ESPN Search

John Gasaway explains how Russ Smith has been the best player in the NCAA tournament and looks at whether he can keep it up against a very good Duke defense. Plus, a look at Will Yeguete's effect on Florida's defense.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2013

John Gasaway ranks the 16 teams left in the NCAA tournament, with the Florida Gators and Louisville Cardinals leading the way.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2013

John Gasaway give an in-depth look at which teams are legitimate contenders for a national title. He also says why programs like Georgetown and Marquette will come up just short.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2013

John Gasaway provides four initial NCAA tournament observations, including why the Gonzaga Bulldogs weren't given as generous a draw as some may think. He also writes about Florida's chance to reach the Sweet 16.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013

John Gasaway makes the case for why the Florida Gators are the best team in the country heading into the NCAA tournament, and examines how often the nation's top team ends up winning the national title.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

John Gasaway evaluates each of this season's top teams against the per-possession performances of past Final Four teams to identify which are legitimate contenders to win a national title in 2013 and which aren't.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2013

John Gasaway takes an in-depth look at Florida, a team that has been outstanding statistically so far this season, but hasn't yet risen to the top of the polls. Should we believe in them come tourney time?

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

John Gasaway tracks this season's top teams against the statistical benchmarks of past Final Four teams in order to separate the contenders from the pretenders. The result: Only seven teams are currently setting a national championship pace.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2013

The Florida Gators deserve consideration as the top college basketball team in the nation, writes John Gasaway. Plus, Jim Boeheim's new strategy and why the Big 12 race should be exciting this season.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2013

John Gasaway identifies eight teams, including Kentucky and Gonzaga that are dark-horse contenders this year. Plus, why fans of the Arizona Wildcats should be worried.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2013

John Gasaway takes a look at the stats of past national champions to see how the early title contenders of the 2012-13 season measure up.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2012

John Gasaway looks at five March Madness contenders who could get off to slow starts in 2012-13 because of tough nonconference schedules.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2012

John Gasaway of Basketball Prospectus projects the top five offenses for the 2012-13 season, beginning with Doug McDermott and Creighton at No. 5.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2012

John Gasaway examines the 2012-13 edition of the Kentucky Wildcats to see how it stacks up to previous teams John Calipari has fielded in Lexington. While the experience may be lacking, the incoming talent is second only to last season's squad.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2012

While most of the top seeds do not rely on their long-range accuracy, some big teams need to connect from behind the arc to advance. John Gasaway picks out the five with the greatest need.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

Vanderbilt and Michigan top the list of the major-conference teams that are most reliant on the 3-point shot.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2012