Phew.

Finally, we get to do a story about Brittany Spears that doesn't involve singing, child abuse, or unshaven private parts. And a story about Whitney Houston that doesn't involve singing, crack abuse or unsavory crack dens.

This Brittany Spears and Whitney Houston are not two tabloid train wrecks perpetually attempting a "comeback." They are two promising starting players for the University of Colorado's women's basketball team.

Brittany Spears is a 6-1 forward who "is making her mark as one of the most exciting and dynamic players in the Big 12 Conference and will certainly be a candidate for a variety of in-season and postseason honors."

And Whitney Houston is her good friend, point guard and one of the quickest players on the team, averaging 10.5 points per game.

Together Whitney and Britney might lead the Lady Buffaloes to NCAA glory.
(It's no Grammy or VMA, but it's also no Kevin Federline or Bobby Brown to ruin things either.)

The girls have bonded since becoming teammates. Their mutual famous names helped make them instant friends. Truth be told though, Whitney loves Brittney and Whitney's music. But Britney doesn't like either of them. (Come on Brittney, talk some sense into Whitney please.)

Anyway, lets hope the basketball Whitney Houston and Britney Spears have better luck at achieving success and avoiding disaster, than their namesake musical counterparts.

via NY TIMES

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