...of the Indiana Hoosiers signals from the side during a Big Ten Conference game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the United Center in Chigago, Illinois. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hoosiers 82-66. Mandatory...

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

College basketball is an interesting clique. There are some dysfunctional elements to the game (like the path some travel to recruit players through i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops

...From his underrated groups at Oral Roberts and Tulsa, to the NBA-caliber talents he left at Illinois, all the way to KU, Self likes guards and lots of them. He changed his "high-low...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings

Pat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.

Reactions vary to all-time rankings

As the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.

These guys are the best of the best on the boards

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...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Pearl receives bad recruiting news while in Israel

Shortly after lighting it up at the LeBron James Skills Academy, Josh Selby -- ranked by some services as the second-best point guard in the Class of ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Calipari waits on Meeks to make final roster moves

Kentucky coach John Calipari said late Thursday that he has already talked to three players who will not be returning in order to get the Wildcats dow...

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

Let's hear it for the little guy

From Morehead mania to the possible fourth No. 1 seed to Chief Kickingstallionsims, The Minutes runs through it all.

No. 1 seeds not locked up

From potential No. 1 seeds to provocative questions to coach of the year candidates, The Minutes runs through it all.

Weekly Watch: Kentucky's Meeks, Arizona take honors

Liam Foley/Icon SMI After sweeping the L.A. schools, Arizona is in the Pac-10 hunt. Editor's note: This edition is for games played from Sunday...

Washington moves to head of the Pac

Washington skidded out of the gates, but the Huskies have recently played like the team many thought they'd be in the preseason, including in Saturday's win over UCLA. U-Dub's win headlined a day full of hoops.

Weekly Watch: Arizona's Hill, West Virginia take home honors

AP Photo/Wily Low Jordan Hill has come out of nowhere to lead Arizona in scoring. Editor's note: This edition is for games played from Sunday, ...