11.   Besides Hoffman, sophomore guards Jessica Cheeks and Aisha Hollans return, along with senior guard Tiffany Elmore and senior forward Carmen Krause.

12.   Alabama sophomore guard Rod Grizzard denied rumors that he might leave school early for the NBA.

13.   Bruins sophomore guard Baron Davis was a junior at Santa Monica Crossroads School at the time.

14.   But for youthful spark and flash, the Hawkeyes have sophomore point guard Dean Oliver.

15.   But he is prepared to handle the burden, especially after sophomore guard Scoonie Penn transferred to Ohio State.

16.   But the best news for Boston College is the return of the sophomore guard Ryan Sidney.

17.   But the reluctant sophomore point guard is trying to get over a November groin pull, an injury that limits his defense and practice time.

18.   But the sophomore guard was born in Kansas City, Mo., and has lived in other places.

19.   But they did have sophomore point guard Alton Mason, who flew to meet the team after learning he will be academically eligible for the rest of the year.

20.   Diana Taurasi, the precocious sophomore guard, drew two fouls in the first minute and a half.