If a Final Four is taken away, did it ever exist?

...coach John Calipari and former Tigers players Derrick Rose -- who was found to be ineligible -- and Chris Douglas-Roberts among the nine photos. And you can visit the NCAA's site and buy for...

Cal wasting no time turning UK into contender

...pick in 2008. He also cited former UMass center Marcus Camby, former Tigers DaJuan Wagner and Chris Douglas-Roberts, and likely lottery pick Tyreke Evans from his Memphis team this past season. No one...

Welcome to Kentucky, Coach Cal

It's not like any other job, being head coach of Kentucky. But John Calipari isn't like most coaches. Calipari vowed to bring UK back to national prominence when officially introduced to the Wildcat faithful Wednesday morning.

Will the joke end up being on Barnhart?

John Calipari will bring plenty of wins, plenty of charisma and plenty of big-time recruits to Kentucky. He also brings things that aren't as nice. Did the same AD who failed in his last attempt at this really look at the whole package this time?

Source: Kentucky job on Calipari's mind

Coach John Calipari is spending Monday meeting with Memphis officials and contemplating what is expected to be a multiyear, multimillion offer to coach Kentucky, a source close to the situation said.

Sources: Calipari on Kentucky radar

Rick Pitino spent eight years masterfully stalking the sidelines at Kentucky, reviving a reeling program with a mix of charm, charisma and -- most of all -- success. Surviving in that fishbowl isn't easy. And it's not for every coach.

...Jayhawks guard Sherron Collins (4) celebrates with teammates including Mario Chalmers (15) as Memphis Tigers guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (14) walks off the court after the finals of the 2008 NCAA Mens Final Four...

2009 NCAA tournament: By the numbers

From 1-65, a look at the nuggets, factoids and did-you-knows that will have you ready for the NCAA tourney.

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

Upsets create questions for committee

Deciding on the top seed lines may have to wait until Sunday after the most turbulent day in conference tournament history.

Death, taxes and Tigers' C-USA streak

In C-USA, it's the Super Bowl every time Memphis comes to town. Doesn't matter. The Tigers just keep rolling along, adding more and more wins to a streak that's reaching historic proportions.

Life after Rose: Memphis just wins

Look at Memphis. The Tigers are 24-3 overall, riding some truly gaudy win streaks and still very much in the hunt for a No. 1 seed in next month's NCAA tournament.

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Early-season growing pains pay dividends for Evans, Memphis

The most highly touted freshman in the country, Tyreke Evans, saw his college career get off to a sputtering start. But with Memphis unbeaten in 2009, and Evans playing the best of any freshman in the country, those November woes seem so long ago.

No. 1 seeds not locked up

From potential No. 1 seeds to provocative questions to coach of the year candidates, The Minutes runs through it all.