> ... A writer > from Denver asked Pitino about trade rumors concerning Chauncey Billups. > The coach said he never attempted to trade the rookie and that five teams > have come to him with offers. ''We've said no within five seconds,'' Pitino > said. Mark Estepp 704 262 3111 Appalachian State University 704 265 8696 (fax) Esteppjm@AppState.edu