...24, 2009; Tampa, FL, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Scottie Reynolds (01) dribbles the ball against South Florida Bulls during the second half at the Sun Dome. Villanova beat South Florida 70-61

Insider Intel: Nova's winning balance

Villanova's versatile lineup has enabled the Wildcats to overcome a variety of styles on the way to the Final Four.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009

...4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dribbles the ball past Josh Heytvelt #42 of the Gonzaga Bulls during their Preseason NIT Tournament game on November 22, 2006 at Madison Square Garden in New York...

Louisville gets No. 1 overall seed

Louisville earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament as the Big East took three of four top spots.

Let's hear it for the little guy

From Morehead mania to the possible fourth No. 1 seed to Chief Kickingstallionsims, The Minutes runs through it all.

...coach Jim Calhoun reacts to a call from the sideline as they take on the South Florida Bulls in the second half at the XL Center. UConn defeated South Florida 64-50. Mandatory Credit: David...

Gamecocks showing they're game for SEC East title, NCAA bid

With a win over Kentucky, South Carolina emerged as an unlikely contender in the SEC East, while UConn and Louisville's matchup on Monday is looking more like a deciding factor in the Big East race. Those are only two of the things we learned after Saturday's action.

Final golden goose egg has cracked

Wake's stay at No. 1 will most likely be short-lived after losing to Virginia Tech. But the Demon Deacons' real challenge is shaking off the expectations and hype surrounding their quick start.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Undefeated seasons are rarely achieved

Coaches across the country -- past and present -- know how difficult going undefeated is. So UNC's loss on Sunday shouldn't be a surprise.

Spectacular Curry is more than just the nation's leading scorer

Stephen Curry's vast offensive accomplishments, given the defensive attention he gets every night from opponents, are startling.

With stars coming back, North Carolina is unanimous preseason No. 1

North Carolina was voted a unanimous No. 1 in the preseason ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll which was released on Thursday.

Summer story lines: Henson and Bradley break out, Jennings goes overseas

John Henson's and Avery Bradley's breakouts and Brandon Jennings' defection were among the most significant basketball recruiting developments of the summer, writes Antonio Williams.

North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings

With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.

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.

McDonald's All-American Game Matchups

Bob Gibbons goes in depth on the probable matchups in the 2008 McDonald's All-American Game.