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Congratulations to former Jackson State star Lindsey Hunter on being named interim coach of the Phoenix Suns. And good luckā€”the Suns are in last place in the Western Conference.

Thursday, Jan. 24

College basketball (6-8 p.m., ESPN 2): Ole Miss tries to stay undefeated in SEC play and continue their march to the NCAA Tournament at home against the Tennessee Volunteers.

Friday, Jan. 25

NBA (7-9:30 p.m., ESPN): The San Antonio Spurs face the Dallas Mavericks in a battle featuring two of three NBA teams from the Lone Star State.

Saturday, Jan. 26

College basketball (7-9 p.m., Fox Sports Network): Rick Ray and his rebuilding Mississippi State Bulldogs will have their hands full at home against the best team in the SEC, the Florida Gators.

Sunday, Jan. 27

NFL (6-9 p.m., NBC): One week before the Super Bowl, the best players from the NFC and AFC head to Honolulu, Hawaii, to play in the Pro Bowl.

Monday, Jan. 28

College basketball (6-8 p.m., ESPN): The Pittsburgh Panthers face a potential Final Four team, the Louisville Cardinals, in a Big East contest.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

College basketball (8-10 p.m., ESPN): Ole Miss has another tough test against the young but talented Kentucky Wildcats.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

College basketball (8-10 p.m. CSS): Mississippi State welcomes SEC newcomer the Texas A&M Aggies to Starkville in basketball.

One of the best tight ends in NFL history could be calling it a career. So long to Tony Gonzalez, who opened the door for other tight ends with basketball backgrounds, Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham.

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