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A way-too-early Top 25

Doug Gottlieb, ESPN.com

Now that the deadline to declare for the NBA draft has passed, it's time to unveil an early Top 25 for the 2009-10 season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009

Report card reveals final grades

Doug Gottlieb, ESPN.com

The report card is out, and Doug Gottlieb has the final grades for some of the best mid- and high majors and the schools from the top six conferences.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

What we think, what we know and what we wonder about this season

Doug Gottlieb, ESPN.com

In the big six conferences, here's what we think, what we know and what we wonder as college hoops kicks into high gear.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 06, 2009

Pac-10 freshmen are more than just Love and Mayo

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

Think you know all the impact freshmen in the Pac-10? Think again. Doug Gottlieb breaks down the rookies making a difference out West.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 26, 2007

Watch for Baylor and St. Louis to notch early-season upsets

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

It's nearly impossible to predict how injuries, suspensions or slumps can affect a team in the middle of a season, but here are still five games to watch for upsets, writes Doug Gottlieb.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007

Middle-seed inconsistency could lead to upsets

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN Insider

Middle-seed inconsistency could lead to upsets in this year's NCAA Tournament, writes Doug Gottlieb.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 13, 2007

With half a season gone, many questions still remain

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

As we enter the heart of conference play, Doug Gottlieb looks at what we know, what we think and what we wonder about the biggest leagues.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 04, 2007

ACC looks set to take Challenge again

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

Can the Big Ten finally claim an ACC/Big Ten Challenge victory? Not if Doug Gottlieb's forecast is correct.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 27, 2006

Like his house, Sampson, IU under reconstruction

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

Looking around Kelvin Sampson's new house made it easier to understand how the coach was approaching his new job at IU, Doug Gottlieb writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 18, 2006

It's time for common sense to prevail

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

Both on and off the court, the NCAA can make rule changes that would help the game. Here are five of them.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 2005

Combo guards have a place in today's NBA

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

There is a place in today's NBA for tweener guards, but how do you know which ones will be a success?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 02, 2005

As preps flood draft, odds of success fall

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

Today's prep early entrants are less talented. History shows NBA teams rarely get a good return on them. So why would you draft one?

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2005

Be prepared so a timeout's not needed

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

Be ready to go without calling a timeout and make sure you hit the glass.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005

Matchups interesting despite what could have been

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

These weren't supposed to be the PG matchups, but they aren't the mismatches they seem on paper.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2005

Most transfers are seeking redemption

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

As I took the court, I remember thinking "How the heck did I end up here in Stillwater? And how will my career end?"

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2004