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Newly assertive Gary Clark becoming even more of a force for Cincinnati Bearcats

Team leader in scoring and rebounding/ Tom Groeschen

When Gary Clark takes over, look out.

University of Cincinnati senior forward Clark is coming off a most valuable player performance in the Cayman Islands Classic last week, including 17 points in the No. 11-ranked Bearcats' 78-53 win over Wyoming in the tournament finals. Clark on Monday was named American Athletic Conference player of the week.

UC coach Mick Cronin has tried for four years to get the mellow Clark to assert himself. The upside is that Clark generally has been a warrior, with his 1,080 points ranking 42nd on the UC career list.