1.   Billups has acquitted himself well despite not starting his final two seasons at North Carolina.

2.   Bonner believes he would have made a difference in the finals last season, too.

3.   A fan favorite while he played the final five seasons of his illustrious career with the Stars, Carbonneau joins a rebuilding Canadiens franchise as supervisor of prospect development.

4.   After the loss to North Carolina in the regional final last season, the Kentucky media criticized Rhodes for his lack of leadership and failed potential.

5.   But they may be the reason the Knicks will not return to the finals this season.

6.   Chicago swept the Galaxy in the Western Conference finals last season.

7.   Griffey missed eight games in his final three seasons in Seattle.

8.   Groveton lost in the state finals last season and returns six offensive starters from that team.

9.   Harper is one of those people who wishes that Riley would have played Blackman during the finals last season.

10.   He played one season for the Mets before spending his final five seasons with the Padres.