Jan 2, 2006

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brandon Roy, Washington

He had a pair of outstanding performances, scoring 35 in a win over Arizona State and 35 in a double-overtime loss to Arizona. Against the Wildcats, Roy hit a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime, and another trifecta to extend the contest to a second overtime.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: California

The Golden Bears swept a pair of Pac-10 road games, winning at USC and UCLA. Leon Powe and California made a major statement with those Ws.

COACH OF THE WEEK: Jamie Dixon, Pittsburgh

The Panthers remained unbeaten with a win at South Carolina and a home victory over a tough, physical Wisconsin squad. Dixon has done a nice job blending in veterans like Carl Krauser with youngsters that have contributed.

DIAPER DANDY OF THE WEEK: Sam Young, Pittsburgh

He came through with a number of key baskets in the wins over South Carolina and Wisconsin. Young finished with 16 points in each game.

SHOCK OF THE WEEK: Elon over Clemson

The Phoenix came in with a 2-9 record, neither victories against Division I opponents. The Tigers were 11-1 and a big favorite playing at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Elon 74, Clemson 69.

The Phoenix had five players in double figures in the shocking victory.

Dick Vitale coached the Pistons and the University of Detroit before broadcasting ESPN's first college basketball game in 1979. Send a question for Vitale for possible use on ESPNEWS.