Puncturing Sensation

Tried to hit, or moved like a pendulum _ _ _ _ _
Grand; very large _ _ _
University attended by author of Horton Hears a Who! _ _ _ _ _ _
In 2004 World Peace – the sports star – won the award for this type of player _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First word of nickname for player known for his “slam” dunks from the free throw line _ _ _
Jeff Buckley album with the same name as its first single. _ _ _ _ _