Dana O'Neil

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

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Much to look forward to this season

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | November 06, 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, 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

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

Horns-Cowboys, Trojans-Ducks and more picks

Bruce Feldman

...his teams are very good on the road (14-3), and I don't think Cuse's O-line (71st in sacks allowed, 101st in rushing) will be able to handle a fierce Cincy pass...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

For whatever reason, these players fly under radar

Jay Bilas

EDITOR'S NOTE: Each week leading up to the season, one of our experts will offer up a list previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entr...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 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

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

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

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