Wednesday Look Ahead: Pitt stop Vols ' tops weekend

The matchup of the two large buses in Pittsburgh, two large players in the matchup Salt Lake City and irregularities in the withers at Cameron Indoor stadium (Kyrie Irving not included). It is the best weekend college basketball, I ever seen, I admit it. But this is way better than we are to take place within two weeks.

Let's Friday search forward.

Best game of the weekend: Jamie Dixon and Bruce Pearl are the best people to consistently training basketball teams, which are better than the sum of their parts. As the evidence and the fact that Dixon has seven consecutive NCAA tournaments to Pittsburgh and Pearl performs five spot in Tennessee, and neither should the player in the first round NBA draft. This is an incredible achievement to consider heading into all-star race on the Saturday between the Panthers No. 3 and no. 11 Vols. it is also why countless schools you have tried to hire Dixon during the last three years, and why it is willing to hold from Pearl, despite his NCAA Tennessee troubles. Simply put, the two men are very, very well on the job.

More interesting matchup: Games like this weekend games between Arizona and number 21 BYU often referred to as "the matchup between All-American candidate", even if All the candidates won't actually-American match at all. It is silly, but it sounds good. To display. Which is why I place that national Player year candidate Derrick Williams (Arizona forward) will be on Saturday against national Player matchup candidate year Jimmer Fredette (BYU guard) in Salt Lake City. It will actually match and to protect yourself? Rarely, if ever. But I bet you'll watch anyway, because of how I sold it for you.

More interesting matchup: Is the only game with two undefeated teams in addition to the Tennessee-Louisville, Kentucky and Pittsburgh UNLV is a game that helps you to settle the debate about the Columbus. Or not these are for real? With WINS over Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech I know already that UNLV is legitimate, and deserves its number 20 reviews in the last polls, ETC. "But Louisville? Manchester United have won over the opening of the season, the team who subsequently Butler lost three times, and this is pretty much it. So I'm not sold yet. But it is not difficult to be transferred, if it handles the UNLV in Louisville, Kentucky KFC Yum! Wednesday, Saturday and convert I mean one of Columbus in the Sunday evening Top 25 (and one).

Guarantee blowout: The only thing worse than losing the best player on the toe injury in the middle of the season as the Duke lost Irving is the loss of your the best two players to the allegation of sexual violence in the preseason as the St. Louis lost Kwamain Mitchell and Willie Reed. The good news for the Duke is that still contains the Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith. Meantime, St. Louis has losses and Austin Peay. the Hermiston So don't expect the wires down to finish in the top-ranked Blue Devils and Billikens meet Saturday Cameron Indoor stadium. But you still should keep track of every second (because it is a CBS).

Guaranteed upset: Accepted toward you And Texas a & m above No 21 of Washington as a "upset" to choose? Unranked team would have been over ranked team (but it is possible that the Red Sox will protežoval, because the game is College Station). In the event that you, then I'll take Tennessee over Pittsburgh (and I need you to ignore what I might put you in my preview games with Jason Horowitz). The Pearl of the East came up against a big team me two weeks ago. I Suppose that even in this time it is necessary to the poor on him.

Player tries to keep rolling: Oklahoma Marshall Moses had never, on average, nine points over three seasons in this season, but now it cannot be stopped, scoring 30. Senior forward, you have 30 points and 18 rebounds against La Salle last weekend, then you get this effort with 12 frames, and so on complete 12 frames with 31 points in the center of winning over Tulsa. The first player of the Buckeyes get at least 30 in consecutive games since/Kobe Reeves in 1995, he became. Moses, has the chance to extend the range of games, three Saturday, when the Cowboys play of the State of Missouri.

Player tries to get rolling: Steven Gray is not the reason for the Gonzaga has lost two straight games, but it certainly does not help. Senior guard was 5 22 from the loss of Illinois and the State of Washington. Has allocated eight turnovers, which means that the ball away almost Gray gave twice as much times as indicated by the ball in the basket. Which has not been sufficient or against the Illini Athletics. You will not be sufficient Saturday against No 23 Notre Dame, either.

Three things you need to know

1. Bill Self, the order of the fourth Kansas Jayhawks will play their final game without All-American Selby, Josh McDonald's on Saturday. You will be given to the State of Colorado. Selby, then next weekend debut against Southern California. NCAA suspended the guardian of the 6-foot-2 for the first nine games on KU because it received the special benefits in the school.

