Kalin Lucas' rehab from a torn Achilles' tendon was ahead of schedule, enough that he'd likely be ready for the start of NBA training camp. His stock was still high despite the injury, putting him among the nation's best guards.

Durrell Summers played well enough in the NCAA tournament to make entering the NBA draft a possibility.

Michigan State was an unexpected Final Four participant after fighting through injuries to several key players.

Kansas - gone.

There's a favorite in Duke, a little guy in Butler, a team returning to the big-time in West Virginia and a regular hardly anyone figured would get so far this season in Michigan State.

Tweety Carter and LaceDarius Dunn are the Baylor version of Scottie and MJ, although a moment ago they looked more like Montana and Rice.

Kalin Lucas scored 24 points in his return to the starting lineup and No. 10 Michigan State snapped a three-game losing streak with a 65-54 victory over beat Penn State on Saturday.