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.

...WI - MARCH 8: Guard Trevon Hughes #3 of the Wisconsin Badgers handles the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers at the Kohl Center on March 8, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Indiana 85-61...

Hoops schools vs. non-hoops schools

From the differences between hoops schools and non-hoops schools to ruggedness on the floor to the hots and nots, The Minutes runs through it all.

Notre Dame's Harangody back to old self

...doctors gave him a clean slate,'' Brey said. "The game was in Indianapolis and he was an Indiana kid. I knew either we should go for it or not dress him.'' Harangody scored 25 points...

What's hot (and not) for 2008-09

Stephen Curry? Red-hot. The SEC? Not so much. What else is hot (and not) for the 2008 college basketball season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.

Where do Chalmers' NCAA tourney theatrics rank?

With three months of perspective, where does Mario Chalmers' national-title game winner rank among the best shots in NCAA tournament history? Pat Forde breaks down the deserving shots.

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

The Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.

North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings

With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.

UCLA's class could help Bruins to another Final Four

With the late signing period coming to an end, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 25 2008 basketball recruiting classes.

One-and-dones have low academic requirements too

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

With the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.

Video Team Previews

Joe Lunardi breaks down all 65 teams in his 2008 NCAA Tournament Video Previews. Find your school and check out the competition as well.

Steve Lavin, ESPN

...little more for USC to be "sleepers." Lavin thinks Bob Knight is campaigning for another job. And Indiana has to be deliberate and prudent to hear Kelvin Sampson's side

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UNC, Duke and NC State among Forbes' most valuable teams

Who are the most valuable teams in college hoops? Start looking at Tobacco Road.

Memphis has a gem in Rose

College basketball is no longer an upperclassmen's game. And of all the superstar freshmen, Derrick Rose of Memphis will have the best shot of leading his team to a title, writes Doug Gottlieb.

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