Mayo Impresses In Debut, showcased everything <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Mayo went on to fight the feeling, and at times, gave the New Orleans Hornets a pounding with a performance that filled up the statistical sheet. The 6-5 highly touted first-round draft pick (third overall) showcased everything from defensive intensity to his well-known offensive versatility. One might even say Mayo sold popcorn given the capacity crowd that filled a gym in the Thomas & Mack Center. Worth the price of admission was moments just before halftime when Mayo found himself charging toward the basket on a fast break with Hornets forward Hilton Armstrong closing in on him at the rim. The pair met at the basket as Mayo exploded for a right-hand slam dunk over Armstrong's reach. Armstrong was called for a foul, and the crowd buzzed for several minutes after Mayo converted the free throw.</div>
