1.   But successful NCAA tournament runs invariably include a close encounter or two, and for Kansas it could happen as early as the second game.

2.   His amazing run has included, for example, a thrilling playoff victory over former La Habra resident Bob May in the PGA Championship two weeks ago.

3.   Others reportedly considering a run include Boston City Councilor Charles Yancey and Cambridge Councilor Katherine Triantafillou.

4.   The run included a three-point swish from LaFrentz and three-point plays from LaFrentz and Scot Pollard, who also came alive in the second half.

5.   That run included one technical foul on Orlando coach Doc Rivers for protesting calls.

6.   That run included the shot of the match, a running backhand cross-court passing shot from behind the baseline.

7.   That run included two breaks at love.

8.   That hot run included victories at the Bob Hope Classic and the Genuity Championship and a tie for fifth at the Honda Classic.

9.   The run included a technical foul against Cincinnati coach Bob Huggins for complaining about a call.

10.   The run included a technical foul against Huggins for complaining about a call.