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

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Hoyas-Huskies, Crosstown Shootout highlight weekend's action

ESPN.com

...not done a great job of putting teams away, and the Huskies can score. A lot. Jim O'Connor/US Presswire With Evan Turner sidelined with a back injury, Ohio State will need increased production...

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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 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

Youth, speed on display in UNC-Kentucky showdown

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Andy Lyons/Getty Images Both UNC and Kentucky have talented big men, but DeMarcus Cousins could be the difference-maker. Bilas Breakdown By Jay ...

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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

Calipari thrills Wildcats faithful

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

John Calipari won the election Friday night, winning the crowd and the popular vote with a speech that knocked the competition out of the water.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Dana O'Neil comments on what action will be taken against the Memphis basketball program by the Committee on...

Audio PodCast | August 20, 2009

Kentucky sues Gillispie

ESPN.com news services

The University of Kentucky has sued former basketball coach Billy Gillispie the day after Gillispie filed suit against the school claiming breach of contract.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Memphis could lose 38 wins from '07-08

ESPN.com news services

The NCAA has concluded a meeting with Memphis officials to discuss major violations and the school must now wait at least six weeks for a ruling on whether its 38 wins from the 2007-08 season will count.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009

See no evil, hear no evil in Kentucky

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

There are still plenty of questions to be answered, but don't tell that to Kentucky or its fans. The NCAA allegations at Memphis? That doesn't involve next year's dream season -- so no need to dig up the past.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Gillispie claims agreement was in place

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Former Kentucky men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie is suing the school's athletics association, seeking $6 million over his firing last spring.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Report: Rose may have cheated on SAT

ESPN.com news services

The Memphis men's basketball program has been charged by the NCAA with major violations during the 2007-08 season under former coach John Calipari, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Cal continues to win over fans, recruits

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

He hasn't coached a game in Lexington yet, but John Calipari is seemingly racking up one win after another, and the rabid Big Blue Nation couldn't be more delighted.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Cal wasting no time turning UK into contender

Andy Katz

...this quickly. He still is not ready to anoint the Wildcats a title contender. My colleague Dana O'Neil detailed their meteoric climb in a column Wednesday. But it's hard to ignore the talent...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Sources: Calipari on Kentucky radar

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Rick Pitino spent eight years masterfully stalking the sidelines at Kentucky, reviving a reeling program with a mix of charm, charisma and -- most of all -- success. Surviving in that fishbowl isn't easy. And it's not for every coach.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009