2. Irving's injury is the weakest of the year, the discussion now focus on the two players: Terrence Jones in Kentucky and Ohio State Jared Sullinger. Jones is averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds for 5 ranked 17th Wildcats heading the game on Saturday against Indiana. Sullinger is averaging 18.1 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 for Buckeyes ranked second for heading game on Sunday against North Carolina.

3. Memphis forward Wesley Witherspoon had surgery to repair a torn meniscus Friday in his right knee. 6-9 Forward was an average of 13.0 points and 4 rebounds for the 49Ers 6 build from 13. That is, Miss about seven games, including a nationally televised showdowns No 9 Georgetown (December 23) and no. 11 Tennessee (Jan 5).

Final thought: So I was looking at the upcoming slate of games, trying to figure out where I can go, and when I stumbled on something and some, most of you know already, but I absolutely no not: Christmas is on a Saturday this year.

This means that we have this weekend college basketball and next weekend in college basketball and next weekend is completely blank, except for the four games in the classic Diamond Head on Saturday (December 25), and Richmond Seton Hall this Sunday (December 26). I really look forward to build the entire Friday around a total of five games? Honestly I doubt it. But I bet it is funny when I, and, depending on how much laughter I drink, I can be.

Proposal for a 2011 NCAA tournament field

 

Updated 12/9/10

New NCAA tournament format 2011 gives us a great teams instead of 37 34 and four of the games.

Two of the "first four" games will feature four of the lowest seeded teams in the field and the other two will have four great teams with the lowest degree of seriousness. The four lowest evaluation teams will play with 16-seeds, they have in the past. The four large teams will play for seed at the bottom of the class, if this is the last seeds would fit. In most cases, this will probably fall into the range of 12 or 13 seed.

Bracket projection are always based on the "as if the tournament has begun today." I am not predict how teams will finish the season.

Conference "champion" is on the team with the least loss of the Conference, with a breakdown by RPI links. I am not predicts that the team will win the League. Is the current leader. As the Conference gets down tournament settings, seeding, head of the highest remaining seed Conference tournament.

The last four: Houston (April 2, 4)

The last four: Butler, Cincinnati, New Mexico, Northwestern
The first four out: Arizona, Mississippi, Missouri, Xavier St.

At large: Baylor St., Kansas, Missouri, Texas on the fence: Oklahoma. St, Texas And & M : Middletown, Connecticut, Georgetown, Louisville, Notre Dame, St. John 's, Syracuse, Villanova, West Virginia
 

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# Kansas St: 7-11 2010 Basketball Preview

Overall rank: # 7Conference place: Big 12 Conference # 12009-10: 29-8, 11-5 postseason 2009-10: NCAA coach: Martine Franck (72-32 at Kansas State, 72-32 total) coach Frank Martin became Kansas State under a contender in the big 12. This year the Wildcats look to take the next step and win Conference Crown. Rival Kansas will have something to say about this, but there is no doubt that KSU is here to stay and will look to develop their elite eight a year ago. Lost keys:(G) Denis Clemente, C Luis Colonies, F Dominique Sutton key newbies: Wildcats have many talents of returning, but surely there are beginners room. Freddy Asprilla had tremendous freshman campaign on International Florida where he averaged 13.7 points and 9 rebounds, 2. After spending a little time for a couple of colleges, 6-10 forward adds some depth in the frontcourt. Small forward, Nino Williams is expected to go to prep school this year, but transfer Dominique Sutton gives KSU need small forward. Shane Southwell also adds some depth to this position. Juevol Myles will battle for playing time at point guard after spending one year at the Junior College. Myles could end up as if he can keep commands under control. Fellow point guard will Spradling complements this pretty impressive class.Backcourt: Jakob Pullen is the obvious star of this group. After averaging 19. paragraphs 3 and 4 assists last year, Pullen WINS ton preseason and postseason accolades. Pullen beautifully outside shooter and knocked down three three-pointers and shot nearly 42 percent of the total. The question is whether the Pullen must be running the point. Last year, Clemente helped him in this Department. Can be effective if it should have the ball in the hands of most of the time Pullen? If Pullen run the show, Rocky will step up its game Rodney McGruder. Sophomore 6-4 is a quality outside shooter, but he has to stay productive while seeing more playing time. Irving Martavious has been touted to recruit, but failed to make much of a splash last year. With more opportunities to play Irving can be huge. Nick Russell until another sophomore who hasn't played a lot of last season. However, Russell is a candidate to play more minutes at and let the play off the ball Pullen.Frontcourt: Curtis Kelly is the frontcourt as Pullen backcourt. Kelly, a former Connecticut Huskie average 11.5 points and command high 6.2 rebounds and 2 blocks in the 0. campaign 2009-2010. Kelly came in the form in the second half of the season and is willing to put up numbers even better than he did last year. Jamar Samuels is one of the parameters to assume for Sutton with small forward position. 6-7 Jr. was excellent sixth people last year and player it all properly. This issue can be in the frontcourt depth. Jordan Enríquez-Roberts is the largest player in the registry on a 7-0 and 245 pounds, and be able to see a more prominent role in this season. Victor Ojeleye isn't big enough to play five spot, but he could see some quality minutes in three or four locations.Who watch: Wally judge was a large set of pickup last year, but it started very slowly and only average 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds during his freshman campaign. But the judge plays his best ball at the end of the season, and he must be prepared to step into a starting role and become the main Interior forces all expected it to be. If so, Kansas State frontcourt would be just fine without Sutton and Luis colon.Final forecast: Kansas State has the same talent as they did last year, and it's scary. Pullen and large inside/outside Kelley duo, but there are some very gifted sophomores in this group who are ready to blossom and become major contributors. With this much talent on the detachment, Rocky ready to launch yet deep NCAA tournament.Predictions post season tournament:NCAA forecast starting five: Jacob Pullen, senior guard, 19 3 ppgRodney McGruder, sophomores, guard 3.9 ppgJamar Samuels, Jr., 11.0 ppgCurtis Kelly, SR., 11.5 ppgWally judge, sharp, 3 3 ppg.

