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In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating writes that just like the rest of us, NBA GMs go crazy over breakout stars of the NCAA tournament. But they're not wrong to lose their minds.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2013

For a six-pack of NCAA tourney teams, a deep run may be determined by how "x-factors" -- players like Gonzaga's Gary Bell Jr. and Duke's Rasheed Sulaimon -- perform this month, writes Jordan Brenner in ESPN The Magazine.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine's annual Giant Killers, Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating look at the weaknesses of some of NCAA basketball's powerhouse teams and how those flaws might lead to early exits from the tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Carl Carchia writes about how whether or not teams shoot successfully from downtown could determine how long -- or even if -- they make it in the Tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Jay Bilas answers the question: Where did the Big Ten's seemingly sudden power surge come from?

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Ryan McGee looks at the relationship between college hoops and football recruiting, noting that Michigan football coach Brady Hoke's job is made a bit easier by the Wolverines' success on the court.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

If February taught us anything, it's that even the best offenses have trouble preparing for back-to-back road games. In ESPN The Magazine, Seth Greenberg breaks down plays from some of the most lethal offensive threats.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine's Analytics issue, Eddie Matz writes about how Billy Donovan's Florida Gators focus on one metric more than any other. It's called DER, and it's driving SEC offenses insane.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Elena Bergeron writes that while the NBA was slow to acknowledge the slow death of the center, the progression of big men has long been evident at the college level. Look no further than this year's draft crop

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2013

College basketball voters are tragically underrating unfamiliar teams. In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating explains why it's time for a wake-up call.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Sixth man Briante Weber is more than VCU's king of steals -- he's the perfect example of how Shaka Smart's recruiting style can turn unconventional strengths into success come March.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, John Gasaway writes that Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart can't shake a shooting slump. But scouts still say he's a slam dunk.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Jordan Brenner writes about how this year's Duke Blue Devils team is much different than last, yet there are still improvements needed for them to stay at the top.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2012

If you've grown up hoops crazy, surrounded by corn field and Bluegrass, this is the Top 25 for you. Yes, according to the map, the road to Atlanta will likely run right down I-65. But it wouldn't be college basketball without detours, so ESPN The Magazine turned to the experts.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2012

In ESPN The Magazine's Collge Basketball preview, Eli Saslow writes about Peyton Siva, the standout Louisville PG who decided to clean up the world of trouble in which he was raised.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2012

In the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine, Chase Howell breaks down four transfers who could make a big impact for their new teams this season.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2012