Texas-North Carolina looming in Sweet 16 round

The East Region features the nation's most dynamic player, a matchup of Toms and a very hot Hoyas team, writes Andy Katz.

Some rivalries headed in opposite directions

Great in-state rivalries are part of the fabric of the game that shouldn't go unnoticed, let alone ever be dissolved, writes Andy Katz.

Best/worst of the 2006-07 schedules

Andy Katz took a look at all the schedules for this season and picks out the notable, good and bad.

Deacons lead early top 50

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

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.

Now is no time to lose

Even mid-major teams that dominated the regular season know Championship Week makes all the difference.

No winners when proteges meet mentors

While fans may love to see a mentor play his protégé, coaches would just as soon avoid such matchups.

Post-Final four, Crean focused on his mother's health

Marquette coach Tom Crean's life has been a whirlwind since New Orleans, but he's keeping an eye on his mom.

Weekly Watch

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

Marquee Matchups Put Marquette In Spotlight

A victory over Wake Forest and upcoming showdown with Louisville has Marquette in the national spotlight.

Auburn? Yes, that Auburn

The SEC West has been turned upside down by Auburn, which has risen to the top with early wins over favorites Alabama and MSU.

Getting in the 'know' as conference plays heats up

It's time to get in the 'know' as conference play heats up on college courts across the country.

Andy Katz hands out his weekly awards and previews the top games this week.

Massie earns second chance with Memphis

After a failed pre-draft camp, Chris Massie worked overtime to earn a second chance with Memphis.