PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Robert Vaden, UAB
He totaled 71 points in wins over UTEP (88-81) and Tulane (69-44). In those victories, he hit 14 trifectas as the Blazers make a run for an NCAA tournament bid.

CO-COACH OF THE WEEK: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke and C. Vivian Stringer, Rutgers
Coach K and Rutgers women's coach Stringer both earned career win No. 800 last week.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: Gonzaga
Mark Few's team took over the lead in the WCC with a big win over St. Mary's (88-76). The Zags also got a win over Portland, 73-51.

DIAPER DANDY OF THE WEEK: Dominique Jones, South Florida
He totaled 48 points in a pair of wins as Stan Heath's squad beat Seton Hall and Rutgers. Jones hit the winning shot against the Scarlet Knights as USF broke a 23-game Big East road losing streak.

SHOCK OF THE WEEK: St. Bonaventure over Saint Louis
The Bonnies entered the road game 7-20 while the Billikens were 16-12 coming in. The road team went away with a 70-50 stunner, leaving Rick Majerus disappointed.

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