81.   Otis Nixon can play some center, huh?

82.   Part of the challenge of playing center that is different from the wing is coverage.

83.   Players tall enough to play center in a previous generation now deftly bring the ball upcourt.

84.   Petr Sykora and Sergei Brylin play center, but each is back in the minor leagues.

85.   Rebecca Lobo, playing center for the New York Liberty, helped bring it to a mainstream audience.

86.   Reynolds has never played center in a game, not even in high school, but will get more work there this week.

87.   Rookie lineman Roberto Garza is adjusting to playing right guard after playing center in high school and college.

88.   Radja played center for Jugoplastika Split, a three-time European Champions Cup winner, but has been a power forward in the NBA.

89.   Radja plays center, although he is more suited for power forward.

90.   ROGER DUFFY, the left guard, will play some center alternating with the rookie JOHN BOCK.