Postseason Power Rankings: Sweet 16 version
Mark SchlabachThrow out the seedings. The 2009 NCAA tournament is down to 16 teams. And from where I stand, as many as eight schools have a legit shot at cutting ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 25, 2009Rush's health a key for the Jayhawks' season
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comKansas senior Brandon Rush, recovering from knee surgery, watched the opening-night madness in street clothes Friday night. But the Jayhawks are hoping he'll be dancing in the Final Four in San Antonio next April, writes Mark Schlabach.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007Up-tempo or in half court, Bruins come up big
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comFirst UCLA sped things up. Then the Bruins slowed things down. Then they hit several backbreaking shots to take out Kansas in the West regional final, writes Mark Schlabach.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2007UCLA can run and KU can D it up, too
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comPerception is one thing, but both UCLA and Kansas feel comfortable they can do what the other's supposed strength is, writes Mark Schlabach.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007Kansas exploits weakness in Salukis' defense
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comBill Self knew his team would have trouble scoring on Southern Illinois' stingy defense. Luckily for the Jayhawks, Brandon Rush stepped up to give Kansas an edge, writes Mark Schlabach.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2007Donovan, Gators optimistic about future
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comFlorida was on top of the world in 2006 and 2007 when it won consecutive national championships. Rebuilding certainly hasn't been easy for the Gators, but there's reason for optimism this season.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Lawson is the key to UNC's title run
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comNorth Carolina coach Roy Williams has referred to Ty Lawson as "Dennis the Menace" and "Rambo." Whatever you call him, Lawson's impact on the Tar Heels is irrefutable.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Aldrich has come a long way
Mark Schlabach...in the NCAA tournament: 1. I first saw Kansas center Cole Aldrich when he took the floor...10 blocked shots in the No. 3-seeded Jayhawks' 60-43 rout of No. 11 seed Dayton...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Day 4: Big East buoys Chalk City
Mark SchlabachAfter two rounds of the 2009 NCAA tournament, we can finally put the ACC-Big East debate to rest. The Big East was the best college basketball confer...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Early observations from Day 2 action
Mark Schlabach...Regional. And No. 14 seed North Dakota State more than held its own against defending national champion Kansas in an 84-74 loss in the Midwest. The Bison invested the past five seasons in getting...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 20, 2009Most improved players taking over the spotlight
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comPlayers like Wayne Ellington, Arinze Onuaku and Sam Young were mere afterthoughts last season on their team's benches. But with one more year of experience, they've turned into big-time studs, writes Mark Schlabach.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008Altman spurns Arkansas for return to Creighton
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comDana Altman had decided to back out of an agreement to coach Arkansas and return to Creighton.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2007Factors that made season so-so should fuel madness
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comThe reasons this was one of the least memorable regular seasons in recent years should be why the NCAA Tournament is so exciting, writes Mark Schlabach.
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