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For these 10, season offers chance to 'prove it'

Jay Bilas

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the past couple of months, our experts have offered lists previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entries include: J...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

BC confident it can exceed expectations in ACC

Andy Katz

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Is it really early November? No, it can't be. Boston College's practice gym has no windows, so you can't see the weather outs...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

Doug Gottlieb

College basketball is an interesting clique. There are some dysfunctional elements to the game (like the path some travel to recruit players through i...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Vandy should be right in the thick of SEC race

Andy Katz

In roughly six weeks, you'll know if Vanderbilt is a real serious player for the SEC East title. By that time, the Commodores could be through th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

McCoy named Big12 offensive player of the week

Richard Durrett

...percentage, which included completed his first 11 passes. McCoy spread the ball around, finding eight different receivers. Iowa State linebacker Jesse Smith was the Big 12 defensive player of the week. His teammate, punter Mike...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Irving is a Blue Devil

Chris Lawlor

...Irving's commitment to the Blue Devils could have a ripple effect. This weekend Harrison Barnes (Ames, Iowa/Ames), the top-ranked player in the ESPNU 100, visits Duke. Bagging two of the nation's...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Who's NEXT in college basketball?

Andy Katz

Editor's note: Who's NEXT in college basketball? Over the next few months, ESPN will identify the players, teams, coaches and games that will leave th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Midnight madness: College hoops time in Texas

Richard Durrett

...on Oct. 30 as part of Midnight Yell Practice at Kyle Field before the football team faces Iowa State. Donald Sloan (Seagoville) was the team's second-leading scorer last season and he returns for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops

Doug Gottlieb

EDITOR'S NOTE: Each week leading up to the season, one of our experts will offer up a list previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entr...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Baylor tops Big 12 women's basketball poll

Richard Durrett

...2. Texas (3): 106 4. Texas A&M (1): 87 5. Oklahoma: 86 6. Nebraska: 80 7. Iowa State: 59 8. Kansas State: 44 9. Oklahoma State: 41 10. Texas Tech: 38 11. Colorado: 22...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Big 12 preseason hoops poll 1-2: Kansas, UT

Richard Durrett

...4. Kansas State: 92 5. Texas A&M: 74 6. Oklahoma State: 69 7. Missouri: 66 8. Iowa State: 57 9. Texas Tech: 34 10. Baylor : 33 11. Nebraska: 27 12. Colorado: 13

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Both Cuse and ISU could end up in decent shape

Andy Katz

No transfer enters the season with as much expectation as Wesley Johnson. The former Iowa State wing is supposed to take Syracuse on his back and carry the Orange to a top...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Big 12 preseason basketball accolades

Richard Durrett

...should know that Kansas teammates Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich were named co-players of the year. Iowa State forward Marquis Gilstrap earned preseason newcomer of the year. Some Big 12 South highlights: * Texas guard...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

These guys are the best of the best on the boards

Jay Bilas

You hear all the time that rebounding is about who wants the ball the most. While effort and desire is a necessary component, rebounding is about much...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

European trip helps Wildcats adjust to new look

Andy Katz

Maybe no team needed a summer trip more than Davidson, as the Wildcats attempt to get through a season without Stephen Curry. Taking the trip to I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2009