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The latest King's Court examines the soaring freshman campaign of UNLV's Anthony Bennett and takes its weekly tour around the country for all the latest happenings.

There are only four weeks until the start of March Madness. What can we expect from now until then?

Doug Gottlieb breaks down six freshman he sees as ready to take their game to another level in the second half of the season.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2012

The last day of February brings us two Top 25 men's games, Big East women's basketball showdowns, elite point guard duels in the NBA and even some post-trade deadline hockey. Here's what we're watching tonight.

Fran Fraschilla evaluates some top college freshmen -- Josh Selby, Harrison Barnes, Jared Sullinger, etc. -- in terms of how their ability might translate to the NBA. Sullinger looks good, but right now, Barnes does not.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2011

It's time to hand out report cards for ESPN.com's preseason top 25.

The semifinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic include three ranked teams and plenty of storylines and intrigues. Dana O'Neil digs in.

Chad Ford lists five lessons he learned from observing workouts in Las Vegas, the second stop on his pre-draft tour, and rearranges his Big Board a bit as a result. Among those who impressed: Avery Bradley, Lance Stephenson and James Anderson.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2010

As the early-entry deadline approaches, Fran Fraschilla examines the role college coaches play in the process. Juggling the desire to win with a player's NBA dream can be a tough act, especially if the coach hopes to land more top recruits.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2010

The report card is out, and Doug Gottlieb has the final grades for some of the best mid- and high majors and the schools from the top six conferences.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2010

Every season produces lasting memories, and the 2009-10 season produced some truly great moments. Here is what I will remember: • ... that there was not a single historically "great" basketball team this season, but there were several tru...

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2010

Chad Ford looks at prospects playing in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament, naming his top five as well as others to watch. Not surprisingly, his list includes a slew of Kentucky players.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2010

Chad Ford checks in with his weekly NBA draft Stock Watch, with Evan Turner soaring. Could he dethrone John Wall as the No. 1 pick?

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2010

From the bloodied bluebloods to chemistry class to a dozen of the best games left, The Minutes clocks it all.

There was some very minor controversy during the Syracuse-UConn game on Wednesday night. After securing an offensive rebound and a new shot clock, Scoop Jardine drove to the rim instead of pulling it back out to run clock. As Jardine neared the...

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2010

David Thorpe studies the film of Cole Aldrich, Solomon Alabi and Dexter Pittman to see what the big men can bring to an NBA roster. Each could help a team, but none appears close to being a star, and maybe not even a consistent starter.

Blog | Conversation | February 04, 2010