The Walker 30 helps no. 7 UConn squeak past UNH

30 November 2010
Cbssports.com Wire reports
30 November 2010

STORRS Conn.--These are not the Wildcats No. 7 Connecticut was expected to tackle.

One week after forging Michigan State and route Kentucky in Maui Invitational UConn just got from New Hampshire 62-55 in the Tuesday evening behind 30 points of Kemba Walker.

Shabazz Napier added 11 points for Connecticut (6-0), which is not ranked before forging the Spartans and Kentucky Wildcats in Hawaii.

"We had Kemba offensively, and I've had very little else, UConn coach Jim Calhoun said."It is the first all year which has not been fun coaching team under".

New Hampshire (4-2) 39-38 outrebounded UConn and 18 offensive boards.

Huskies trailed in the Wildcats 24-23, and does not take a halftime lead for good in the second half, which is close to six minutes in all.

UConn goes at the end 9-2 run to extend a 49-48 lead to 58-50.

Walker said he expected five freshmen of UConn to learn lesson from this close call.

"We must be provided every night," he said. "This is something that I think they will, and there are some pictures that they should take. "

Myrick Ferg 19 points and eight rebounds to lead New Hampshire, while James Valladares added 12 points.

Wildcats has taken 14-6 lead, thanks to some shot selection of Huskies, poor hit only three of their first 11 trials of the field.

UConn begins from the point of view of defensive pressure. Huskies have had eight of their 13 blocked pictures with seven minutes left in the first half, but still trailed 16-14.

New Hampshire was able to stay ahead of the outrebounding Huskies 25-19 in the first half, PA nine offensive boards.

"We go after the basketball," New Hampshire coach Bill Herrion said. "Is a true focus of our program to play hard and get on the glass. "

Five of the six Valladares hit his first half pictures, including 3 pointer has given New Hampshire lead 24-21.

But Walker jump kick in halftime buzzer gave 15 points and UConn in the next section.

Huskies took their first lead of the layup of Walker 12 seconds in the second half, but not for good, while spinning layup Napier's hit and run foul shot with 14: 08 to go to become a 35-34, part of 12-2 UConn.

New Hampshire not far. Finally, 49-44, Myrick hit the first of two free throws, and Tyrone Conloy hit in the 3-pointer after Wildcats rebounded in the second free disposal and other missed shot.

"We do not play the way we played in Maui," said Nappier. "We just showed how immature, we are. "

Walker, which people in scoring is averaging 30 points a game and needs a further two to reach 1,000 for his career.

Huskies went into the season, in Big East coaches to finish 10th in the Conference.

They opened some eyes, when they beat Wichita State, then-no. 2 Michigan State and then-no. 8 Kentucky in Hawaii.

Since the survey extended to 25 teams in 1989, only better entrance is transition to no. 4 Kansas after forging No. 2 LSU UNLV, no. 1 and no. 25 John on the way to win the 1989 Preseason NIT.

