1.   As always, Lavin was right on top of it.

2.   Because of NCAA and NIT tournament conflicts, Lavin was the only coach in the gym, and his name was announced over the P.A. system.

3.   A few days later, the interim tag was removed and Lavin was named head coach.

4.   But lately Lavin has been limited when it comes to teaching life lessons of accountability and culpability.

5.   But Lavin is not the only offender at St. Vincent, merely the most visible and chronic.

6.   But Lavin was born to the game.

7.   First, he all but guaranteed that Lavin would be back next year.

8.   For much of the past two months, Lavin has been more passionate on the sidelines.

9.   Is Lavin out, Pitino in?

10.   It seems Lavin has been in a process of rebuilding his team the last three seasons.