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Michigan Bragging Rights

Sophomore forward Raymar Morgan believes Michigan State is getting better each time out. Judging by its latest performance, there may not be any room left for improvement.

The 10th-ranked Spartans look to remain perfect at home this season on Sunday when they face struggling Michigan for the 162nd time in a Big Ten matchup.

Aggies Struggling

Texas A&M has never had success in the Big 12 tournament, exemplified by its first-round loss to Oklahoma State last season. Now, the Aggies' struggles in conference play are extending to the regular season.

Having lost three straight, No. 18 Texas A&M looks to avenge last season's defeat to Oklahoma State when the teams meet Saturday.

Scorching Hot

Kansas hasn't opened with 20 straight wins in 11 seasons.

The second-ranked Jayhawks likely won't have much trouble matching that feat when they conclude their season series with struggling Nebraska on Saturday in a Big 12 matchup at Allen Fieldhouse.

Taking on The Tigers

John Calipari walked into a team meeting with his Memphis Tigers earlier this season needing to calm down some restless players.

With only 40 minutes per game, Calipari needed his Tigers to accept roles coming off the bench behind starters like senior Joey Dorsey and juniors Robert Dozier, Chris Douglas-Roberts and Antonio Anderson.

UCLA Rallies

Kevin Love was determined not to let the crowd get to him.

UCLA's 6-foot-10 freshman center knew that returning to his home state and playing against the school his father played for would be tough.

But Love kept his wits, and finished with 26 points and 18 rebounds to lead the eighth-ranked Bruins to an 80-75 victory over Oregon on Thursday night.