Prep work always yields nuggets. The more prep, the better the nuggets. (In fact, we stumbled onto one yesterday that will be blown out to post later this week.)

Anyway, here’s some tidbits for you to track and put on your calendar. Order the cake now to beat the rush:

• Tony Shaver is five wins from 450 in his career, and 13 wins from 100 at William & Mary.
• Pat Kennedy is 16 wins away from 500 for his career.
• Bruiser Flint’s first victory gives him 150 at Drexel, and he is 15 wins away from 250 career victories.
• Blaine Taylor is 12 wins away from 200 at ODU.

Also, a couple of links:

Brian Mull reports that Dom Lacy will not be returning to UNCW. Of note: UNCW now has two players taller than 6-5 on its roster (Matt Wilson, Keith Rendleman).

Here’s a good piece from Boston.com writer Julian Benbow on Matt Janning’s push to make an impact and a future in the NBA.