21.   And the game was played at the Palestra, which is to college basketball there what the Cotton Bowl is to football here.

22.   And, more important, is college basketball well?

23.   Annoyed with the suspensions, an Overland Park association that represents college basketball coaches has helped organize the Student Basketball Council to give players a voice.

24.   And, in a me-first era of college basketball, Dudley and Grizzard have put the success of Alabama basketball ahead of an NBA payday.

25.   Arizona, not expected to dance at this party for another year, blew a breath of fresh air into college basketball by upsetting Kentucky for the national championship.

26.   Anyone unfamiliar with college basketball needed only to be in the hallway to know which team represented David and which was the big guy.

27.   As college basketball approaches March Madness, the perceived order of merit has been turned upside down.

28.   Aside from four Notre Dame hoop telecasts, this is the only college basketball NBC has all year.

29.   As well prepared as he was for college basketball, Bailey was surprised by how nasty some crowds can get.

30.   At the same time, moving up the food chain of college basketball presents a double-edged sword for programs and coaches.