Big East race could come down to wire

The 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Big East stands with conference play on the horizon.

Team preview: Georgetown

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

...celebrates late in the second half against the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA...

Which team has the toughest Big East slate?

...other twice, as teams will play a home-and-home series with only three teams. Pitt and Connecticut did it a year ago in what turned out to be two of the best games of...

...Panthers forward DeJuan Blair (45) works the ball around Connecticut Huskies forward Jeff Adrien (right) in the second half at the XL Center. Pittsburgh defeated UConn 76-68. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE...

Insider Intel: Huskies closing strong

UConn is Final Four bound because it erased whispers of softness with a gritty effort against Missouri, one its foes will be hard-pressed to match.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009

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

AllNight

Rece Davis previews and tells us what to watch for during Missouri-UConn and Villanova-Pitt on Saturday

Insider Intel: Pitt's problem

Pittsburgh has overcome three shaky offensive efforts by dominating the offensive glass, but that won't be enough to get past Villanova on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

...KY - FEBRUARY 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates on court during the Big East Conference...

Insider Intel: Sweet indicators

Each team's preparation and approach will be on full display in the first five minutes of Sweet 16 games. Here are the key factors to watch in the South and Midwest.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009

Postseason Power Rankings: Sweet 16 version

...much inside-outside balance or overall depth. 2. Connecticut The Huskies were another team that entered the NCAA tournament...

Tirico & Van Pelt

Tom Brennan has Pitt and Villanova coming out on top in the East Region, and UConn and Memphis winning in the West Region

Insider Intel: Sweet indicators

Each team's preparation and approach will be on full display in the first five minutes of Sweet 16 games. Here are the key factors to watch in the East and West.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

Dancing Lessons: Denying depth

It's largely a myth that teams need a deep bench to succeed in March, as history has shown time and again.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009