What is needed now, is to know if they are better fit with this new roster than the old one, before they entered the playoffs.It's not all about Dallas though. Their division rival, the San Antonio Spurs, boast the new acquisition of Jefferson, and other playoff foes also gradually becoming better.Here in Dallas, reality can be hard to perceive and predict easily; but one thing's for sure: whether or not the Mavs do succeed come post-season, their roster is indeed stranger than fiction.. I don't know how true this is, but considering it was posted on Brock's own Facebook page, I consider it pretty reliable.A message was posted on Brock's Facebook page about 45 minutes ago saying that Brock would be returning to the UFC in July.That's all that was said and if something pops up anytime soon, I will post it here.If this is true, I would imagine the proposed bout between Frank Mir and Shane Carwin at UFC 111 in March would be for the No 1 contender slot.. Ah, Christmas time.It is when the sports move indoors from the blistering cold, and the hardwood heats up. In the SEC, there is no more dominating team than the Kentucky Wildcats.Wins over North Carolina and Connecticut have leaped Kentucky back into the forefront of the college basketball world.Amongst the SEC Featured Columnists, Kentucky is aunanimous vote as number one. Who cares if they are young, these Wildcats are the real deal Just like his Memphis squads.2. TennesseeTiger Histalmos, Auburn Tigers Featured Columnist: A close loss to the Purdue Boilermakers is the only blemish. 
Rest of Volunteers's games have been blowout wins.Joel B: Potential, Potential, Potential Will it translate onto the national stage in '09-'103. A down game against Syracuse has them just under the Vols at this point, but could jump them at any time.4. Ole MissJoel B: Doubt the 82 points per game will continue against SEC foes.Blake S: The Rebels are the biggest surprise in the SEC this season and look to be the favorite to win the West 5. Two bad losses keep them down for now. Tiger H: This team can play some basketball. If they can get more consistency in conference play, I expect them to take the division.6.

South CarolinaTiger H: A couple of bad outings has the Gamecocks as a question mark as of now. Blake S: The Gamecocks are still a question but have been playing well so far this season.Jameson Fleming, College Basketball Featured Columnist: If the Gamecocks can reach full strength by conference play, then they will be able to make a run at third place in the east. Until then, they need to win enough games to stay in contention for an NCAA bid.7 VanderbiltTiger H: The 'Dores have slipped as of late. Do they have the leadership to find a way to win againJoel B: They are young but still have the talent to compete this season.Blake S: They have not lived up to their billing so far this season.8. LSUJoel B: Speaking of terrible losses, the Tigers have been blown off the court twice this season.Blake S: If they can reach their potential and improve as the season progresses, they can be a very dangerous team.8. AlabamaTiger H: I suspect the Tide will have highs and lows this season. At times, they have looked good. Joel B: Their most recent loss was more impressive than Vandy's two-game loser. 10.