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John Gasaway ranks teams that have the best shot of winning a national title next season. Louisville, despite the loss of Peyton Siva and Gorgui Dieng, returns enough talent to challenge for a repeat championship.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

John Gasaway ranks teams with new head coaches based on the amount of talent each new coach is inheriting. Steve Alford figures to be in good shape at UCLA, as he takes over a skilled and experienced roster.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

John Gasaway looks at four teams that are being hurt by early-entry NBA draft decisions.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

John Gasaway uses Joe Lunardi's first projected 2014 NCAA tournament bracket to identify some potential surprises, disappointments and pick his Final Four teams and national champion.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2013

John Gasaway provides his final ranking of the top 25 freshmen in the nation, based purely on performance at the college level.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2013

John Gasaway provides his list of five teams not expected to have the same amount of success next season. Gonzaga, which likely loses star Kelly Olynyk to the NBA, won't have nearly the amount of talent it did in 2012-2013.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

It was a rough season for some traditional powers, but John Gasaway writes that the Kentucky Wildcats will lead a group of them back into the national picture in 2013-14.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2013

John Gasaway explains the advantages that Louisville has over Michigan in the NCAA title game, and why the Cardinals will win on Monday night.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2013

John Gasaway explains the advantages that Louisville has over Michigan in the NCAA title game, and why the Cardinals will win on Monday night.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2013

John Gasaway ranks the five players on the Final Four teams who have performed the best in the NCAA tournament. Louisville guard Russ Smith leads the list.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2013

John Gasaway explains how Michigan has made it to the Final Four, and why two key improvements have given the Wolverines a chance to win a national title.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2013

John Gasaway compares how this season's Final Four teams compare to past champions. For example, Syracuse's 3-point shooting would rank 20th out of 20 of Final Four teams since 2009.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2013

John Gasaway ranks the national championship chances for each of the Final Four teams.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2013

John Gasaway explains how Russ Smith has been the best player in the NCAA tournament and looks at whether he can keep it up against a very good Duke defense. Plus, a look at Will Yeguete's effect on Florida's defense.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2013

John Gasaway examines Syracuse's impressive run to the Elite Eight, and looks at whether the Orange's amazing defensive performance is sustainable. Plus, a look at Wichita State's chances to beat Ohio State.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2013

John Gasaway examines whether the nation's hottest head-coaching candidate, Shaka Smart, would be able to translate his style and success from VCU to the openings at UCLA and Minnesota.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2013