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In ESPN The Magazine, Jay Bilas answers the question: Where did the Big Ten's seemingly sudden power surge come from?

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

Chad Ford ranks the top five NBA prospects from the Big Ten, leading off with Cody Zeller, who will likely be in the mix for the No. 1 overall selection in the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | October 25, 2012

There are two opposite but equally interesting stories in the Big Ten this season: Michigan, the team full of freshman shooters who can run the floor with ease, and Indiana, the team with five veteran starters and a spark-plug newcomer off the bench.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2012

Chad Ford ranks the top five NBA prospects from outside the "Big Six" conferences, leading off with a potential top-5 selection in North Texas' Tony Mitchell.

Blog | Conversation | October 23, 2012

John Gasaway of Basketball Prospectus breaks down the Illini, who have roared to an 8-0 start. But is that success due to superior play or inferior competition? The next month should provide answers.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2011

ESPN Insider Chad Ford surverys the mid-major landscape as the college hoops season gets underway, providing the top mid-major draft prospects to watch.

Blog | Conversation | November 17, 2011

Chad Ford breaks down the top five draft prospects in the Big Ten, led by Jared Sullinger but few other standout draft prospects.

Blog | Conversation | November 03, 2011

Shooting 3s ... 1. How Sullinger and Johnson arrived Tuesday night's matchup between Ohio State's Jared Sullinger and Purdue's JaJuan Johnson represents two players, not at opposite ends of the spectrum, but definitely different. Johnson arrived a...

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2011

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Blog | Conversation | January 15, 2011

Eric Angevine examines five questions on the Big Ten, including how much Robbie Hummel's absence will affect Purdue and whether Northwestern can, finally, make the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2010

With the college basketball season around the corner, Chad Ford goes around the country to preview the top draft prospects scouts are watching. The Big Ten may be the toughest conference in college hoops, and after a dry spell, offers an array of talent.

Blog | Conversation | November 05, 2010

With the college basketball season around the corner, Chad Ford goes around the country to preview the top draft prospects scouts are watching. The mid-majors have plenty of talent, even if these prospects don't get much exposure.

Blog | Conversation | November 02, 2010

Fran Fraschilla evaluates the underclassmen with NBA draft buzz at the Old Spice Classic and finds that all of them still have work to do. He focuses on a pair of Florida State players, a Michigan star and Jordan Crawford, the guy who dunked on LeBron.

Blog | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Chad Ford examines NBA draft prospects outside of the mainstream conferences. Turns out there are plenty that have a shot to crack the League. Plus, a look at a few unheralded freshmen who have caught scouts' eyes.

Blog | Conversation | November 25, 2009

How good is Kansas? Does the ACC's size matter? Will the Big Ten perform? It's time for 10 burning questions.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Who are the rookies to watch in the Big Ten?

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2007