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After a run to the Sweet 16 this year, Oregon and the Pac-12 are looking for bigger and better things in 2013-14. John Gasaway expects a strong year from the conference , and places the Ducks alongside Colorado, Stanford and UCLA as strong teams a n...

John Gasaway breaks down the 2013-14 prospects for five Pac-12 teams that look well-positioned to have successful seasons.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2013

Kansas is losing a lot from last season's team, but John Gasaway explains why he thinks the Jayhawks will have enough to win their 10th consecutive Big 12 title.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013

John Gasaway explains how the Big Ten has consistently won despite not having as many elite recruits as the other major conferences.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2013

John Gasaway breaks down the top four contenders to win the expanded ACC in 2013-14.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

John Gasaway writes that veteran players -- not freshmen -- will be the key to Michigan State's season. But that could be a very, very good thing.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2013

John Gasaway writes that while top-level recruiting hasn't yet translated into on-court success for the SEC, the latest crop of SEC freshmen has the chance to change that -- provided the programs not named Kentucky and Florida can start closing the gap.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2013

John Gasaway explains why second-year coaches Kevin Ollie and Jim Crews have their teams poised for breakout seasons.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2013

For Insider's Freshman Impact series, John Gasaway and Reggie Rankin examine how Indiana's incoming freshmen could help the Hoosiers offset the loss of several key players and propel the team to another deep NCAA tournament run.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2013

For Insider's "Freshman Impact" series, John Gasaway and Reggie Rankin examine how Ohio State's incoming freshmen could help the Buckeyes get back to the top of the Big Ten.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2013

For Insider's "Freshman Impact" series, John Gasaway and Reggie Rankin examine how Florida's incoming freshmen could help the Gators break through to the Final Four after three straight Elite Eight appearances.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

John Gasaway and Adam Finkelstein take a look at how Louisville's incoming freshmen and transfers will fit with the Cardinals' returning players, writing that three talented guards should earn playing time in Louisville's loaded backcourt.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

For Insider's "Freshman Impact" series, John Gasaway and Adam Finkelstein examine how Syracuse's five incoming freshmen could help the Orange get back to the Final Four in 2013-14.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2013

For Insider's Freshman Impact series, John Gasaway and Paul Biancardi examine how Duke's incoming freshmen and returning veterans will fit together in 2013-14.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

For Insider's "Freshman Impact" series, John Gasaway and Paul Biancardi examine how North Carolina's three talented incoming freshmen will fit in with a stacked returning rotation in 2013-14.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

In the debut of Insider's "Freshman Impact" series, John Gasaway and Paul Biancardi examine how Arizona's star freshmen and veteran players will fit together in 2013-14.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013