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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 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's hot (and not) for 2009-10

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

What is hot (and not) about the 2009-10 season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

All aboard the Calipari bandwagon

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

John 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, 2009

Vaughn leads UC … but now has help

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Throughout 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, 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

Talent gain, not drain for new season

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

With 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, 2009

It's like a football Saturday in East Lansing

Dana O'Neil

DETROIT -- Connecticut could be up against the ultimate home-court advantage. It's St. Patrick's Day green in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 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

Despite turnovers, Huskies lead at halftime

Dana O'Neil

GLENDALE, 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...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2009

Ramsey provides a spark for Tigers

Dana O'Neil

...rebound alive and when Leo Lyons missed, Keith Ramsey tipped it in to make it 49-48, Connecticut. UConn tossed the ball away on its next possession and Ramsey scored again on the other end...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2009

Tigers take advantage of Thabeet's absence

Dana O'Neil

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- This is what makes Missouri so tough to play. Just when it looked like Connecticut had the game at its pace, the Tigers slowly sucked the Huskies into their game. With two...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2009

Tigers win the attendance battle

Dana O'Neil

...smatterings of gold jerseys all over the University of Phoenix stadium, compared to one strong pocket of Connecticut fans. But the early sign advantage belongs to the Huskies. Behind one basket, a guy has a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2009