Dana O'Neil

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

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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, who grew up idolizing T.J. Ford, picked zero for his Texas jersey. It offers a fresh start. A chance to prove it.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 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

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

IU's fresh faces offer hope for fans

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Last season, Indiana finished 16th in the country in attendance despite a record of 6-25. Now it's up to a heralded class of newcomers to give those people something to cheer for -- and they seem up to the task.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 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

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

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

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

Kelly back home and playing right away

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Even after an unthinkable family tragedy, Jake Kelly stuck it out and became Iowa's leading scorer last season. His heart pulled him home, though. And with the help of the NCAA, he'll play at Indiana State right away.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Temple finds the road to Argentina

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

In a country where the popularity of basketball is exploding, Pepe Sanchez is a hero. Thanks to an assist, fellow Argentinean Juan Fernandez is following in his footsteps at Temple.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Hispanic interest in college hoops grows

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

As the popularity of basketball grows in Latin America, so does the Hispanic influence on U.S. college hoops.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Life not as easy as hoops for Dembo

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

He lit up UCLA in the NCAA tournament, led Wyoming to the Sweet 16 and landed on the cover of SI. Basketball once came easy for the unforgettable Fennis Dembo. But things didn't go as easily once basketball went away.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Arceneaux travels the globe for hoops

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

In the decade following his legendary performance that knocked UNC out of the NCAA tournament, Harold "The Show" Arceneaux has brought his act to just about every corner of the globe.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 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

Princeton's '96 duo take different paths

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Gabe Lewullis and Steve Goodrich are 3,000 miles apart and took completely different paths along the way. But the doctor and ex-pro player, respectively, will be forever linked by Princeton's '96 NCAA tourney win.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009