1.   And starting point guard Jeff McInnis knows what to expect - a few hard picks from Malone.

2.   ASU will be without swingman Derrick Davis tonight and probably for the rest of the season, and might be without starting point guard Alton Mason tonight.

3.   ASU starting point guard Marcell Capers takes a lot of pride in his job, and it shows.

4.   Barone started three guards in the second half.

5.   A case in point is starting right guard Bernard Dafney, a member of the much-maligned offensive line.

6.   A big part of the problem for UCLA was starting point guard Tyus Edney.

7.   Buffalo Bills starting offensive guard Jamie Nails was arrested and charged in East Aurora, N.Y., early Monday with driving while intoxicated.

8.   Chargers starting guard Joe Cocozzo and starting tight end Duane Young, two key blockers, were inactive.

9.   Cincinnati starting point guard Damon Flint was suspended one game by head coach Bob Huggins for showing up late for practice, the school said.

10.   Eisley played only one season for the Mavericks, but he knew his minutes were going to be limited because of the success of starting point guard Steve Nash.