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Dana O'Neil covers college basketball for ESPN.com.

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Johnson shines in Big Apple spotlight

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

For a year, we heard how good he was. Transfer Wesley Johnson wasn't able to play, but he was putting on a show at Syracuse practice. Playing against UNC in the Big Apple is not exactly practice. Yet he's still putting on a show.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Source: Yarou leaves Puerto Rico

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Villanova will be without freshman Mouphtaou Yarou for the Puerto Rico Tip-Off because of a viral infection, a source said.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Four ranked teams collide at MSG

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

For the first time in the 13-year history of the event, the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will feature four ranked teams. What do you need to know before the fun begins Thursday night at MSG?

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Scary end, but the beat goes on for UNC

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Losing four starters? Who cares. Foul trouble? No worries. Nearly blowing a 19-point lead? OK, that was a little scary. But as is usually the case, UNC found a way to stay on top Thursday night.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

KU not invincible; UM not going away

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Kansas was the overwhelming preseason No. 1. Memphis was supposed to be rebuilding. So what happened in St. Louis on Tuesday night? The unexpected. Get used to it.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 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

Pelphrey suspends five players

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Arkansas will be down to nine players when it opens its season on Friday night against Alcorn State after coach John Pelphrey meted out suspensions stemming from various disciplinary problems since the end of the 2008-09 season.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Coach: Yarou set for Wildcats' opener

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Villanova coach Jay Wright said freshman Mouphtaou Yarou will play in the Wildcats season opener on Friday, despite a report questioning his age.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Much to look forward to this season

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Jay Bilas and our panel of analysts and writers expound on what they're most looking forward to this season.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

One now zero as Bradley begins career

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

He's No. 1 in the ESPNU 100, but that's ancient history to Avery Bradley. That's why the highly touted freshman picked zero for his Texas jersey. It offers a fresh start. A chance to prove it.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Schaftenaar leads OSU's culture change

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Oregon State is no longer everyone's favorite patsy. Thanks in large part to a once-invisible Roeland Schaftenaar, expectations are on the rise in Corvallis.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Rules impact cash flow to third wheels

ESPN.com news services

The NCAA has approved new rules on basketball recruiting intended to restrict money being funneled to third parties.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Redding says sitting is 'brutal'

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Villanova's Reggie Redding discusses how a marijuana arrest is affecting his career.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Wall, Sidney facing eligibility issues

Dana O'Neil and Pat Forde, ESPN.com

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive confirmed to ESPN.com that there are eligibility issues regarding both Kentucky top recruit John Wall and Mississippi State's top freshman Renardo Sidney.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Expectations don't bother 'hungry' UD

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

For years, Dayton has been the sleeper program that has never quite broken through. With nearly everyone back from a 27-win team, is this finally the season the Flyers make national waves?

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009