Leading Off

Flat-out Hustle
Oklahoma center Jabahri Brown is about to find out how hard the hardwood is at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Texas guard T.J. Ford, who led his team from a 15-point second-half deficit to a 76-71 win last Saturday, showed why he's SI's Player of the Year (page 32).

Late, Great Shot
Duke swingman Dahntay Jones's release wasn't quite quick enough as time ran out with the Blue Devils trailing 82-79 in Chapel Hill. After reviewing TV replays, referees ruled that the three-pointer, which went in, was launched after the buzzer.

Heaven Cent
Wisconsin guard Kirk Penney gets flipped air by fans and teammates after Badgers beat Illinois on March 5 in on to win the Big Ten title.