Robbie Hummel's large fan club includes opposing players as well

CHICAGO | Purdue's Robbie Hummel believes he can follow Luke Harangody and E'Twaun Moore to an NBA payday, and those who've traded elbows and jump shots with him are in complete agreement.

The long way back: Robbie Hummel back to form after two ACL tears

February 24, 2010. Robbie Hummel drives home from the airport after a road game at Minnesota. His roommate, graduate assistant Bobby Riddell, rides shotgun.

Celtics' draft pick E'Twaun Moore finds his game in Italy

When E'Twaun Moore was drafted 55th overall by the Boston Celtics last June, his native East Chicago beamed with pride and the region cheered.

AL HAMNIK: Ex-shooting star takes his game to a new level

Remember Dan Palombizio?

Purdue's Moore, Johnson join Celtics' youth movement

EAST CHICAGO | E'Twaun Moore never quit believing, even as the NBA draft board quickly shrank before his eyes Thursday night and the phone remained quiet.

E'Twaun Moore's NBA dream comes true

East Chicago native E'Twaun Moore was drafted 55th overall by the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. He will join his Purdue teammate JaJuan Johnson, who was picked in the first round by the Celtics.

Moore selected by Celtics with 55th pick of the draft

CHICAGO | They needed someone to proof read the NBA's 2011 Draft Guide before it was made available to media on Thursday night.

NBA scout: E.C.'s E'Twaun Moore will have his number called

Some basketball websites question E'Twaun Moore's NBA pedigree. Huh?

AL HAMNIK: EC's Moore hopes to cash in on frequent miles package

E'Twaun Moore could have his pilot's license by now if he sat in the cockpit.

AL HAMNIK: Purdue's Hummel must put his NBA dream on hold

Robbie Hummel refuses to dwell on the negative and let it tear him apart like tissue paper. That sobering approach probably saved his sanity.

East Chicago's Moore chasing NBA dream with both feet on the ground

Edna Moore will gladly admit it and without regret. Her son, E'Twaun, has made her cry several times. Good tears. Happy tears. The kind of tears that make parents' hearts pump with pride.