Phoenix area features three ESPNU 100 talents

Once the chasm between Arizona's grassroots basketball talent and the other hotbeds was as wide as the Grand Canyon. These days...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Draft-Centric First Cup: Friday

...who select at No. 4. But he also said he has not heard from the Heat. Then, Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless, considered a top-five talent, said he saw no reason for a workout with...

O'Neill has plenty of work to do at USC

Your job? Keep as many recruits as you can, re-recruit your own team and deal with NCAA allegations while recruiting for the future. It's been quite a first 40 days for new USC coach Kevin O'Neill.

O'Neill to keep USC staff intact

...Va.). USC released Jones from his national letter of intent and watched as Jones latched on to Arizona and new coach Sean Miller. Miller has landed three former USC recruits in Jones, Derrick Williams (a...

Olson returns, then retires, as the drama continues for Arizona

The drama that plagued Arizona last year was supposed to have ended with Lute Olson's return. But concerns and confusion still lingered around the Wildcats' program, and Olson's sudden retirement ensures that the drama will continue, writes Andy Katz.

Team preview: Arizona

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2008-09 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Olson won't pursue 'one-and-done' players at Arizona, report says

Former Arizona signee Brandon Jennings' decision to play in Europe may have sparked a fundamental change of heart in coach Lute Olson.

Despite a season of turmoil, Bayless and Gordon are top draft prospects

Eric Gordon and Jerryd Bayless endured drama swirling around their programs for most of last season. But both played well enough to warrant top-10 billing in the NBA draft, writes Andy Katz.

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

The Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.

Mar 12, 2008; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jerryd Bayless (0) celebrates after scoring a basket in the first half against the Oregon...

One-and-dones have low academic requirements too

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

2007-08 highlights to remember

The 2007-08 season will be remembered for so many moments, from its talented and deep freshman class, the absences of Lute Olson and Bob Knight, and Kansas' thrilling title win over Memphis. Here are Jay Bilas' top memories.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

Arizona leading scorer Bayless to enter NBA draft

Arizona freshman guard Jerryd Bayless has decided to enter the NBA draft.

Stress-free Olson returns to Wildcats, vows to deliver '09 title

Lute Olson regained total control of the Arizona men's basketball program this week, after taking the season off to let hiim deal with the stress created mainly from going through a divorce from his second wife.

Brook Lopez ignites Stanford's late run to pull away from Arizona

Brook Lopez had 20 points and 15 rebounds, including 10 in a second-half spurt that helped No. 11 Stanford pull away to a 75-64 victory over Arizona in the Pac-10 tournament quarterfinals Thursday night.