Mississippi State's Dan Mullen didn't know Manny Diaz before his team faced Middle Tennessee this past season. But Diaz and his defense impressed Mullen that day, and now Diaz is charged with helping Mullen turn things around in Starkville.  

Syracuse's Jim Boeheim moved to the top of the Rivals.com coach power rankings as his team continued its school-record start with victories over Providence and Cincinnati. But he wasn't the only one grabbing a top spot for the first time this week. Get inside for a ...  

Gonzaga, with Elias Harris, hosts Saint Mary's on Thursday night with the winner taking control of the West Coast Conference race. That's one of several games featuring mid-major teams that Mike Huguenin highlights in his weekday viewer's guide.