Giant Killers: Big Dogs, Beware

Lower-seeded teams should be licking their chops if they wind up opposite one of these 10 power schools in the NCAA tourney.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009

North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings

With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.

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.

McDonald's All-American Game Matchups

Bob Gibbons goes in depth on the probable matchups in the 2008 McDonald's All-American Game.

Aminu, Landesberg, Dunigan shoot up latest ESPN 150

Taking into account performances from senior seasons, Bob Gibbons reworks the Class of 2008 ESPN 150.

2008 McDonald's All-American Game Roster

Check out the rosters for the 2008 McDonald's All-American Game in Milwaukee.

No. 12 Kansas recovers to bounce battling Ball St.

No. 10 Kansas overcame awful first-half shooting in a 64-46 victory over Ball State in the Las Vegas Invitational.

Picking the best and the worst of the weekend

...sophomore forward made play after play against Ohio State and scored 24 points on 9-of-16...very determined Ohio State team. Hayward tipped some balls to teammates that showed a very high basketball...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Michigan State fights back Spartan-style

Michigan State's season was slipping away. But the Spartans did what they do best, and are now 40 minutes away from Detroit.

Lucas, Spartans eliminate Jayhawks with late free throws

Goran Suton scored 20 points and Michigan State was steady from the foul line, defeating defending NCAA champion Kansas 67-62 Friday night in the Midwest Regional semifinals.

Insider Intel: Bench, Press keys to Spartans-Cardinals

Fresh legs could help Tom Izzo's crew avoid Arizona's awful fate when his Spartans take on Louisville on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009

Insider Intel: Sweet indicators

Each team's preparation and approach will be on full display in the first five minutes of Sweet 16 games. Here are the key factors to watch in the South and Midwest.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009

Sweet 16 preview: Chalk isn't so bad

Last season made history, with four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. This year has already made history, with all the 1-, 2- and 3-seeds making the Sweet 16. Andy Katz previews the upcoming games.

...Jonny Flynn (10) brings the ball down court against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half of...first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory...

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.