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Chance to bash SEC has likely passed

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Last season might have been the worst for SEC basketball in 30 years. But with coaching upgrades and a wealth of talent returning, the league might already be back.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Bulldogs take ride on Sidney tour

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

On the recruiting trail, there are plenty of recurring characters. The Renardo Sidney tour is no different.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009

So just how strange is Isiah-to-FIU?

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Isiah Thomas is coaching where? OK, so seeing Zeke lead Florida International will seem a little strange. But take a gander around the college hoops landscape. Plenty of coaches looking to rebound have found seemingly odd landing spots over the past decade.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

One shining moment for Reynolds

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Scottie Reynolds' game-winning play against Pitt was so memorable that it's worth looking back one more time before looking forward to the Wildcats' game against North Carolina.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

ASU, Cuse always in the zone

Pat Forde

...single possession. Besides Louisville, these two teams might be the foremost practitioners of zone defense in college basketball -- but they go about it in very different ways. Syracuse plays Jim Boeheim's timeless 2-3...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2009

Dreams and nightmares for 64 teams

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

What's the best-case scenario for your team? What's the worst thing that could happen? Pat Forde breaks it down for all 64 teams in the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

Coach K didn't have to take this gig, which is why he should be lauded for it

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

When Team USA does beat Spain on Sunday, there won't be much applause for Mike Krzyzewski in Beijing. But he'll deserve it, for taking a greater risk and accepting a lesser reward in coaching the squad.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

In historic game, U.S. dominance trumps hoops diplomacy

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

The crowd was gracious Sunday, and Team USA was willing to oblige, even if it meant teaching host China a thing or two about American basketball, writes Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008

One-and-done frosh more 'athlete' than 'student'

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

It's great to have UCLA's Kevin Love and Memphis' Derrick Rose -- presumable one-and-dones -- at the Final Four, but let's stop the facade of calling them "student-athletes," writes Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008

Wildest dreams and nightmare scenarios for 64 teams

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Really, what's the worst that could happen? Pat Forde tells all 64 teams that and the best possible outcome in the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008

Sifting through the offensive offense, three unbeatens and more

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From horrendous offense to unbeaten Kansas, Memphis and North Carolina, The Minutes analyzes it all.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008

To remember Beard for scandal is to remember the wrong things

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Ralph Beard died this week, and his obit talked about taking money from gamblers. But that's only a small part of the story.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Five at a time, everything you need to know

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

As the season tips, Pat Forde gives you the comprehensive list of everything you need to know.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007

For Stern, Goodell and Selig, hot seat has rarely been hotter

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Want to trade places with David Stern, Roger Goodell or Bud Selig this week? Didn't think so.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007

Can't miss this: Oden, Durant don't get any better

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Draft diamonds Greg Oden and Kevin Durant are not without flaws, but let's hope Portland and Seattle don't go all Sam Bowie when they select in the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007