BC survives Hurricanes, questionable call

...BC coach Al Skinner said of Jackson, who scored a team-high 18 points in the Eagles' ACC-opening 61-60 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes at Conte Forum. "That's who he is...

Alabi among group with much to prove

...locking in on last week, three of whom you can catch in action during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge tonight: Solomon Alabi, 7-1, So., Florida State Alabi, who has only been exposed to basketball...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Stealthy mid-major programs have NBA talent

...big conferences. The overwhelming majority of players drafted in the first round come from schools in the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-10, SEC and Big East. The few spots not taken by those...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Favors' shot-blocking skills stand out

About 30 NBA scouts traveled to San Juan to take in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last week for a look at some of the top college talent that had gathered t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

First Cup: Monday

...season was broached. ... One day, Carter's name and number should take its rightful place in the ACC rafters and he'll be accorded the same reception that ushered in the arrival of Vinsanity in...

It's hard not to be impressed by the Orange

Syracuse dominated in two consecutive nights at the Garden with blowouts of two teams ranked in the top 12, but its Coaches vs. Cancer title game win ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Memphis, Mizzou close effectively

After assembling the nation's top 2010 recruiting class during the early signing period, Memphis coach Josh Pastner has to be considered one of the top recruiters in college hoops, writes Paul Biancardi.

Bobcats-76ers Preview

Bobcats-76ers Preview

Refs, top conferences and Tebow vs. Ingram

...in Richmond, VA: Please explain to me the difference between the wonderful Pac-10 and the lowly ACC: 2-3 top teams, a group of mediocre teams and 2-3 horrible teams. They look pretty...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Fraschilla: Warren is legit; Cousins must improve

I always have fancied myself as something of a draft guru, and after 30 years of experience around the game of basketball, including 23 as a college c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Reaction to Monday's games and hot topics

Some thoughts and analysis on Monday's games and the latest hot topics in college hoops … Simply amazing: Milestones are great prompts to celeb...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Ten burning questions for 2009-10

How good is Kansas? Does the ACC's size matter? Will the Big Ten perform? It's time for 10 burning questions.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Clippers-Warriors Preview

Clippers-Warriors Preview

...surrounding Len Bias was whether he would dominate the NBA in the same fashion he ruled the Atlantic Coast Conference. Twenty years later, many still wonder

...June 17, 1986. Bias, an All-American who averaged 23.2 points last season and was the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, was the Boston Celtics' top choice in the NBA draft. (AP...