Each week, Ill write about the sport I love: college basketball:Congratulations to California coach Cuonzo Martin and Maryland coach Mark Turgeon. Both recently received contract extensions.Injuries can change the fortunes of teams. Duke is dealing with some early-season injuries and the same can be said for Michigan State. Gavin Schilling and Ben Carter are out for the Spartans.Memphis transfer Austin Nichols did not get off to a good start at Virginia. He was suspended for the season opener. Not the way to start your Virginia career.Look for bigger things from Oklahomas Christian James this season. He will have an increased role for the Sooners.College basketball exhibitions are under way and every year there are a few scores that make fans shake their heads. I would not put too much stock in those results. Coaches often experiment with different line-ups in these contests,
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