Thursday Bullets

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Five Big East programs boast nationally ranked classes

The top programs in the Big East flexed their muscle on the recruiting trail.

What's hot (and not) for 2008-09

Stephen Curry? Red-hot. The SEC? Not so much. What else is hot (and not) for the 2008 college basketball season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.

Counting down the most prestigious programs since 1984-85

How do you evaluate the 50 best programs in the modern era of college hoops? That's the issue ESPN's researchers tackled with the Prestige Rankings. Here are Nos. 11-20.

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.

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 28: James White #21 of the Cincinnati Bearcats drives to the basket against Brandon Bowman #1 of the Georgetown Hoyas on January 28, 2006...

Counting down the madness

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

Oden needs just one arm to put opponents away

It's time to abandon understatement and speak the truth: Seventy-five percent of Greg Oden could be enough to lift Ohio State to the national title, Pat Forde writes.

Roundball chatter

Dick Vitale talks about athletes taking responsibility for their actions.

Looking for some junkyard dogs

Next up in our build-a-club workshop, Fran Fraschilla decides to go big and rugged.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2005

Cincy soap opera leaves Huggins out in cold

Why dump Bob Huggins now? I believe if he succeeded in the Big East, there would have been pressure to extend his contract.

Maxiell, Manuel shine; Williams, Miles sputter

On day two of the PIT, UNC's Jackie Manuel emerged as a standout. But NBA scouts still are not impressed with this talent pool.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2005

Great coaching isn't missed until it's gone

The contributions of great coaches aren't missed until they're gone.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2005

North Carolina is No. 1 in my preseason Top 30

North Carolina is No. 1 and Florida State No. 30 in my updated preseason Top 30.

North Carolina is No. 1 in my preseason Top 30

North Carolina Starts At No. 1 North Carolina is No. 1 and Florida State No. 30 in my updated preseason Top 30. I can't wait to tip it off, baby!