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December 30, 1999
Basketball Star Makes a Difference for a Young Boy

Contact:
Darren Johnson
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Selfishness in athletics is a common theme in the media nowadays. But on New Year's Eve night, Southampton College of Long Island University's Curtis Small will prove that athletes can be positive role models.

WLNY TV-55 will air a special feature on its 11 o'clock news on Friday, December 31, filmed at Southampton College. Sports anchor CJ Papa interviewed the Colonial basketball star and his "little brother" last week at the Southampton Gymnasium.

Small is an active member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and mentors Kenji, a fourth grader at Southampton Elementary School. Last semester, 14 Southampton College students helped area youths from broken homes.

Small led the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference last year in scoring with 22 points per game. The men's Runnin' Colonials this season are 5-2 and ranked No. 6 in the Northeast in Division II. At the end of the season, the top six teams from the Northeast make the NCAA tournament.

WLNY TV-55 is available over the airwaves and on cable throughout the New York Metropolitan area. Consult your TV guide for channel information.