Randolph Morris, tonight's games...

Kentucky's sophomore center, Randolph Morris, originally suspended for the rest of the season, was granted a reprieve today when the NCAA issued a second statement saying that Morris would only be suspended half of the season, or 14 games. The original suspension was for recieving over $7,000 in paid expenses related to tryouts from nine NBA teams. Morris should not have backed off after practically declaring himself "NBA material". A commitment is a commitment. On the other hand, the Wildcats are glad to have Morris back...sort of. Kentucky will be a much better team once conference play begins and Morris returns to the lineup.

No Top 25 teams in action tonight, but 2 big games nonetheless.

Missouri State (6-0) at Arkansas (6-2)
A chance for both of these teams to make some noise. Tony Mejia picks the Razorbacks by 12, but I can't see that happening. Missouri State is one of the top few mid-majors in the country, and the Bears have seven players averaging over 9 points per game. Arkansas, on the other hand, has been playing sloppily.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee (3-2) at Wisconsin (8-1)
This game is huge for UWM. They have a lot on the line, because this is their last chance to win a big game until the NCAA's. After tonight, the Panthers play no more high-majors. I haven't seen much from the Panthers so far this year, dropping a couple road games to start the year. They might be on the right track, however, with a good win over inconsistent Hawaii.

12/15 picks:
Wisconsin 77, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 65
Missouri State 80, Arkansas 65

6ft1 Top 10
1.)Duke
2.)Villanova
3.)Connecticut
4.)Memphis
5.)Florida
6.)Texas
7.)Illinois
8.)Louisville
9.)Gonzaga
10.)UCLA

6ft1 Mid-Major Top 10
1.)Bucknell
2.)Missouri State
3.)Northern Iowa
4.)Davidson
5.)UNC-Wilmington
6.)Old Dominion
7.)Buffalo
8.)Penn
9.)Iona
10.)Loyola-Chicago

--Dave