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Blake Griffin may be recovering from arthroscopic surgery but that doesn’t mean he’s not staying busy. The Clippers forward is taking over the SI Vault Twitter feed for the day and  all photos will be his requests. If you’re not already on Twitter, this is the perfect time to join. Check the SI Vault feed throughout the day for Blake’s favorite photos. (Greg Nelson/SI)
SI Vault Twitter Feed | Blake Griffin’s Top Dunks

Blake Griffin may be recovering from arthroscopic surgery but that doesn’t mean he’s not staying busy. The Clippers forward is taking over the SI Vault Twitter feed for the day and  all photos will be his requests. If you’re not already on Twitter, this is the perfect time to join. Check the SI Vault feed throughout the day for Blake’s favorite photos. (Greg Nelson/SI)

SI Vault Twitter Feed Blake Griffin’s Top Dunks

Russell Westbrook stood out during his two years at UCLA, leading the Bruins to two Final Four appearances, and he’s standing out in the 2012 playoffs. The former Bruin poured in 23 points and added 12 assists as the Thunder took a 3-2 series lead with a 108-103 victory over the Spurs on Monday. Oklahoma City can secure a trip to the Finals with a victory Wednesday night in front of its home crowd. (John W. McDonough/SI)
HUBBARD: Thunder show they are ready to win title

Russell Westbrook stood out during his two years at UCLA, leading the Bruins to two Final Four appearances, and he’s standing out in the 2012 playoffs. The former Bruin poured in 23 points and added 12 assists as the Thunder took a 3-2 series lead with a 108-103 victory over the Spurs on Monday. Oklahoma City can secure a trip to the Finals with a victory Wednesday night in front of its home crowd. (John W. McDonough/SI)

HUBBARD: Thunder show they are ready to win title

Larry Brown coaches the ABA’s Carolina Cougars during the 1972-73 season. He would go onto win Coach of the Year and lead the Cougars to a 104-64 record in two seasons with the team. Brown, now 71, has agreed to take over as head coach of the SMU Mustangs, his first college coaching position since Kansas in 1988. (AP)
GALLERY: Larry Brown’s Basketball OdysseyGLOCKNER: Will Brown find success at SMU?

Larry Brown coaches the ABA’s Carolina Cougars during the 1972-73 season. He would go onto win Coach of the Year and lead the Cougars to a 104-64 record in two seasons with the team. Brown, now 71, has agreed to take over as head coach of the SMU Mustangs, his first college coaching position since Kansas in 1988. (AP)

GALLERY: Larry Brown’s Basketball Odyssey
GLOCKNER: Will Brown find success at SMU?

Darius Miller (1), Anthony Davis (23), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14), Terrence Jones (3) and Marquis Teague (25) walk on the court to start the second half during the National Championship game against Kansas. Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist, Teague and Jones and sophomore Doren Lamb all declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Best Photos from the NCAA Championship Game

Darius Miller (1), Anthony Davis (23), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14), Terrence Jones (3) and Marquis Teague (25) walk on the court to start the second half during the National Championship game against Kansas. Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist, Teague and Jones and sophomore Doren Lamb all declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

GALLERY: Best Photos from the NCAA Championship Game

Terrance Jones flushes home a dunk during Monday’s national championship game against Kansas. Jones recorded nine points and seven rebounds as the Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks 67-59. (John W. McDonough/SI)
GALLERY: Photos from the Kentucky-Kansas championship gameWINN: A spectacular freshman class leads Kentucky past KansasVIDEO: Watch highlights from the national championship game

Terrance Jones flushes home a dunk during Monday’s national championship game against Kansas. Jones recorded nine points and seven rebounds as the Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks 67-59. (John W. McDonough/SI)

GALLERY: Photos from the Kentucky-Kansas championship game
WINN: A spectacular freshman class leads Kentucky past Kansas
VIDEO: Watch highlights from the national championship game

Anthony Davis, Marquis Teague, Terrence Jones and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist walk off the floor after beating Baylor in the Elite Eight. The Wildcats face Kansas tonight for the national championship. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
STAPLES: Kentucky-Kansas is more than good vs. evilDUSTER: Position-by-position analysis of title gameMANDEL: Enjoy Kentucky star Davis while you canWINN: Robinson relishes his second shot at Kentucky

