Notebook: McAllister drawing scout’s attention

Bryant McAllister's 36-point effort at Rhode Island vaulted him to the top of the Atlantic 10 scoring lead -- and got him some attention from an NBA scout. McAllister increased his average to a conference-best 19.4 points per game, ahead of La Salle senior Steven Smith (19.0). The senior guard, who tied a school record with eight 3-pointers, also caught the eye of Dallas Mavericks scout Kevin Stacom, who played at nearby Providence and attended Wednesday's game. McAllister is trying to become the first Duquesne player to lead the A-10 in scoring since Derrick Alston in 1994.