What many are thinking, but won't say publicly
Doug GottliebCollege 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
Team preview: Illinois
Blue Ribbon YearbookBlue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009
Five freshmen whose impact needs to be felt
Andy KatzCollege basketball practice officially starts in a little less than a month, but all across the country, coaches are quietly working with their teams ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009Bennett's recruits leave Cougars in good shape
Andy KatzCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Tony Bennett left Washington State for Virginia and the likely, long-term success and overall access to players that Charlo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 19, 2009Wake Forest's Aminu pulls out of U19 trials
Andy Katz...assisted by Purdue's Matt Painter and Southern Illinois' Chris Lowery. But earlier this week, Aminu decided...preparation for a more demonstrative role with the Illini in 2009-10. Here are the rest of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Calipari waits on Meeks to make final roster moves
Andy KatzKentucky 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThere will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009Prove It Or Lose It
Remember Syracuse's big win over St. Francis (N.Y.)? Unless you're wearing orange, you're lying. Even the sexiest fall matchup reveals only so much
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009Katz's Region Breakdowns: South
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFrom the best player to the hottest team, Andy Katz breaks down the South Regional.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 19, 2009
From ESPN ResearchInsider digs in to the day's hot topics.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009
The Pre-Loader
Scott Powers...would have looked splendid in orange. Ask any Illini fan. With that in mind, those fans were ready to forgive Illinois head coach Bruce Weber after losing locals Sherron...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 23, 2009Illinois's Mt. Rushmore of Sports
ESPNCheck out which four sports figures made it onto Illinois' Mount Rushmore.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009Fight Scenes
Elena Bergeron, Bruce FeldmanA season is made up of a million little moments. Illinois hopes they add up to something special
Story | Conversation | December 17, 20082009 recruits could represent new era in Minnesota hoops
Icon SMI By keeping Royce White (left) and Rodney Williams in the state of Minnesota, Tubby Smith could re-establish the Golden Gophers as contenders ...
Page | ConversationWeatherspoon, former Illini star, NBA player dies at age 58
Associated PressNick Weatherspoon, a former University of Illinois basketball star who played seven seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 58.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS

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