It's hard not to be impressed by the Orange
Doug GottliebSyracuse dominated in two consecutive nights at the Garden with blowouts of two teams ranked in the top 12, but its Coaches vs. Cancer title game win ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009
Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock
Chad Ford...Point: Late first round. Wesley Johnson, G/F, Syracuse Johnson got off to a terrific start at Iowa State three years ago and scouts were buzzing about his draft potential. But a disastrous sophomore season...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Recruits mustn't forget common courtesy
Jay Bilas...evenly spaced placards with the logos of the schools among which he was deciding: Oklahoma, UCLA, Kansas, Iowa State, Duke and North Carolina. It looked like a version of the NBA draft lottery show and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 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
Would-be first-rounders back for better or worse
Chad FordIf you're a college underclassman with a shot at going in the lottery, chances are you're declaring for the NBA draft. In the past decade, virtually e...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Lamb, Smith taking their time
Christopher Lawlor...life of Baltimore to rural southwestern Virginia. When ESPN's top-ranked player, Harrison Barnes of Ames (Iowa), chose North Carolina over Duke and Kansas on Friday, it could leave the door open for Smith...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009
Call it what you want … these 10 need to win
Doug Gottlieb...a very good recruiting class still a year away, stay tuned. It could get ugly. Todd Lickliter, Iowa: A great guy with a great system, but unless the university commits to letting him steer through...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Reaction to Monday's games and hot topics
Jay BilasSome thoughts and analysis on Monday's games and the latest hot topics in college hoops … Simply amazing: Milestones are great prompts to celeb...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
Barton ready to sign with Tigers
Christopher Lawlor...Rutgers; 6-8 C.J. Fair is Syrcause-bound and Melvin Ejim (Brampton, Ontario) is headed to Iowa State. "Austin has a high basketball IQ and is a coach's son," Smith said. "C.J...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
For these 10, season offers chance to 'prove it'
Jay BilasEDITOR'S NOTE: For the past couple of months, our experts have offered lists previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entries include: J...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
What many are thinking, but won't say publicly
Doug GottliebCollege basketball is an interesting clique. There are some dysfunctional elements to the game (like the path some travel to recruit players through i...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops
Doug GottliebEDITOR'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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
These guys are the best of the best on the boards
Jay BilasYou 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
These transfers are ready to contribute … now
Doug Gottlieb...a major contribution this season: Wesley Johnson, Syracuse: Keep in mind what I wrote earlier, but the Iowa State transfer was said to have been the best player in many Cuse scrimmages last season. Jim...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2009
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