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Jay Bilas provides his Nov. 28 edition of The Bilas Index, his ranking of the top 68 teams in the nation. Tom Crean's Indiana team earns the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2012

Modern NCAA champions in men's basketball have followed a specific pattern, one that goes against the 2013 odds of UCLA, Indiana and other preseason darlings. Drew Cannon lists the historical championship hurdles facing some of the top preseason teams.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2012

Rick Barnes is catching heat after another early tournament exit. He created the lofy expectations at Texas, and matching them will determine how hot his seat gets.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2012

Doug Gottlieb ranks five teams that could surprise in their respective conference tournaments, including the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC. Also, scouting reports and buzz from around the country.

Blog | Conversation | March 05, 2011

Toppling the Texas Longhorn's No. 1-ranked defense won't be impossible for the Missouri Tigers -- but it won't be easy. LaRue Cook explains why there's no simple answer to beating Texas.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2011

Chad Millman breaks down the best teams to bet on in college basketball as of Jan. 26, 2011 -- after an impressive victory at Kansas, the Texas Longhorns rank third in the Sweat Barometer.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2011

In the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine, Jay Bilas looks at the vast amount of info college basketball coaches can present to players, and wonders what's the right balance in presenting scouting reports.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2010

With the 2010 NBA draft in the books, Chad Ford wastes no time looking ahead to 2011's draft class, headlined by North Carolina's Harrison Barnes. The draft is filled with so many unproven talents that one scout refers to that group as "The Mystery Men."

Blog | Conversation | June 25, 2010

LaRue Cook of ESPN Insider looked at over 80 squads that have made the Elite Eight since 2000 and came away with an ideal scenario in terms of starters versus bench contributions. Turns out a deep bench doesn't matter much, which could doom K-State early.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2010

Despite some die-hard Longhorns' fans thoughts to the contrary, Rick Barnes' words about valuing his players' NBA aspirations more than a national title are nothing to be worried about.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2010

You hear all the time that rebounding is about who wants the ball the most. While effort and desire is a necessary component, rebounding is about much more than just sweat and struggle. Certainly, one can have all of the tools to be a great rebounder...

Blog | Conversation | September 30, 2009