101.  Yes, he is a top contender for national player of the year honors and probably will win his third consecutive award as defensive player of the year.

102.  Among them were Malaysian national midfielder Azizol Abu Haniffah, Uzbekistan import Moustava Belialov and several other former national players.

103.  Among them was Malaysian national midfielder Azizol Abu Haniffah as well as Uzbekistan import Moustava Belialov and several other former national players.

104.  At halftime, Ohio State retired the number former national player of the year Gary Bradds.

105.  As a junior, Battier earned second-team All-America honors and won his second national defensive player of the year award.

106.  At least eight national players are now playing abroad, having taken advantage of eligibility rules that allow players to change national allegiance easily.

107.  At least eight Indonesian national players are now playing abroad, having taken advantage of eligibility rules that allow players to change national allegiance easily.

108.  Battier, the national player of the year last season, was a four-year letterman and capped his college career with a national championship.

109.  Battier, a two-time national defensive player of the year, said he was just trying to make a play.

110.  Battier has also been the national defensive player of the year the past two seasons and could become just the third player to win three straight.