Canada

Apr 2, 2006: Villanueva sucking it up - SLAM! Sports, Canada

Apr 2, 2006: Villanueva can't afford a sick day - London Free Press, Canada

Apr 1, 2006: Villanueva growing into force - Times Picayune, LA

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Mar 27, 2006: Career game for Charlie V, loss for Raps - Toronto Star, Canada

Mar 19, 2006: Children's Alopecia Project at the 76ers in Philly - TheOpenPress.com

Mar 13, 2006: Villanueva Receives Community Assist Award for February - Raptors Community, NBA Cares

Mar 13, 2006: Villanueva Receives Community Assist Award for February - NBA.com

Mar 13, 2006: Villanueva's Block Seals Comeback - Metro News, Canada

Mar 10, 2006: Raptors firing on just four cylinders - Toronto Star, Canada

Mar 7, 2006: The Questions with Charlie Villanueva -Sports Illustrated, SI.com

Mar 5, 2006: Charlie V. Touches Lives of Kids with Alopecia - Toronto Star, Canada

Mar 5, 2006: Uphill battle for Villanueva - SLAM! Sports, Canada

Mar 5, 2006: UConn Rookie Helping Raptors - New York Post

Mar 3, 2006: Villanueva silencing critics - SLAM! Sports, Canada

Mar 1, 2006: Rookie report and the race for ROY runner up - ESPN Insider

Feb 21, 2006: The BIOFiles with Charlie Villanueva - CBS SportsLine.com

Feb 12, 2006: Villanueva Stepping Up: Rookie heading in the right direction - SLAM! Sports, Canada

Feb 3, 2006: The rookie cream, surprises and disappointments - ESPN Insider

Feb 3, 2006: Rookie Charlie Villanueva made his first career start and finished with 18 points & 9 rebounds - CV31 News

Feb 1, 2006: Charlie Villanueva Selected to Play in 2006 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge - CV31 News

Jan 3, 2006: Charlie Villanueva Named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2005 - CV31 News

Nov 28, 2005: Charlie Villanueva is presented the Raptor's Community MVP award for the months of October and November 2005 - CV31 News

Oct 9, 2005: Villanueva not slowed by bad night's sleep - SLAM! Sports, Canada

Mar 29, 2005: Charlie Villanueva Declares for NBA Draft - UConnHuskies.com

Mar 28, 2005: Villanueva could declare this week - NY Daily News, NY

Mar 23, 2005: Calhoun makes UConn pitch to Villanueva - NY Daily News, NY

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