Perhaps it's time to start seriously considering an EMU squad that is now 6-2 after sneaking by the Boilermakers up in Ypsilanti. Or perhaps not.

First we looked at teams that were off to a strong start, now it is time to address players. Did we have a little big-man bias? Possibly, but the guards will get their due, don't worry.

The Shockers have been shocking through the first month of the season, going 8-0 and making it look easy. The voters have rewarded Wichita State with a No. 24 ranking in this week's AP poll.

Arizona, UNLV and Virginia Commonwealth all entered the MRI Top 25 this week after strong wins. More notable were the teams dropping down after losses, including an Illinois State team that gave Louisville a scare Saturday.

A brilliant college basketball coach who obscured himself from the world through a mix of humor and eccentricity died Saturday. You'll also find a deeply complex individual whose impact on the game is undeniable.

Creighton and Gonzaga have both made significant jumps in the latest AP Top 25 thanks to tournament wins. The opposite is true for Memphis. A poor showing at Atlantis has dropped the Tigers from the latest rankings, to one of four mids getting votes

North Texas earned its second win against a Division 1 opponent as Tony Mitchell had 21 points and nine rebounds. Looks like Tony Benford finally thought to get him the ball.

Creighton, Gonzaga and Memphis continue to be ranked, but the real news is what is happening outside the Top 25, where several mid-major teams are starting to get noticed.

Bowling Green's A'uston Calhoun scored 30 points and helped push Cleveland State to overtime in the opening round of the NIT Season Tip-Off. It wasn't enough as Tim Kamczyc led the Vikings past the Falcons 79-73