"Maybe we were a little high," said Alex Oriakhi who had seven points and 10 rebounds.I hope this game brings us back to reality for us that we are not good and we still have a lot to work on the show. "

UConn has lost the game in Storrs before January in 97 games, because falling 91-85 of Holy Cross in December 1973.

Victory Connecticut improved 113-4 against an opponent out of the Conference of New England in Calhoun era.

Connecticut assistant coach Kevin Ollie made his debut bench Huskies. it has been rapidly decline from suffering injury eye on 10 November, two days before the Huskies combination, where the Group walking sharply back into his face.

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No. 8 Syracuse continues dominance of Cornell

SYRACUSE, New York (AP) - Rick Jackson dropped 25 books in the NHL, and it shows in his playing. It beats pounding the glass and has not spared an adversary at the moment of the young season.

Jackson, solitary No. 8 Syracuse, elder had 17 points and 13 rebounds, his sixth double-double of the season, Kris Joseph added 16 points and the orange beat Cornell 78 - 58 Tuesday evening.

"I am just thinking go after each (resume)," said Jackson, who entered the game an average 12 points and 13 rebounds."I feel like I'm go quickly, a little more physical, even if I lost the poids.Je would not say I am stronger, but I'm more explosif.Je am just able to bang, down the field a little more."

Syracuse (7-0), a triumph classic tales of victories in Michigan and Georgia Tech, won 33 directly in the series with Cornell (2-5), which has lost four straight across.

Easy victory not blur in the eyes of Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim. After dominating the advice in the first half 27-9, Syracuse place a thin margin of 21-18 in the second and 12 of its 20 slippers.

Brandon cheat, Kris Joseph Dion first year university servers and the ware Jardine, which does not mark the major part of the chessboard, and Boeheim were still a few lyrics kind to say about a team called the most overrated in its 35 years.

"The first half we came, has done a good job of boards of Directors, made some good decisions." The second half, we thought that the game was over, "said Boeheim." ""Our four best ballhandlers had 16 turnover. We do not only appear to implement consistent efforts.

"When you do not have good effort, people are going to score," said Boeheim. "We were just ridiculous slippers we do not only have. We do not only seem to bring over 40 minutes.Nous are a long ways from which we need to do at this stage of the year.»

Second before Errick Peck led Cornell with 14 points and Drew Ferry was nine. Point guard Chris Wroblewski, 15.3 points one engineering team scorer completed game with eight points, missing all attempts of six beyond the arc, but had seven passes.

This is not the same Cornell team which won his third title directly Ivy League and then beat Temple and Wisconsin in the NCAA tournament last season before losing to Kentucky in the round of 16 at the Carrier Dome. Coach Steve Donahue left after a decade of Boston College and eight players of this team are gone, including the high scorer Ryan Wittman, point guard Louis Dale and 7 feet Center Jeff Foote.

Wroblewski, a junior, is leader of the Big Red now, and it is on the nose broken suffered in pre-season practice, it is not completely recovered a sprained ankle.Still, he was 24 on 3-pointers (46%) came in game 11 and had a career high 25 points loss of 56-54 at St. Bonaventure two weeks ago.

Cornell was broadcast at the beginning of the second half as Wroblewski has helped two 3s by ferry to the first 2: 01, 38-17 part-time end after 1 to 12 3-pointers despite several open looks.Wroblewski is a rider of the left wing and two free throws after a technique to reduce lead to 43-29 with 15: 47 left Boeheim and Peck stacking the Big Red 11 less than 2 minutes later.

"I think at the beginning of the game that we truly passive play," said Peck. "We arrived in the dome of carriers, and for many guys, this is their first time here.We are just too play vite.La second half was kind of like we play in practice.Finally, we had a few shots to go.He has played with confidence.»

Parts of three consecutive points Jackson's first center Baye Moussa Keita and a 3 pointer by servers compensate another 3 by ferry and a jumper long baseline by Anthony Gatlin.Syracuse stimulated head to 62-42 on a resounding of slam dunk a hand by Fair at 7 pm, the first year of University smiling widely after completing the game off the coast of a long rebound pass Jackson.

"We play as well as we can," said Joseph. "(Coach) provides plus.Si we have figures of 20 cases against Pittsburgh or Connecticut, we're probably going to lose by 20.Parfois, we must longer patient.Si we do that, we'll be fine.»

