College Basketball Recruiting

College Basketball Recruiting

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Recognizing college basketball's underappreciated

Fran Fraschilla

...Rick Barnes and his staff signed another terrific recruiting class loaded with outstanding perimeter players last spring...and Jordan Hamilton continue to adjust to college basketball, J'Covan Brown shakes the rust off after...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

San Juan tourney keeps getting better and better

Fran Fraschilla

...Ole Miss, Kansas State). Meanwhile, Indiana continues Year 2 of Tom Crean's project to resurrect Hoosier basketball, and two very good mid-major programs, George Mason and Boston University, round out the field. The...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

The mid-majors' best teams and players

Fran Fraschilla, ESPN.com

Here's a look at the best mid-major teams, coaches and players for the 2009-10 season.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Four schools that have high hopes

Fran Fraschilla

What I Am Learning I am a student of the game of basketball. Each season, I've got to begin my studies all over again. I've already had the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Betting on the stars of tomorrow in Las Vegas

Fran Fraschilla

...point guards and displays the poise and the basketball IQ of a coach's son. He is...other hand, he has been on the national recruiting radar since eighth grade, when his dad was...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Plenty impress at LeBron James Skills Academy

Fran Fraschilla

...It's allowed me to stay close to something I've done my whole adult life: coach basketball. And coaching some of the best high school and college players in the country is not something...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Curry: Should he stay or should he go?

Fran Fraschilla, ESPN.com

With less than a week left to decide, the nation's leading scorer from this past season is still weighing his options. Will Stephen Curry jump to the NBA or treat college basketball fans to one more season at Davidson? Fran Fraschilla weighs in on the tough decision.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009

These hybrids offer a smooth ride to success

Fran Fraschilla

I am a big believer in the "hybrid forward" in college basketball. These are the multitalented players that, before the age of specialization in basketball, we used to just...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Presents for coaches, players and fans

Fran Fraschilla

...so I thought I'd give out Christmas presents for some of my friends around the college basketball world. Happy holidays to all you basketball fans out there. Texas coach Rick Barnes: A point guard...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2008

UConn-Gonzaga, nearly a decade later

Fran Fraschilla

...knew his team had arrived as a national program about five years ago, when I saw Gonzaga basketball gear at a Foot Locker store in Atlanta. Quentin Hall, a 5-foot-9 dynamo, led Gonzaga...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008

Taylor proving move to Kansas was good decision

Fran Fraschilla

...of Famer Bob Hurley, maybe the best pure basketball coach in America. Self is reaping the benefits...previous coach Tommy Amaker left behind his best recruiting class at Michigan before moving on to Harvard...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Xavier shows toughness in early-season games

Fran Fraschilla

Winning early-season games against quality competition is as much a function of a team's toughness as anything else. After five weeks of practice, mos...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2008

How will lottery teams pick?

Fran Fraschilla

...the next decade. He'll score and rebound right away and has a better feel for team basketball than people realize. He will turn into a 20-10 guy fairly quickly. 2. Miami Heat: Derrick...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Postseason this and that

Fran Fraschilla

...sniped at as much as anyone in college basketball, no one could have handled losing more gracefully...a coach in the league only helps his recruiting ability. When Dozier and Anderson get ready for...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 23, 2008

Frannie Awards for the Big 12

Fran Fraschilla

...full" attitude and strong recruiting efforts, the Bears are on the verge of a remarkable NCAA Tournament appearance. Offensively, his collection of guards are among the best in college basketball. Most Improved Player: Darnell...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 05, 2008