http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller Doug Haller covers ASU and Pac-12 basketball for for The Arizona Republic. Follow him at Twitter.com/DougHaller. Email him at doug.haller@arizonarepublic.com Doug Haller covers ASU and Pac-12 basketball for for The Arizona Republic. Follow him at Twitter.com/DougHaller. Email him at doug.haller@arizonarepublic.com en-us http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/156047 http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/156047  10. Oregon center TONY WOODS puts one back against California.

 9. Washington State's BROCK MOTUM attacks the rim against Gonzaga.

8. Washington's DARNELL GANT with a strong putback against Arizona State.

 7. Arizona freshman NICK JOHNSON rises up against Clemson's big man.

6. Oregon's CARLOS EMORY with perfect timing against Utah.

5. Oregon's OLU ASHAOLU throws down with authority against Nebraska.

4. No dunking list is complete without ...

read the rest of this post]]>  10. Oregon center TONY WOODS puts one back against California.

 9. Washington State's BROCK MOTUM attacks the rim against Gonzaga.

8. Washington's DARNELL GANT with a strong putback against Arizona State.

 7. Arizona freshman NICK JOHNSON rises up against Clemson's big man.

6. Oregon's CARLOS EMORY with perfect timing against Utah.

5. Oregon's OLU ASHAOLU throws down with authority against Nebraska.

4. No dunking list is complete without ...

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1. Kentucky (26-1).
2. Syracuse (27-1).
3. Misssouri (25-2).
4. Duke (23-4).
5. North Carolina (23-4).
6. Kansas (22-5).
7. Michigan State (22-5).
8. Ohio State (22-5).
9. Georgetown (20-5).
10. Marquette (22-5).
11. Baylor (22-5).
12. Notre Dame (19-8).
13. Florida (21-6).
14. Michigan (20-7).
15. Murray State (26-1).
16. Wisconsin (20-7).
17. New Mexico (22-4).
18. UNLV (22-6).
19. Florida State (19-7).
20. Louisville (21-6).
21. Temple (21-5).
22. Wichita State (24-4).
23. San Diego State (20-6).
24. California (22-6)
25. Virginia (20-6).
 
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1. Kentucky (26-1).
2. Syracuse (27-1).
3. Misssouri (25-2).
4. Duke (23-4).
5. North Carolina (23-4).
6. Kansas (22-5).
7. Michigan State (22-5).
8. Ohio State (22-5).
9. Georgetown (20-5).
10. Marquette (22-5).
11. Baylor (22-5).
12. Notre Dame (19-8).
13. Florida (21-6).
14. Michigan (20-7).
15. Murray State (26-1).
16. Wisconsin (20-7).
17. New Mexico (22-4).
18. UNLV (22-6).
19. Florida State (19-7).
20. Louisville (21-6).
21. Temple (21-5).
22. Wichita State (24-4).
23. San Diego State (20-6).
24. California (22-6)
25. Virginia (20-6).
 
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read the rest of this post]]> http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154983 http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154983 1. Kentucky (25-1).
2. Syracuse (25-1).
3. Missouri (23-2).
4. Duke (21-4).
5. North Carolina (21-4).
6. Kansas (20-5).
7. Michigan State (20-5).
8. Ohio State (21-4).
9. Baylor (21-4).
10. Georgetown (19-5).
11. UNLV (22-4).
12. Marquette (21-5).
13. Florida (19-6).
14. San Diego State (20-4).
15. Wisconsin (19-6).
16. Florida State (17-7).
17. Murray State (24-1).
18. Michigan (19-7).
19. Indiana (19-6).
20. Notre Dame (17-8).
21. Louisville (20-5).
22. Virginia (19-5).
23. Wichita State (22-4).
24. Gonzaga (20-4)
25. St. Mary's (23-3).
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2. Syracuse (25-1).
3. Missouri (23-2).
4. Duke (21-4).
5. North Carolina (21-4).
6. Kansas (20-5).
7. Michigan State (20-5).
8. Ohio State (21-4).
9. Baylor (21-4).
10. Georgetown (19-5).
11. UNLV (22-4).
12. Marquette (21-5).
13. Florida (19-6).
14. San Diego State (20-4).
15. Wisconsin (19-6).
16. Florida State (17-7).
17. Murray State (24-1).
18. Michigan (19-7).
19. Indiana (19-6).
20. Notre Dame (17-8).
21. Louisville (20-5).
22. Virginia (19-5).
23. Wichita State (22-4).
24. Gonzaga (20-4)
25. St. Mary's (23-3).
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read the rest of this post]]> http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154688 http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154688 It's a good question, one I haven't had much time to investigate. On Dec. 10, Mike Adras resigned suddenly after 13 seasons as head coach. Dave Brown took over on an interim basis, leading NAU to an upset win at Arizona State. Since then, however, the Lumberjacks have struggled. Entering Thursday's contest against Weber State, they are 5-19 and 1-11 in the Big Sky.
I've heard names of potential candidates (Oregon State assistant coach David Grace among them), but lately one in particular has stood out: Arizona State assistant coach Scott Pera.
Considering his boss, ...