Cornell does not mark for a duration of 6 minutes in the second half and does not register a basket for 7: 19 between the Gatlin jumper and a set of three points by Mark Coury at 5 p.m. 10.Syracuse completed the game, making half of his shots from 58, even if orange were only 6 of 22 (27.3%) 3 pointers.

"They have so many athletic and size so", said the first Cornell coach Bill Courtney year. "When they are shooting, it is really not much you can do to the contenir.Étant in the dome and the guys, for the first time to go over there and watching this squad of Syracuse, that looks like an NBA team, the guys can be a little passifs.Nous talked much about it, and in the second half, I think that we felt a little more comfortable.

Joseph had seven points, Jackson scored twice in the Interior and a 3 servers right was Syracuse until 15-3 after slightly more than 4 minutes of play.

Held Syracuse Big Red argued for two scopes in the first half-7: 16 and 3: 26.Après a long jumper right to 15 wing-7_à_13: 18 Wroblewski, orange has responded with a 14-0 run to take control.

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Bubba Wells remains APSU's all-time leading scorer

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In the latest installment in his "Forgotten Legends" interview series, CHN writer Jon Teitel spent some time with Austin Peay great Charles "Bubba" Wells. Wells, who remains the all-time leading scorer in APSU history, led the Governors to the 1996 NCAA Tournament and played in various professional leagues after graduating in 1997. Wells' wife, Tracee, is currently the head coach of the women's basketball program at Tennessee State.

Jon Teitel: How did you get the nickname Bubba and did you like the nickname?
Bubba Wells: I think I got that from being a "Jr." and growing up in a small town in KY. At least that is the story I got, so I am sticking to it!

JT: Why did you choose to go to Austin Peay?
BW: It was close to home, which allowed my family to watch me play.

JT: In 1994 you were named OVC Freshman of the Year, and you also were a three-time First Team All-OVC performer over the next three years. How were you able to come in and contribute as a freshman, and how were you able to dominate throughout the rest of your college career?
BW: I just worked hard. I played in a lot of tourneys in the summertime and got a lot better. I also went to a few big man camps and ran the guard spot so that I could handle the ball more. Where I am from that is all we did in the summer: just play basketball.

JT: In 1996 you scored 26.3 PPG (3rd in the nation) and were named OVC Tournament MVP. Did you feel like you were one of the best players in the country?
BW: I did not think that I was one of the best, but thought I could play with anyone in the country.

JT: What are your memories of the 1996 NCAA Tournament (Wells scored 16 points and had seven assists in a loss to Georgia Tech, who was led by Matt Harpring's 27 points and Stephon Marbury's 17)?
BW: We had a couple of guys who were out, and I missed a few shots as well. We did not get the breaks we needed and just ran out of gas. I remember Stephon was at the free throw line and we asked each other if we were coming out early that year. Matt was a great player who was very strong.

JT: In 1997 you missed the first 12 games of the season due to a left tibia stress fracture, but gained national attention by miraculously returning to the court one month later and scoring 39 points on a career-high 7 three-pointers in 28 minutes in your first game back. How were you able to come back from such an injury, and why were you able to play at such a high level in your very first game?
BW: It was just a blessing. My doctor was great; I even went back to him for surgery after tearing my Achilles in the NBA. Dr. Andrews down in Alabama is great, but Dr. Cooper Beazley is great too and I worked hard on my rehab. I did not lose a lot of muscle and was able to ride a stationary bike to stay in shape. I was only expecting to play 10 minutes in my first game back, but ended up playing 28 minutes.

JT: Although you did not play enough games to qualify for the official scoring title, your 31.7 PPG was the best in the nation, and you were later named conference Player of the Year. What did it mean to you to win such an outstanding individual honor?
BW: Coming from a town of only 7,000 people (Russellville, KY), there are not many people who get out of there and find success in athletics. My cousin Joseph Jefferson was later drafted in the third round by the Colts, which also helped show the townspeople that you could go to school and make a good life for yourself.

JT: You finished your career as the leading scorer in school history. Did you realize at the time how prolific a player you were?
BW: I was the type of guy who never listened to that kind of stuff. I just tried to go out and be the best player I could be. I knew that I was okay, but I was just thankful for the opportunity to play college basketball.

JT: In the summer of 1997 you were drafted in the second round by Dallas but only played 39 games for them. Did you consider your chance to play in the NBA a success (due to making it to the top) or a failure (due to not having a long and noteworthy career)?
BW: Timing is everything, and Dallas already had five experienced guards on the roster. I was rated pretty high after our training camp, but Coach Jim Cleamons told me that he did not play rookies a lot. It was a rude awakening for me, and hurt me a bit after all the hard work I had put in.

