Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors
Chad FordCollege seniors continue to be a dying breed in the NBA draft. The thinking is simple: After four years, all the good players have already left school...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
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
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
'Kobe-esque' Barnes heads 2011 draft class
Chad FordIt may feel a little early to be talking about the 2011 NBA draft, but things were set in motion today when the top high school prospect in the countr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Refs, top conferences and Tebow vs. Ingram
Bruce Feldman...nightmarish year and the Big 12 North is a mess, again. The Big Ten? Ohio State and Iowa are playing this weekend to see who is the top team. Ohio State already lost to USC...
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
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
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
College hoops chatter from around the country
Doug GottliebA quick look at some of the things I'm hearing around the college basketball world • Houston recently hired Mack Rhoades as its athleti...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 14, 2009
Ten freshmen I'm looking forward to seeing
Doug GottliebFear not, college hoops maniacs. Though so many players have left the game yet again to pursue fame and fortune at the next level, the cupboard is far...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009
Thomas to FIU doesn't make sense
Doug GottliebDoes no one in Miami have the Internet? Does Isiah Thomas not think anyone can do a little research? Congrats to Florida International on the dog...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 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
Take some time to look at the big picture
Jay BilasEach game during a season is a snapshot. The season is the big picture. Sometimes the snapshots can distort the big picture. Some got in a rush to dra...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 04, 2009
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