1.   Against Texas, Kansas started Johner, who had come off the bench the previous two games in favor of Ben Rutz.

2.   Golden State free agent Jason Caffey is a middle-income player that the Sonics believe can produce solid minutes off the bench with his muscle and rebounding.

3.   He used just seven players, with only David Wingate and Cummings coming off the bench.

4.   He was the first off the bench and first on the court as he cheered his teammates on their ride into the Elite Eight.

5.   If he can bounce back from ligament damage in the left knee, he has some power, which the Sox need off the bench.

6.   No one has cracked the starting lineup or come off the bench to provide the Cowboys with a memorable performance in a crucial situation.

7.   Wilkens said it remained to be seen whether Blaylock, if he remains on the roster, could help the Hawks best by playing off the bench.

8.   And there is always the prospect of wing Jonah Lomu coming off the bench as he attempts to regain his best touches.