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Alford once again has Knight on schedule (AP)

No matter where he coaches, New Mexico’s Steve Alford ends up with mentor Bob Knight on the schedule. He’s not doing it on purpose and, frankly, he doesn’t like it. Saturday’s fifth meeting between Texas Tech’s Knight and his former player will be about the same for Alford as the previous four — “not fun.” “I want them to be successful, and I want us to be successful,” Alford said.

Caracter suspended for breaking curfew
Louisville forward Derrick Caracter has been suspended from the No. 22 Cardinals indefinitely for a curfew violation, coach Rick Pitino said Monday.

Power Rankings: Tough week for Bulldogs
Gonzaga and Butler both took tough losses this week, but only one took a big hit in Frank Burlison’s power rankings.

Low: Vandy finds special talent Down Under
Vanderbilt’s Andrew Ogilvy has yet to get the national renown some of his freshman classmates have received. But the NBA scouts know about him, and the SEC is going to learn about the Aussie soon, too, writes Chris Low.

Glockner: Mills a source of pride back home
Patty Mills is leading a surprisingly ranked St. Mary’s team. He was a surprise star - and just the third Aborigine ever — on the Australian national team. And the 19-year-old handles it all with aplomb, writes Andy Glockner.