Player of the week: Robert Vaden, UAB

He picked a good time to score a career-high 33 points, including the go-ahead trifecta with just 1:15 left to play as Mike Davis' Blazers stunned Kentucky. UAB came back from a 17-point deficit thanks to Vaden, who was on fire in the second half. He finished the game hitting 10-of-18 field goals, including seven-of-11 three-pointers in the 79-76 surprise.

Team of the week:Miami (Fla.)

For those who picked the Hurricanes to finish at the bottom of the ACC standings, think again. My friends, Frank Haith has done a super job early on as Miami is now 9-0 following a 64-58 win at Mississippi State. Starkville is a tough place to play as Jack McClinton scored 29 points to key the W!

Coach of the week: Herb Sendek, Arizona State

He has a very young squad, though they sent a message in a blowout win over Xavier. Playing four freshmen for a good part of the game, ASU enjoyed its first home victory over a ranked non-conference opponent since Dec. 20, 1980, when the Sun Devils defeated No. 7 Ohio State.

Diaper Dandy of the week: DeJuan Blair, Pittsburgh

He came up big in a win over Oklahoma State. The underrated Blair hit eight-of-10 field goals, scored 20 points, grabbed 10 boards and blocked five shots as Jamie Dixon's squad remained unbeaten, 85-68 over the Cowboys.

Shock of the week: Ohio U. over Maryland

The Bobcats stunned the Terps, 61-55. It was just the fourth non-conference home loss in 19 seasons for Maryland under Gary Williams. Leon Williams had 15 points and 15 rebounds in the upset.

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