Rider hopes MSU win carries into March

Let's assume Mississippi State will be fine and win the SEC West and earn at the very least an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. If that happens...

NBA pre-draft combine list comes out

...is as follows: Jeff Adrien, Connecticut Rodrigue Beaubois, Cholet (France) DeJuan Blair, Pitt Jon Brockman, Washington Derrick Brown, Xavier* Chase Budinger, Arizona Nick Calathes, Florida* DeMarre Carroll, Missouri Omri Casspi, Maccabi Elite (Israel) Dionte Christmas...

That's right -- a revised top 25 already

With the various underclassman decisions, much has changed over the past few weeks. With that in mind, here's a look at Andy Katz's new top 25 for the 2009-10 season.

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Final checkups as season gets under way

...and has given the Panthers another ballhandler to rely on. 3. Not having Fields and sophomore Gilbert Brown (out with a stress fracture in his left foot) has left the Panthers wondering when the team...

Some teams are waiting with bated breath

Here's a look at some of the bigger names who are considering the NBA draft.

Questions get answered abroad

Midnight Madness is less than 24 hours away, but teams who took preseason trips got a jump on the competition.

Deacons lead early top 50

There are plenty of contenders, but Wake Forest is the No. 1 pick in the Summer Sizzling Top 50.

Final Four Top 25

Sure, UConn is the 2004 national champ. But who are the teams to watch in 2005? Start with these.

Time to step it up!

As first-round games continue Friday, it's time for teams and players to step it up or get left behind.

Time to step it up!

As first-round games continue Friday, it's time for teams and players to step it up or get left behind.

'Replacements' asked to fill voids

With every 2003 All-American nowhere to be found, there are plenty of big shoes to fill this season.

Playing under the radar ... for now

Overshadowed or just simply overlooked, these players could emerge as conference stars this season.

Second-quarter status report

From Final Four favorites to player of year contenders, witness ESPN.com's second-quarter status report.

ESPN.com's Andy Katz hands out his weekly honors and preview this week's action.