To know list: 8 hearts that beat as one

* Grizzlies. This roster has issues from top to bottom. Jerry West's toughest summer is just ahead.

* Celtics. Danny Ainge will have to get back to the youth movement.

* Kings. Lottery, anyone?--Sean Deveney

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[8] DECISIONS, DECISIONS

Will they stay or will they go?

Of the 45 U.S.-based players who announced their NBA draft entry, nearly half insisted they were not hiring agents, thus retaining the option of resuming (or commencing) their college careers. Among those who will have decisions to make by the June 21 deadline to withdraw:

Dee Brown, PG, Illinois. It's unlikely any NBA team will gamble on a 5-11 player with limited point guard experience, but playing at the June 7-10 Chicago predraft camp should help him.

Prediction: Back to school.

Jarrett Jack, PG, Georgia Tech. He has the game to do well at the predraft camp, but he'll still rank no better than the fourth point guard. In 2006, he could be a lottery pick.

Prediction: Gone.

Ike Diogu, PIF, Arizona State. With his strength, toughness and skills, he ought to go in the top 10. The only question is how many lesser players will be chosen ahead of him.

Prediction: Gone.

Matt Walsh, SG, Florida. A great shooting week in Chicago could excite pro scouts. He knows how to get open and has become better at creating his own shot. He'll have to show he has 24-foot range.

Prediction: Back to school.

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--Mike DeCourcy

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