Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times: Pete Newell, who died Monday at 93, built a basketball power at California that might have challenged John Wooden's UCLA dynasty if health concerns hadn't forced his premature retirement in 1960.
Arizona Daily Star: Mike Davis, who took over for Indiana coach Bob Knight about a month before the 2000-01 season, has advice for Russ Pennell, who is taking over for Lute Olson: "Pray every night," he said.
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times: USC begins a stretch of four games in six days Tuesday night when it plays host to New Mexico State.
Jeff Rice, Centre Daily Times: The New Jersey Institute of Technology suffered its 35th consecutive loss, falling to Penn State, 74-47.
Mark Adams: Ever wonder what the prep notes look like for TV analyst? The ESPN analyst posts his notes for the Idaho State-Hawaii game on his site.
ESPN: The ESPN Full Court TV master schedule (pdf).
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