Franta Claus is back with gifts for all
Fran FraschillaIt's the time of year for Franta Claus to pass out some Christmas gifts. The college basketball season is off to a great start, but I will be keeping ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Shooting up the draft board
Fran FraschillaAs the NBA stays on the lookout for shooters at the college level, there are some important distinctions between the two games that NBA personnel must...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009
Breaking down the keys to Florida-Syracuse
Fran Fraschilla...form in the zone, strangling teams by holding them to an anemic 39 percent inside the arc. Iowa State transfer Wesley Johnson is the ideal zone defender, and could play all five positions if necessary...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Prospects look for fruitful showing in Big Apple
Fran FraschillaNot only will the 2KSports Classic, benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer, provide some high-quality games Thursday night, it will also offer glimpses of seve...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Plenty impress at LeBron James Skills Academy
Fran FraschillaWorking at the Nike Skills Academy the last few summers has been a great experience for me. It's allowed me to stay close to something I've done my wh...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 15, 2009
Stay up late for this WCC showdown
Fran FraschillaIf you are a true college hoops junkie, then Thursday's West Coast Conference battle between the league's only ranked teams, Saint Mary's and eight-ti...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 29, 2009
UConn-Gonzaga, nearly a decade later
Fran FraschillaOn Saturday, Connecticut meets up with Gonzaga in the Battle in Seattle, one of the best nonconference heavyweight matchups of the season. It's hard t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008
TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "iowa" make the list?