Next Week

A magic show is expected when Earvin Johnson, sidelined for more than three months by an injury to his left knee, returns to the Lakers' lineup as Los Angeles makes a run for its second consecutive NBA championship. John Papanek reports.

The valley, as Midwesterners call the Missouri Valley Conference, is enjoying a resurgence, with quality teams like Wichita State, stars like Drake's Lewis Lloyd and fans who aren't averse to donning mops. Curry Kirkpatrick checks out the scene.