Would-be first-rounders back for better or worse

If 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

It 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

The boys of summer

...the emergence of an offensive game. He gave Kansas' Cole Aldrich, a much more highly touted big...Obviously, Sherron Collins will run the point for KU this season, but don't be surprised if...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Breaking down the one-and-doners

Welcome to our new NBA draft blog, in which Fran Fraschilla and I will keep you updated on everything draft related, all year long. From features on t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Ten burning questions for 2009-10

How good is Kansas? Does the ACC's size matter? Will the Big Ten perform? It's time for 10 burning questions.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Rock, chalk ... rematch?

...a little orange. That's because the former Kansas point guard will be facing off against Anthony...Anthony and the Orangemen outlasted Hinrich and the Jayhawks 81-78. It was also a game in...

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

College 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

Four schools that have high hopes

...chance to see Texas, Kentucky, Seton Hall and Kansas, and while it's still very, very early...a league whose only other dominant center is KU's Cole Aldrich. According to kenpom.com, Texas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Jayhawks have options for 2010 class

Jayhawks looking at their options for 2010 recruiting class.

Team preview: Kansas

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2090-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Big 12 ShootAround: High expectations for a league that retained its star power

...Sherron Collins and the stacked Jayhawks have all the pieces in...talent (Xavier Henry) will launch Kansas to the top of every...candidates, the most likely being KU's dynamic duo of Cole...

Wilkinson, Osborne picked for Sporting News' top coaches list

...also made the list. Among them included: Dean Smith, college basketball, No.  8: Graduated from Kansas. Bob Knight, college basketball, No. 16: Retired from coaching after finishing his career at Texas Tech. Tom...

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?

...Bison drives for a shot attempt against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first round of the NCAA Division...

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