JT: After 16 games Don Nelson took over as coach and was looking for a way to stop the Bulls' offense, so he put you in and told you to foul notoriously poor free throw shooter Dennis Rodman (the first-known use of the defensive strategy that would later become known as "Hack-a-Shaq"), but Rodman made 9-12 FT in Chicago's six-point win and you broke a 41-year old NBA record for the quickest disqualification due to personal fouls in an NBA regular-season game (racking up 6 fouls in 3 minutes). What are your memories of that night, and what did you think of Nelson's strategy?
BW: Nellie does all kinds of stuff like that. I look up to him a lot. A lot of people thought I did it accidentally, but he asked me before the game if I would be willing to try it, and I told him that I would do whatever it takes to win. We fell short of winning, but when you are playing against Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen it is hard to make any strategy work!

JT: In 1998 you retired from the NBA due to a torn Achilles tendon and other injuries. Did you feel frustrated that you could not go out on your own terms?
BW: I got past a serious injury in college, so tearing my Achilles during my free agent year after being in the best shape of my life was not good. It was unfortunate, but I knew that I could go overseas.

JT: After the NBA you played in the CBA and USBL, then spent two years playing in the Philippines and Greece. What did you learn from these experiences, and how did they compare to college basketball?
BW: I tell people that my time in college was the best years of my life. I might have been a first round pick if I had went pro after my junior year, but I thought that I could move up if I came back for my final year. My surgery set me back a bit, so I understand why some college players choose to leave early. I have had a great life and been to places I never dreamed of visiting, so I am truly blessed.

JT: After playing abroad you returned to the US and played for the Harlem Globetrotters for two years. What was it like to be a Globetrotter, and what was your favorite memory from that time?
BW: I loved being around the Globetrotters, as they are all good guys. Seeing the world was great, and playing with Magic Johnson in a 2003 game against Michigan State was very special. Magic and I worked the pick-and-roll to perfection!

JT: Since 2005 you have worked as an assistant basketball coach at Austin Peay. Why did you choose to return to your alma mater to coach, and what has the experience been like?
BW: My experience with Coach Loos was great. He is someone who helped me get my degree, and I value everything that he does. He is strictly old-school, and has not changed 1 bit over the years. He stressed defense, and helped me kick-start my coaching career.

JT: In 2007 you married Tracee Wells, who was named 2008 OVC Coach of the Year as the women's basketball coach at Tennessee State. What has your wife taught you about coaching college basketball, and do you find that the men's game is very different from the women's game?
BW: The women are a little different from the men, as the men are better at leaving their problems off the court. Sometimes she asks me for advice, as she knows I played a lot of basketball. She is very good at what she does and I think she has a lot more coaching to do; I think she can move up pretty quick. She understands the business, which means that she understands when I am gone a lot for my own job.

Wells is also on Jon's list of best fantasy players in OVC history.

Austin Peay: Bubba Wells (1997) 2267 PTS (#1), 40.5 3P% (#3), All-American, conference POY

Eastern Illinois: Henry Domercant (2003) 2602 PTS (#1), 798 REB (#2), 66 BLK (#5), 285 3PM (#1), 40.5 3P% (#4), 85.2 FT% (#2), All-American, conference POY

Eastern Kentucky: Mike Rose (2009) 1763 PTS (#2), 184 STL, 271 3PM (#2), 38.2 3P%, 75 FT%

Jacksonville State: Robert Lee Sanders (1990) 1983 PTS (#1), 256 3PM (#1), All-American, conference POY

Morehead State: Ricky Minard (2004) 2381 PTS (#1), 417 AST (#2), 247 STL (#1), 226 3PM (#1), conference POY

Murray State: Popeye Jones (1992) 2057 PTS (#4), 1374 REB (#1), 2-time conference POY

SE Missouri State: Carl Ritter (1963) 1916 PTS (#1), All-American

Tennessee State: Dick Barnett (1959) 3209 PTS (#1), 3-time All-American

Tennessee Tech: Earl Wise (1990) 2196 PTS (#1), 845 REB (#4), 155 STL (#5), All-American

Tennessee-Martin: Lester Hudson (2009) 1727 PTS (#2), 169 STL (#3), 230 3PM (#2), 85.6 FT% (#1), All-American, 2-time conference POY