College Basketball Confidential

The AP and coaches have let us know what they think. Isn't it way past time to hear from those who matter most? We got 100 players from 23 Division I conferences to come clean on every topic from gamblers and agents to coaches and cheerleaders.

...of the Duke Blue Devils in action during the Carrs Great Alaska Shootout Game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. Cincinnati defeated Duke 77-75. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw...

Cronin all smiles after Stephenson commitment

...and attacking the rim." The Bearcats have lost only one key player -- Mike Williams -- off a team that finished 8-10 in the Big East, 18-14 overall. Cincinnati is expected to be one...

Cupboard not bare for Memphis in C-USA

Memphis didn't make my Top 25 after the NBA draft's early-entry withdrawal deadline. I had Tulsa representing Conference USA at No. 21. Should Mem...

O'Neill to keep USC staff intact

The only difference you'll see at USC as far as the coaching staff is concerned is Kevin O'Neill standing where Tim Floyd used to in front of the benc...

Eight steps to a champion

The key to downing the Panthers revolves around getting DeJuan Blair in foul trouble.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

Game Plan: How to beat UConn

The key to downing the Huskies revolves around controlling Hasheem Thabeet.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Bracket Predictor goes all the way

A little music, a little dancing and a hell of a lot of algorithms. The winner is...

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Giant Killers: Big Dogs, Beware

Lower-seeded teams should be licking their chops if they wind up opposite one of these 10 power schools in the NCAA tourney.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009

Behind the Bets: The Predictor gets wise

Insider has a new tool that we named Bracket Predictor. He's our friend, mainly because he brings the perspective of cold, hard facts to all the emoti...

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Giant Killers: Predicting NCAA upsets

Our secret formula reveals the likeliest underdogs to pull off NCAA tournament stunners, plus the big-time schools that are most vulnerable.

Insider's Bracket Guide

Here's an inside look at the same valuable research that Jay, Digger and Dickie V get.

Debating the ACC, Big East

As you might imagine, this week's column about the current prowess of the ACC and Big East has drawn a fair amount of attention. Let's just say I'm no...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2009

10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

With the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.

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.