Team preview: Duke

Blue Ribbon Illustrated previews the 2003-04 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2003

UCLA's class could help Bruins to another Final Four

With the late signing period coming to an end, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 25 2008 basketball recruiting classes.

Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1

It's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.

Minimal questions about these eight

Jay Bilas takes a quick look at what's keeping eight other top teams from breaking into our projected Final Four.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2005

Randolph is healthy and confident

Shavlik Randolph actually had a bit of a swagger. He was beaming with confidence. He didn't look timid at all.

Final Four Top 25

Sure, UConn is the 2004 national champ. But who are the teams to watch in 2005? Start with these.

SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 3: Daniel Ewing #5 of the Duke Blue Devils looks for an open pass as Rashad Anderson...

UConn-Duke stealing semifinal show

It may not produce the national champion, but we've waited for UConn-Duke all season.

This year's 'reunion' shifts to San Antonio

Call it 'Eight Degrees of Final Four Separation,' but be sure to begin with John Lucas.

Hoosiers edge Horns for top class

Who scored big in the early signing period? Was it Indiana or UT? Duke or UNC? Bill Hodge breaks it down.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2003

Duke willing to follow Deng's lead

Expectations are higher than ever for freshmen, but Duke just may have one capable of playing a lead role.

UConn has players in place to claim '04 crown

Who stays and who leaves early dictates the early favorites to win the 2004 national championship.