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Class of 2014 inside linebacker Austin Roberts (Rice Lake, Wis./Rice Lake) committed Thursday to sign with the Illini, multiple sources report. Roberts was heavily recruited by non-BCS, FCS and Ivy League schools. Air Force, Army, Central Michigan...

Inside linebacker Josh Watson (Blue Springs, Mo./South) received his first FBS scholarship offer from Colorado State and has committed to the Rams, multiple sources report. "I was tired of going to different colleges and being one of the top prosp...

Long Beach (Calif.) Poly is the kind of high school football power where a four-loss season constitutes a disappointment, no matter the circumstances. So then why is it that a 12-4 record in 2012 has so many people around the Jackrabbits program so e...

Blog | May 14, 2013

Ken Pomeroy digs for the strange but true scoring oddities and remarkable games from the 2012-13 season.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

ATLANTA -- The possibility that became reality following Michigan's 61-56 win over Syracuse in the Final Four on Saturday night began to materialize weeks ago. As the Wolverines stomped Jackrabbits (South Dakota State), corralled Rams (Virginia Co...

Michigan wondered what would happen if its best player, Trey Burke, went cold in a big game. It happened Saturday but the rest of the Wolverines rallied to beat Syracuse and reach Monday's national title game.

Behind the scenes with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, from Selection Sunday to their season-ending loss to Michigan.

Ashley Brunner had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 4 seed South Carolina to a 74-52 victory over South Dakota State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday.

S. Dakota St.-South Carolina Preview

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Michigan's coaches emphasized something like this all season long, and occasionally they would see it. A glimpse in practice here. A stretch during a game there. During portions of scrimmages in which they sat point guard Tr...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Quick thoughts from fourth-seeded Michigan's 71-56 win over No. 13 seed South Dakota State. Overview: In some ways, Michigan has waited all season for something like this. The Wolverines hadn't needed much help since poin...

Fran Fraschilla ranks the 10 players with the potential to have the biggest impact on the 2013 NCAA tournament. Miami guard Shane Larkin leads the list.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2013

I know the feeling. You're nervous. You know the big names -- Ben McLemore, Victor Oladipo, Trey Burke -- but who's this Nate kid I keep hearing about? Let me help you. Here are 10 mid-major stars who could really mess up your bracket in the coming d...

Peter Keating and Jordan Brenner break down the most likely 2013 NCAA tournament upsets in the South Region.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2013

The 68-team field is set, the bracket is out, and the NCAA tournament soon will begin. Before the final 64 take the court on Thursday and Friday, Playbook has chosen a few small schools to examine a bit closer, taking a look at their exploits inside ...

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Who they lose, which recruits they'll add and what it means for next season.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013