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

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Pitino takes a shot at moving forward

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Rick Pitino said he never considered quitting. But after a nightmarish offseason, the Louisville coach seems well aware of the mess he helped create -- and the drama that still awaits.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Players each to face single charge

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Louisville basketball players Jerry Smith and Terrence Jennings will only face one charge stemming from their involvement in an altercation with off-duty police officers over the weekend and coach Rick Pitino said the two would not miss any game time.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Reed's divine shot still garners attention

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

U.S. Reed doesn't play basketball anymore, but the game is still a part of his life -- thanks in large part to his infamous 1981 NCAA tourney buzzer-beater for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Sources: Calipari on Kentucky radar

ESPN.com news services

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

All eyes on Big East to perform

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Three No. 1 seeds and seven teams overall: The Big East will be under the microscope this NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Marquee games all over the country on Blockbuster Saturday

ESPN.com

Getty Images Wake's Al-Farouq Aminu and Clemson's Terrence Oglesby are X-factors in Saturday's showdown. Must-See Game By Jay Bilas, ESPN No. 3 ...

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Instant Analysis: Louisville at Villanova

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Here is Dana O'Neil's instant analysis of Louisville at Villanova.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2009

Cards finding footing after sluggish start

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Louisville took its lumps in its nonconference schedule, slumping to an 8-3 record. But Rick Pitino's squads are built to peak in February and March, not November and December, and a win over Villanova showed that the Cardinals are peaking at the right time, writes Dana O'Neil.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2009

Friends of Bayno hope to see coach return soon

Andy Katz

Bill Bayno's close coaching friends are concerned about his health. Bayno, in his first season at Loyola Marymount, took an abrupt leave of absen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Big East ShootAround: Supersized league faces supersized tournament

ESPN.com

...Big East tourney title was quite remarkable. Who's afraid of the big, bad tourney? By Dana O'Neil ESPN.com In 2006, Syracuse rewrote the Big East record books, becoming the first team in...

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Candy-striped pants, Day-Glo T-shirts the new trend for coaches

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Coaches will go to great lengths to get the attention of high-profile recruits when attending summer camps, writes Dana O'Neil.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008

College coaches think that Jennings to Europe is the exception

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Will Brandon Jennings be the first of many players to skip college and instead play in Europe? These college coaches don't think many teenagers will take that gamble, writes Dana O'Neil.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

Glazier carves out niche as NCAA investigator

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

If your school is facing the allegations of violations from the NCAA, who do you call? For the past 20 years, attorney Mike Glazier has been on the short list of people brought in to help the schools. Just don't call him a "fixer," writes Dana O'Neil.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008

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

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Back-to-back league titles show Hoyas are here to stay

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Last year's run to the Final Four might have signaled Georgetown was back from its dark days. This regular-season title says the Hoyas are here to stay, writes Dana O'Neil.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2008