Anthony Davis, Marquis Teague, Terrence Jones and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist walk off the floor after beating Baylor in the Elite Eight. The Wildcats face Kansas tonight for the national championship. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

STAPLES: Kentucky-Kansas is more than good vs. evil
DUSTER: Position-by-position analysis of title game
MANDEL: Enjoy Kentucky star Davis while you can
WINN: Robinson relishes his second shot at Kentucky

Louisville’s Scooter McCray passes the ball upcourt during the 1983 Final Four semifinal game against Houston. The Cardinals would wind up losing to the Cougars. Will Louisville have more luck on Saturday when they face in-state rival Kentucky? (Manny Millan/SI) 
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Louisville Basketball DAVIS: Previewing this weekend’s Final FourVIDEO: Can Louisville match up with Kentucky?

Louisville’s Scooter McCray passes the ball upcourt during the 1983 Final Four semifinal game against Houston. The Cardinals would wind up losing to the Cougars. Will Louisville have more luck on Saturday when they face in-state rival Kentucky? (Manny Millan/SI) 

GALLERY: Classic Photos of Louisville Basketball 
DAVIS: Previewing this weekend’s Final Four
VIDEO: Can Louisville match up with Kentucky?

Anthony Epps, Antoine Walker and Ron Mercer huddle during the 1996 national title game against Syracuse. The Wildcats won 76-67 to capture their first national championship in 18 years. Can kentucky walk off as champions again after this weekend’s Final Four? (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Kentucky BasketballDAUSTER: Does Louisville have horses to top Kentucky?

Anthony Epps, Antoine Walker and Ron Mercer huddle during the 1996 national title game against Syracuse. The Wildcats won 76-67 to capture their first national championship in 18 years. Can kentucky walk off as champions again after this weekend’s Final Four? (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

GALLERY: Classic Photos of Kentucky Basketball
DAUSTER: Does Louisville have horses to top Kentucky?

Paul Pierce (34) and Ryan Robertson celebrate as they leave the game in the final minute of the 1998 Big 12 Tournament championship. Pierce led the way with 26 points as the Jayhawks defeated the Sooners, 72-58. Kansas will face Ohio State in the national semifinal on Saturday. (AP Photo/Kerwin Plevka)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Kansas Jayhawks BasketballVIDEO: Bill Self joyous after Kansas defeats North CarolinaMANDEL: Kansas celebrates unexpected trip to Final FourWINN: A first look at powerful Final Four in New Orleans

Paul Pierce (34) and Ryan Robertson celebrate as they leave the game in the final minute of the 1998 Big 12 Tournament championship. Pierce led the way with 26 points as the Jayhawks defeated the Sooners, 72-58. Kansas will face Ohio State in the national semifinal on Saturday. (AP Photo/Kerwin Plevka)

GALLERY: Classic Photos of Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
VIDEO: Bill Self joyous after Kansas defeats North Carolina
MANDEL: Kansas celebrates unexpected trip to Final Four
WINN: A first look at powerful Final Four in New Orleans

Members of the North Carolina bench watch the final seconds of their season tick down during Sunday’s 80-67 loss to Kansas. Kentucky, Louisville and Ohio State will join the Jayhawks in the Final Four. (David E Klutho/SI)
MANDEL: Self’s brilliant move helps Kansas stop UNCWINN: “Russ-diculous” rally saves LouisvilleSTAPLES: Kentucky enjoys smooth ride to Final FourGLOCKNER: Ohio State survives tumultuous season

Members of the North Carolina bench watch the final seconds of their season tick down during Sunday’s 80-67 loss to Kansas. Kentucky, Louisville and Ohio State will join the Jayhawks in the Final Four. (David E Klutho/SI)

MANDEL: Self’s brilliant move helps Kansas stop UNC
WINN: “Russ-diculous” rally saves Louisville
STAPLES: Kentucky enjoys smooth ride to Final Four
GLOCKNER: Ohio State survives tumultuous season