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After watching several of the nation's top incoming recruits at the Nike Hoop Summit this weekend, Fran Fraschilla breaks down their games and offers tips on how they can improve before the 2013-14 season tips off.

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2013

Fran Fraschilla ranks the top 25 impact players in college basketball through the end of the regular season. Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. tops the list.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2013

Fran Fraschilla ranks the top 25 impact players in college basketball through the first three months of the season.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013

Fran Fraschilla ranks the top 25 impact players in college basketball through the first month of the season.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2012

Fran Fraschilla ranks the top 25 impact players in college basketball heading into the 2012-13 season.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2012

ESPN Insiders Jay Bilas, Chad Ford, Fran Fraschilla, Doug Gottlieb and David Thorpe make their picks for the first round of the NBA draft based on who they think teams should take.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2012

The Summer Buzz series checks in with Coach K and the Blue Devils, with in-depth analysis from Jay Bilas, Fran Fraschilla and Joe Lunardi on Duke's 2011-12 outlook.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2011

Fran Fraschilla breaks down the top point guards in this year's class. Not surprisingly, Kyrie Irving tops the list, but Fraschilla believes Shelvin Mack is not getting the credit he deserves.

Blog | Conversation | May 11, 2011

Fran Fraschilla breaks down 10 top teams heading into the 2011-12 season, looking at their strengths and offering ways in which they can improve.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2011

Fran Fraschilla studied Duke Blue Devils guard Kyrie Irving's return from injury on Friday, and determined that while the freshman's still knocking off some rust, he could be able to break some games open for the Blue Devils off the bench in this tourney.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2011

Fran Fraschilla evaluates some top college freshmen -- Josh Selby, Harrison Barnes, Jared Sullinger, etc. -- in terms of how their ability might translate to the NBA. Sullinger looks good, but right now, Barnes does not.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2011

There is an age-old argument among coaches about players who have one great skill versus players who are good, if not great, at a multitude of basketball skills. My preference? There's room for both. Not surprisingly, because their versatility help...

Blog | Conversation | September 30, 2010

As Coach K prepares to lead Team USA into the FIBA World Championships, Fran Fraschilla took a close look at the college kids who served as competition at the Las Vegas training camp. A number of guys helped their draft stock in the desert.

Blog | Conversation | July 30, 2010

Not all one-and-done players are created equal. Some, like John Wall, seem like sure things, while others, like Avery Bradley, come with risk. Fran Fraschilla kicks off his ranking of freshmen who'll likely hear their names called on draft day next year.

Blog | Conversation | July 20, 2010

Fran Fraschilla scouted several of college basketball's brightest stars at the LeBron James skills academy, and offers an early look at which guys have improved and how they stack up for the 2011 NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | July 12, 2010

Sometimes one great skill is enough to earn you a spot on an NBA roster. Fran Fraschilla breaks down this year's crop of shooters, shot-blockers and energy guys as teams look to fill specific needs in both rounds of Thursday's NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2010