Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock

For the last decade we've gone about building our Top 100 by surveying NBA scouts and executives on their take on the top prospects in the world. Gen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

The boys of summer

Every summer NBA scouts are out in force, sniffing around, trying to get the latest on what top recruits -- both in the U.S. and abroad -- are doing t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Reaction to Monday's games and hot topics

Some thoughts and analysis on Monday's games and the latest hot topics in college hoops … Simply amazing: Milestones are great prompts to celeb...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

ACC ShootAround: UNC still the king, but plenty aiming for defending champ

...com 1. Duke's unexpected scramble: Elliot Williams asked to transfer closer to his home in Memphis because of a family illness. The transfer request was honored, and suddenly the Blue Devils were down...

National title game rematch slated

Michigan State will visit North Carolina in a rematch of the national championship game, highlighting the 11th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?

ACC coaches meet to discuss 18-game schedule

...The Atlantic has Florida State, Boston College, Maryland, Wake Forest, Clemson and NC State. The Coastal has Duke, North Carolina, Virginia, Miami, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech basketball coach Seth Greenberg said he...

...22: Jeff Teague #0 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons puts a shot up against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo...

...Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward L.D. Williams celebrates the Deacons 86-73 victory against the Duke Blue Devils at Lawrence Joel Coliseum

Inside the Bracket: Pivotal wins

Some teams may have missed the dance if not for one key win.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

Terps got their two wins -- is it enough?

...say much to get the Terps focused on beating their nemesis Duke in Saturday's ACC semifinal, one set up after the Blue Devils narrowly escaped Boston College by one point when Rakim Sanders' 3...

Inside the Bracket: Retractable claws

The long and short of Clemson's problem? Height.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009

Let's hear it for the little guy

From Morehead mania to the possible fourth No. 1 seed to Chief Kickingstallionsims, The Minutes runs through it all.