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

Bob Donnan/US Presswire On a young team, North Carolina senior Deon Thompson will be counted on for leadership. 10 Things To Know From The Off...

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?

...20, 2009; Boise, ID, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Toney Douglas (23) during...

North Carolina reloaded for another run

The top programs in the ACC have brought in talent that should help the conference continue to thrive.

ACC coaches meet to discuss 18-game schedule

...the Atlantic and the Coastal. The Atlantic has Florida State, Boston College, Maryland, Wake Forest, Clemson and NC...

...ACC Men's Basketball Tournament - Florida State v North Carolina 14 March...slams in the Florida State Seminoles 73-70 victory over the...

Latest on who's declaring for NBA draft

...having Thompson learn the system early will speed up his ability to contribute next season. • Washington State is trying to think outside the box by looking at former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie and interviewing...

The Covenant of the Clipboard

Taking home net scraps in April is sweet, but these five super assistants know it's what happens the rest of the year that makes a college basketball team.

Elusive bid within reach for FSU

...an NCAA tournament berth with Florida State, confident that the Seminoles won't be disappointed. And...

North Carolina's top-ranked class headlines the ACC

The top programs in the ACC have brought in talent that should help the conference continue to thrive.

ACC ShootAround: Duke, Miami to try to threaten a loaded UNC squad

Joel Auerbach/US Presswire Miami celebrated a win over Duke last season. Can the Canes do more this season? Miami who? By Heather Dinich ESPN...

...Romone Penny #24 of the Florida State Seminoles is covered by Julius Hodge...

UCLA's class could help Bruins to another Final Four

With the late signing period coming to an end, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 25 2008 basketball recruiting classes.

Week in Review: Tyler 2.0 for Carolina

Antonio Williams looks at the importance of Tyler Zeller's commitment to UNC and new additions for Marquette and Florida State in his week in review.

Grant puts high expectations on NC State

Gavin Grant knows he's providing bulletin-board material with his bold predictions for NC State in the ACC this season, but he doesn't care, Dana O'Neil writes.