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The Pac-12 announced plans Tuesday to commission an independent review of officiating during the league tournament after comments by the conference's coordinator of officials raised questions about its integrity.

Former Pac-12 coordinator of officials Ed Rush agreed to a question and answer session Friday night in response to the allegations made by a number of officials in the Pac-12 to ESPN and other media outlets.

Pac-12 Player of the Year and leading scorer Allen Crabbe will forego his senior season at California and enter this summer's NBA draft.

Allen Crabbe had 19 points and nine rebounds, reserve Robert Thurman scored all 12 of his points on dunks and 12th-seeded California held off fifth-seeded UNLV 64-61 in the second round of the NCAA tournament Thursday.

Fran Fraschilla ranks the top 25 impact players in college basketball through the end of the regular season. Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. tops the list.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2013

Cal athletic director Sandy Barbour wasn't at Sunday night's game against USC. She was traveling back to the Bay Area, but upon landing, was quickly apprised of what occurred during the Bears' game against the Trojans. Cal coach Mike Montgomery had...

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the nation's top players from mid-major conferences, highlighting the best under-the-radar players and ranking mid-major prospects with the highest NBA draft stocks. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2013

Doug McDermott had a season-high 34 points and nine rebounds with more than a dozen NBA scouts watching, and No. 16 Creighton ran its winning streak to four games with a 74-64 victory against California on Saturday night.

In ESPN The Magazine, Jordan Brenner writes that it's no secret that the Pac-12 has struggled to compete in men's basketball recently. But with several key changes in place, the tide might be about to turn out West.

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe got the sixth season of eligibility he wanted. The school also welcomed the NCAA's decision.

Here's a look at what each team in the Midwest region is losing after this year, what kind of recruiting classes they're bringing in and what it means to their hopes of making future NCAA tournaments.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2012

With the conference season set to get under way, Eamonn Brennan takes a look at what's in store for the Pac-12.

Fran Fraschilla offers answers to some of the early season questions regarding Virginia, Indiana, Baylor and Pitt. Is UVA really the ACC's third-best team? Is Baylor as good as its unbeaten record? Is Pitt off its game despite its solid mark?

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2011

They are the pests, the stoppers, the gamblers, the glass eaters and the rim protectors. Here are Fran Fraschilla's top defensive players for the 2011-12 college basketball season.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2011

Doug Gottlieb evaluates five teams that are strong candidates to have breakout seasons in 2011-12, including Baylor, FSU and Cal.

Blog | Conversation | October 18, 2011

Doug Gottlieb analyzes some of the top returning seniors in college basketball and projects how they may impact their teams in pursuit of March Madness success.

Blog | Conversation | July 26, 2011