11.  While Jalen Rose received his most improved player award Wednesday, the proud veteran he replaced got his shooting in.

12.  Who will be the most improved player in the league?

13.  He has been having the best clay-court season of anyone, but against Medvedev he faced a vastly improved player who grew up on clay.

14.  The Brazilian has been having the best clay-court season of any player, but against Medvedev he faced a vastly improved player who grew up on clay.

15.  Even so, he says playing in established, highly competitive leagues like the ones in Italy and Spain, has improved Romanian players.