ACC ShootAround: Duke, Miami to try to threaten a loaded UNC squad

...McClinton return for his senior season, too, further boosting its hopes to build on last season's NCAA tournament success. Andy Lyons/Getty Images Miami found a gem in Jack McClinton, who didn't get...

Senior class has rare depth, breadth and quality

It has been awhile since the elder statesmen have dominated college hoops. But next season promises to be a senior-laden year, and the upperclassmen all took unique paths to reach their final year on campus, writes Andy Glockner.

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.

...for a dunk against the Boston College Eagles during Day 1 of the...

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

With the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.

How to win* your tournament pool

You never win your NCAA pool. You're throwing away $20 every year. But Page 2 is here to help.

Langhorne grabs 18 rebounds as No. 4 Terps roll BC

Carolyn Swords was going to high school nearby when Maryland brought a bunch of underclassmen to the new Boston Garden and won the 2006 NCAA championship.

Conference breakdown: ACC, part two

Scouts Inc.'s John Carroll breaks down half of the ACC's 2008 recruiting classes.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2007

More misses than hits for ACC teams in Class of '08

Scouts Inc.'s John Carroll breaks down half of the ACC's 2008 recruiting classes.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007

Grant puts high expectations on NC State

Gavin Grant knows he's providing bulletin-board material with his bold predictions for NC State in the ACC this season, but he doesn't care, Dana O'Neil writes.

Coaches torn on NBA paying early entrants' expenses

...the early-entry draft process. That's the plan and the hope beginning in 2008 after the NCAA passed a new tryout rule at its meetings last month. But this month coaches at conference meetings...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 15, 2007

Daily Dish: 3/22

Boston College senior and ACC Player of the Year, Jared...

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Counting down the madness

From 65 to 1, Bill Simmons counts down to who will be left cutting down the nets on April 2.

Add Oregon's Brooks to POY candidates

An Oregon player's entry into the player of the year talk and BC's dismissal of Sean Williams highlight Jay Bilas' weekend notebook.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2007