Big East race could come down to wire
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Immigrant dream plays out through son
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comGie-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, 2009Too much hype? Wall is well worth it
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comEvery 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, 2009UK-UConn: The "other" point guard
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comSince 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'Unathletic' Duke finds a way vs. UConn
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comSoft. 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, 2009Four undefeated teams float into NYC
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009What's hot (and not) for 2009-10
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comWhat is hot (and not) about the 2009-10 season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009All aboard the Calipari bandwagon
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comJohn Calipari hasn't won any games yet with Kentucky. He hasn't made any tournaments or broken any records. But for Wildcat Nation right now, none of that matters.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Vaughn leads UC … but now has help
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThroughout Mick Cronin's three seasons of rebuilding at Cincinnati, Deonta Vaughn has been right by his side, carrying the Bearcats on his back nearly the entire time. Back relief comes this season.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009What to watch for in '09-10, from A to Z
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comSchool 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, 2009Talent gain, not drain for new season
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comWith a somewhat ho-hum NCAA tourney in the books, it's time to look ahead to 2009-10. And with many players spurning the NBA's advances, it's shaping up to be a talent-laden season.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009It's like a football Saturday in East Lansing
Dana O'NeilDETROIT -- Connecticut could be up against the ultimate home-court advantage. It's St. Patrick's Day green in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 2009Price, UConn enjoying cathartic run
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2009Walker marches Huskies into Final Four
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comWhen 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, 2009Despite turnovers, Huskies lead at halftime
Dana O'NeilGLENDALE, Ariz. -- The pace belongs to Missouri, but the lead is still in Connecticut's hands. Give the Huskies credit. They've been baited into Missouri's game but haven't...
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