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Big East race could come down to wire

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

UK-UConn: The "other" point guard

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Since he was a toddler, UConn point guard Kemba Walker has never shied away from the spotlight. With John Wall and No. 4 Kentucky set to take on the Huskies at MSG, the New York native is right in his element.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Too much hype? Wall is well worth it

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Every once in awhile, someone lives up to all the hype. With the bright lights of New York shining upon him, Kentucky freshman John Wall did just that, lifting his Wildcats to a 64-61 win over UConn.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

'Unathletic' Duke finds a way vs. UConn

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Soft. Unathletic. The Duke players have heard it all before -- and maybe there are times when it's true. But there was nothing soft or unathletic about the team's rebounding and defense in an NIT title victory over UConn.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Four undefeated teams float into NYC

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

The four teams competing in the NIT semifinals arrive in New York a combined 14-0. Dana O'Neil offers a preview of the pre-Thanksgiving feast at MSG.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

What to watch for in '09-10, from A to Z

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

School is out. Draft names are in. What better time to offer up an A-to-Z of players -- and one team -- whose names we'll come to know quite well next season.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Price, UConn enjoying cathartic run

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

After all that A.J. Price has been through in his career at UConn, a trip to the Final Four turned into a cathartic experience.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Walker marches Huskies into Final Four

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

When Missouri's pressure started giving UConn fits in the second half, the Huskies turned their offense over to freshman Kemba Walker, who ran the top seed past the Tigers and into the Final Four.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009

UConn coach defends program

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Jim Calhoun was asked again on Friday about what he should and should not have known in regards to possible NCAA violations.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009

Calhoun can't escape chaotic season

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

The rollercoaster ride for the UConn basketball program took an unexpected turn on the eve of the NCAA West Regional semifinals.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009

Huskies fight through absence

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

When UConn learned that coach Jim Calhoun wouldn't make its game against Chattanooga, the Huskies did what they knew their coach would want them to do -- they played their tails off.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009

All eyes on Big East to perform

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Three No. 1 seeds and seven teams overall: The Big East will be under the microscope this NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Undefeated seasons are rarely achieved

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Coaches across the country -- past and present -- know how difficult going undefeated is. So UNC's loss on Sunday shouldn't be a surprise.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2009

KSU's Martin more than just a recruiter

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

When Kansas State promoted Frank Martin, the skeptics were numerous. Hired just to keep Michael Beasley and Bill Walker, the chorus went. Two postseasons and the highest ranking in two decades later, the chorus needs a new line.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Immigrant dream plays out through son

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Gie-Ming Lin came to America for his Ph.D. and "to watch the NBA." More than 30 years later, his son Jeremy is overcoming stereotypes to become one of college basketball's best all-around players.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009