read the rest of this post]]> It's a good question, one I haven't had much time to investigate. On Dec. 10, Mike Adras resigned suddenly after 13 seasons as head coach. Dave Brown took over on an interim basis, leading NAU to an upset win at Arizona State. Since then, however, the Lumberjacks have struggled. Entering Thursday's contest against Weber State, they are 5-19 and 1-11 in the Big Sky.
I've heard names of potential candidates (Oregon State assistant coach David Grace among them), but lately one in particular has stood out: Arizona State assistant coach Scott Pera.
Considering his boss, ...

read the rest of this post]]> http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154669 http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154669 The team's leading scorer and rebounder, Lockett has missed ASU's last six games with a sprained right ankle, an injury he has reaggravated since hurting it Jan. 14.
The Sun Devils are 1-5 without Lockett.
"Getting better every day,'' said Lockett, averaging 13.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. "The last week or so we've made some real good progress,"
It's not known how much Lockett will be able to provide. He has yet to participate in a full practice. Monday, he played in 5-on-0 drills and the ankle "reacted pretty well," he ...

read the rest of this post]]> The team's leading scorer and rebounder, Lockett has missed ASU's last six games with a sprained right ankle, an injury he has reaggravated since hurting it Jan. 14.
The Sun Devils are 1-5 without Lockett.
"Getting better every day,'' said Lockett, averaging 13.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. "The last week or so we've made some real good progress,"
It's not known how much Lockett will be able to provide. He has yet to participate in a full practice. Monday, he played in 5-on-0 drills and the ankle "reacted pretty well," he ...

read the rest of this post]]> http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154494 http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154494 1. Kentucky (23-1).
2. Syracuse (23-1).
3. Ohio State (19-3).
4. Missouri (21-2).
5. North Carolina (20-3).
6. Baylor (21-2).
7. Kansas (18-5).
8. Florida (19-4).
9. Duke (19-4).
10. Michigan State (18-5).
11. Murray State (23-0).
12. Florida State (16-6).
13. Georgetown (18-4).
14. UNLV (21-4).
15. Creighton (21-3).
16. San Diego State (20-3).
17. St. Mary's (22-2).
18. Marquette (19-5).
19. Virginia (18-4).
20. Wisconsin (18-6).
21. Mississippi State (18-5).
22. Michigan (17-7).
23. Indiana (18-6).
24. Wichita State (20-4).
25. New Mexico (19-4).
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read the rest of this post]]> 1. Kentucky (23-1).
2. Syracuse (23-1).
3. Ohio State (19-3).
4. Missouri (21-2).
5. North Carolina (20-3).
6. Baylor (21-2).
7. Kansas (18-5).
8. Florida (19-4).
9. Duke (19-4).
10. Michigan State (18-5).
11. Murray State (23-0).
12. Florida State (16-6).
13. Georgetown (18-4).
14. UNLV (21-4).
15. Creighton (21-3).
16. San Diego State (20-3).
17. St. Mary's (22-2).
18. Marquette (19-5).
19. Virginia (18-4).
20. Wisconsin (18-6).
21. Mississippi State (18-5).
22. Michigan (17-7).
23. Indiana (18-6).
24. Wichita State (20-4).
25. New Mexico (19-4).
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Arizona-Cal Fight - Click here for funny video clips
The statement:
"I would like to clarify that my actions last night were a reflex in response to a player falling on top of me while running at top speed toward our bench. Prior to my arrival at Arizona and as a former head coach and an assistant coach for eight seasons at the University of California, I have great respect for the Pac-12 Conference, the Cal program and Jorge Gutierrez and the ...

