---Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, pictured left, reached 879 career victories by building a program, not just a team. Much like North Carolina's Dean Smith - whose mark Krzyzewski tied with the top-ranked Blue Devils' 98-72 victory over Elon and whose record he could surpass as quickly as Dec. 29, against UNC Greensboro, which would push Coach K to second on the men's victories list.
---This came out last week, but it's a good read on Syracuse big man Rick Jackson.
---Long Island's Julian Boyd was diagnosed with noncompaction cardiomyopathy and was told he'd never be able to play basketball again.
---Andy Glockner projects his picks for the field of 68.
---San Diego State is a top ten basketball team.
---Rodney McKissic
(www.twitter.com/rodneyjmckissic)
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