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Devan Downey led South Carolina to its first-ever win vs. a No. 1 team.

Tue., Feb. 2: The USBWA has selected South Carolina guard Devan Downey as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 31. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and will be handed out each Tuesday this season. The SEC Player of the Week averaged 31.5 points and 37 minutes in two games, including 30 points in an upset of top-ranked Kentucky.

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BYU's Rose, Farmington State's Steward to receive 2009-10 Courage Awards

2009-10 USBWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS • PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE TIPOFF (FEBRUARY 2010)

Steve Carp: We don't get asked too often for help, but when we do, we try our best to come through.

Joe Mitch: The USBWA has made plans to help the NABC launch a new media campaign.

Nicole Vargas The USBWA is ready to unveil its newest honor, the Rising Star Award.

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