1.   Beaumont also is hoping to enter the league, joining teams in Austin, San Angelo and several smaller cities.

2.   Barkley, a Sixers teammate when he entered the league, majored in sweat under the master.

3.   Before he entered the league, only a handful of players had signature basketball shoes or endorsements of any kind.

4.   Both the Raptors and Grizzlies entered the league last season.

5.   A player would remain on the scale even longer if he enters the league directly out of high school or after a few years in college.

6.   After entering the league with the New York Islanders, the Flames made the playoffs in their second season.

7.   Going from backup to starter is a role that fits Brister, one that he has played since he entered the league with Pittsburgh.

8.   He entered the league nine years ago as an eighth-round draft choice.

9.   He says he is as fit as he has been since he entered the league.

10.   Holmes entered the league as an undrafted free agent after backing up Ricky Williams at Texas, which was like backing up Cal Ripken on the Orioles.