Louisville's hiring of Lands an attempt at Teague?

...for an NCAA berth out of the Big 12. Then-Memphis coach John Calipari hired Milt Wagner when DaJuan Wagner arrived. Coaches who have ties to players joining staffs has happened for decades. It's...

Well-traveled Washington motors on

In 2004, the thought of Darius Washington's one day playing on the U.S. national team wouldn't have surprised anyone. Five years, two missed free throws and one questionable decision later, the can't-miss prospect isn't playing for the national team he once envisioned.

Cal wasting no time turning UK into contender

...being the top pick in 2008. He also cited former UMass center Marcus Camby, former Tigers DaJuan Wagner and Chris Douglas-Roberts, and likely lottery pick Tyreke Evans from his Memphis team this past...

Will the joke end up being on Barnhart?

John Calipari will bring plenty of wins, plenty of charisma and plenty of big-time recruits to Kentucky. He also brings things that aren't as nice. Did the same AD who failed in his last attempt at this really look at the whole package this time?

Calipari taking Kentucky job

John Calipari has accepted an offer to coach Kentucky.

Memphis' Dajuan Wagner (2) shoots over Tennessee Tech's DeAntoine Beasley (35) in the second half of their NIT...

One-and-done not expected to be as prevalent in 2009

This past season's freshman crop was unique. Don't expect the one-and-dones to be as prevalent in college hoops this coming season. But it doesn't take much to turn the youngsters to the NBA draft, writes Dana O'Neil.

Calipari committed to turning Memphis into legit contender

John Calipari has had his chances to leave Memphis. But he's relishing turning the C-USA program into a consistent national power and that's why he stayed, writes Andy Katz.

Nationally unknown Brownlee stars in upset win

Joel Francisco scouts out the top performances from the Reebok Summer Championships in Las Vegas.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2007

Hairston, Porter take curious path to Eugene

Two Detroit natives have helped push Oregon into the Elite Eight. How they got to Eugene, though, is just as interesting, writes Pat Forde.

Maybe some blame should rest on Calipari

Whether it's the media, the fans or even the RPI, antagonists lurk everywhere for John Calipari.

The power of the team

From Nevada and UAB to Xavier and St. Joe's, true college teams are standing the test in the prom-to-pros hoops era.

Dajuan Wagner never quite lived up to expectations at Memphis but was the sixth overall pick in the...

Team preview: Missouri

Blue Ribbon Illustrated previews the 2003-04 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2003

NBA dreams won't stop college recruiters

While the class of 2004 weighs its options, their NBA dreams won't stop college coaches from recruiting them.