11.   Lavin said the development is also a wise public relations move for Microsoft.

12.   Lavin said this current wave of area success could just be a cycle, but Braswell said all is on schedule in the San Fernando Valley.

13.   Lavin did not say what that opportunity was, but reading between the lines he gave the impression that Dalis would not be averse to making a change.

14.   Lavin has said that his job security -- considered tenuous, in part because of the relatively modest buyout -- often becomes an issue with recruits.

15.   Lavin said Bozeman simply is going through typical growing pains.

16.   Lavin said Davis will probably be allowed to play in five-minute intervals.

17.   Lavin said earlier in the week that the Tar Heels would provide UCLA with a report card on its deficiencies, much like Kansas did last December.

18.   Lavin said he did it because his kids wanted it.

19.   Lavin said McKnight planned to try out next fall.

20.   Lavin said Utah State reminds him most of Oregon State, but he also sees similarities to Stanford, particularly on offense.