Given departures, can Tar Heels compete?
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comDickie V takes questions on North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Memphis and the early-entry exodus.
Story | August 04, 2005Warrick the right fit for the Grizzlies
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comDickie V takes questions on Taylor Coppenrath, Deron Williams, Hakim Warrick, Coach K, Shaq and age limits in the NBA.
Story | July 13, 2005Tar Heels topple Illini for national title
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comCongrats to Roy Williams on his first national title! He can thank Sean May, who was sensational inside.
Story | April 04, 2005Boeheim, Calhoun deserve Hall of Fame honor
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comJim Boeheim and Jim Calhoun deserve their induction into the Hall of Fame.
Story | April 04, 2005Plenty of keys to victory
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comIt's been a year in the making, and North Carolina and Illinois will not disappoint.
Story | April 03, 2005Tar Heels to cut down nets
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comVitale is sticking with his preseason pick, UNC, to cut down the nets Monday night.
Story | April 03, 2005Illinois, UNC earn shot at national title
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comAfter Final Four wins by Illinois and North Carolina, get ready for a classic national championship game.
Story | April 02, 2005Four talented teams in Final Four
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comVitale still believes UNC will win it all, he also knows any one of these teams could cut the nets on Monday night.
Story | April 01, 2005Diaper dandies a Final Four factor
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comFreshmen have been vital in the Final Four before, and I expect diaper dandies to have an impact in St. Louis.
Story | March 31, 2005Final Four journey marked by OT thrillers
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comThe road to St. Louis has been an incredible journey, with Cinderella stories, unsung heroes and OT thrillers.
Story | March 28, 2005Illini guard trio reminiscent of 'Zona's '97 group
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comMany big men are jumping from high school to the NBA today, so guards are more important at tourney time.
Story | March 28, 2005Elite Eight preview: Pitino eyes historic win
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comHere's my breakdown of the Arizona-Illinois and West Virginia-Louisville games, with the winners going to the Final Four.
Story | March 25, 2005Illinois eyes (bus) ride to Final Four
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comDon't say the Illini had a disappointing season if they get upset in the tourney. Are you kidding?
Story | March 16, 2005Redick leads way on All-Rolls Royce Teams
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comMy All-Rolls-Royce (All-America) First Team features two ACC stars and one each from the Big East, Big 12 and MWC.
Story | March 08, 2005Illinois still has right stuff for national title
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comThe shock of losing its unbeaten season at Ohio State won't be enough to keep Illinois from challenging for the national championship.
Story | March 06, 2005EDITOR'S PICKS

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