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Arizona-Cal Fight - Click here for funny video clips
The statement:
"I would like to clarify that my actions last night were a reflex in response to a player falling on top of me while running at top speed toward our bench. Prior to my arrival at Arizona and as a former head coach and an assistant coach for eight seasons at the University of California, I have great respect for the Pac-12 Conference, the Cal program and Jorge Gutierrez and the ...

read the rest of this post]]> http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154341 http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154341 "It's getting better," Lockett said. "The swelling finally is starting to go down. These last four days we've really made progress."
The junior guard hopes to return for Thursday's home game against Utah. Without him, ASU is 1-4. In losses at Utah and Stanford, the Sun Devils failed to score more than 44 points.
"It's frustrating, especially watching stuff like ...

read the rest of this post]]> "It's getting better," Lockett said. "The swelling finally is starting to go down. These last four days we've really made progress."
The junior guard hopes to return for Thursday's home game against Utah. Without him, ASU is 1-4. In losses at Utah and Stanford, the Sun Devils failed to score more than 44 points.
"It's frustrating, especially watching stuff like ...

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*Jared Cunningham, Oregon State
Leads the Pac-12 in scoring (20 ppg) in conference games; second nationally in free throws attempted, third in steals.

*Allen Crabbe, California.
Not so much for his scoring (15.7 ppg in conference games), but also for his rebounding (6.6 rpg).

*Jorge Gutierrez, California.
The ultimate glue guy: Averages 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists. And he defends, too.
*Solomon Hill, Arizona (right).
Starting to become the 'Cats' go-to man. Also, the Pac-12's second-leading rebounder in conference games.

*Tony Wroten, Washington.
Averaging 17.7 ...

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*Jared Cunningham, Oregon State
Leads the Pac-12 in scoring (20 ppg) in conference games; second nationally in free throws attempted, third in steals.

*Allen Crabbe, California.
Not so much for his scoring (15.7 ppg in conference games), but also for his rebounding (6.6 rpg).

*Jorge Gutierrez, California.
The ultimate glue guy: Averages 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists. And he defends, too.
*Solomon Hill, Arizona (right).
Starting to become the 'Cats' go-to man. Also, the Pac-12's second-leading rebounder in conference games.

*Tony Wroten, Washington.
Averaging 17.7 ...

read the rest of this post]]> http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154067 http://s.azcentral.com/home/Blog/DougHaller/154067 Jordan Bachynski -- Apparently, the sophomore center recently told coach Herb Sendek that he needed to start playing like an animal. If so, the aggressive mindset  served Bachynski well. In his last three games, Bachynski averaged 10 points and 7.3 rebounds, shooting 11 of 14 (78.6 percent) from the field.  At times, Bachynski played with more intensity than he has in two seasons, calling for the ball in the post and chasing after every rebound. . Bachynski still misses too many defensive assignments and his foul shooting (40 percent) is terrible, ...

read the rest of this post]]> Jordan Bachynski -- Apparently, the sophomore center recently told coach Herb Sendek that he needed to start playing like an animal. If so, the aggressive mindset  served Bachynski well. In his last three games, Bachynski averaged 10 points and 7.3 rebounds, shooting 11 of 14 (78.6 percent) from the field.  At times, Bachynski played with more intensity than he has in two seasons, calling for the ball in the post and chasing after every rebound. . Bachynski still misses too many defensive assignments and his foul shooting (40 percent) is terrible, ...

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