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In Insider's weekly look at the nation's PER leaders, Matt Giles explains why Anthony Davis deserves the national player of the year award over Thomas Robinson, and picks winners for each conference's POY award.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2012

In Insider's weekly look at the nation's PER leaders, Matt Giles looks at the Purdue Boilermakers and their NCAA tournament chances.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2012

In Insider's weekly look at the nation's PER leaders, Matt Giles identifies some of the issues facing the Connecticut Huskies' efficiency woes. Plus, the reason behind Temple's strong 2011-12 campaign.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2012

Small schools may not get all the attention of their major conference counterparts, but the best players are certainly deserving of recognition. Insider examines under-the-radar stars from BracketBusters, starting with Murray State's Isaiah Canaan.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2012

Matt Giles looks at the PER leaders for every level of college basketball, noting how the return of Reggie Johnson has fueled the Miami Hurricanes' recent run at an NCAA tournament bid.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2012

Matt Giles explains how Seton Hall's Herb Pope and Syracuse's Dion Waiters have made themselves Big East POY contenders.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2012

How the top 10 prospects in the 2012 NBA draft stack up in John Hollinger's college basketball player power rankings.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2012

Harrison Barnes is not helping John Henson and Tyler Zeller on the boards; see that and more in John Hollinger's college basketball player power rankings.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2011

Jared Sullinger's absence in a loss to Kansas revealed Ohio State's defensive shortcoming.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2011

Anthony Davis and Cody Zeller are adapting quickly to the college game and rank near the top of John Hollinger's college basketball player power rankings.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2011

Matt Giles uses John Hollinger's PER statistic to highlight Terrence Jones and three other players who appear primed to boost their PER this season.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2011

Matt Giles uses John Hollinger's PER statistic to highlight five players in the Final Four who are vital to their teams' success, including Kemba Walker, Matt Howard and Joey Rodriguez.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2011

Matt Giles uses John Hollinger's PER statistic to highlight Kawhi Leonard, Josh Harrellson and Aaron Craft as three "unsung heroes" who will be critical to their teams' Sweet 16 success.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2011

Matt Giles uses John Hollinger's PER statistic to highlight Derrick Williams, Terrence Jones, Dwight Hardy and Jared Sullinger as stars who should shine bright in the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2011

Matt Giles uses John Hollinger's PER statistic to highlight Harrison Barnes' recent play, Jacob Pullen's offensive prowess and the impact of Chris Wright's absence on the Georgetown Hoyas.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2011

Remember when you heard about Jimmer Fredette for the first time? How about Kenneth Faried? Matt Giles uses John Hollinger's PER statistic to point out several key mid-major players you'll want to know before filling out your brackets.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2011