25 points, 20 boards, and 9 swats in Saturday’s win over Seton Hall. Though Connecticut could be in trouble further down the road (actually as soon as Monday vs. Pitt) with Jerome Dyson out for the season. A.J. Price and Craig Austrie (Dyson’s replacement) were a combined 4-20 from the field. If UConn is to stay on top, Thabeet, along with Jeff Adrien (14 points and 15 boards on Saturday), are going to need to be sensational in every way imaginable. Losing Dyson is bigger than pundits seem to be leading on.

6′10 sophomore Blake Griffin

In 31 minutes against Texas Tech on Saturday scored 40 (16-23 fg), grabbed 23 boards, and basically had a whole segment of Sportscenter all to himself. Is it just me or is he the next Amar’e Stoudemire?

6′4 junior Jodie Meeks

Against Arkansas on Saturday poured in 45 (17-24 fg), hauled in 7 boards, and swiped 3, all without the services of Patrick Patterson (sprained ankle). Averaging over 25 ppg while being the number one target on opponent’s scouting reports. Made a disgustingly difficult shot to beat Florida on Tuesday. Do you believe the hype?

6′5 junior Joseph Harris

In a 3 point win over VMI on Saturday, the Coastal Carolina forward notched 33, grabbed 22 boards, and chipped in with 6 feeds. The win propelled the Chanticleers to 5-9 in the Big South while dropping VMI to 2nd place at 11-3.

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Players to keep away from small children and animals

He’s a tower.

Though sometimes the coach can’t get him out of the game quick enough.

The game’s pace often times leaves George doubled over after just a minute or so. Lots of 5 on 4’s result. Gotta have the big man in there, but, to a point.

And yet, when his minutes are finely controlled, George can wreak havoc on any team on any end of the court.

Against the UNC Tar Heels last year, Kenny put up 14 points, 11 boards and 4 blocks in 24 minutes of action.

Will Kenny’s role ever expand?

07/08 stats- 19.4 min/gm, 69.6 % fg, 65.2 % ft, 3.3 blk, 12.4 ppg, 7 reb

If George can play a strong 25 min/gm and block at least 4 shots while improving on his ppg and rebounding averages, Asheville will win another 20 games and be invited to another postseason tourney.

The more Kenny is “in the game”, the chances Asheville can compete for the conference crown rise dramatically.

This will be the year the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs will win the Big South tourney and go dancing.

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Prediction 7: Less is actually more