1.   Anymore, one tournament is more than most top U.S. newcomers can manage at the start of their careers.

2.   The top newcomers are freshman point guard Kareem Reid and junior-college guard Jesse Pate.

3.   The next night in Toronto, the Blue Jays show off their top newcomer when Roger Clemens pitches against Chicago.

4.   Although injuries have taken a toll on his formidable skills, he found a place with Portland and finished second in NBA voting for top newcomer and top reserve.

5.   But a mix of veterans and top newcomers should keep Cuba in contention.