Big 12 ShootAround: What can KU do for an encore?

...huge rebuilding job' By Tim Griffin ESPN.com Kansas coach Bill Self allowed himself to savor his...Appleton, and freshman forward Quintrell Thomas. The retooled Jayhawks will travel to Canada before the season for...

First Cup: Friday

Celtics vs. Lakers Bob Ryan of The Boston Globe: "Don't get cocky. Resist the urge to fire off that sarcastic e-mail to your old college roommate cur...

Housecleaning time: Clips, links and e-mail

We're long overdue for some major housecleaning (links, e-mails and follow-up thoughts), but before we get to that, I have three thoughts from the wee...

The Larry Brown Circus Rolls Out of Detroit

So, now that the media has had a chance to sink its teeth into the notion that Larry Brown really is leaving Detroit, what have we learned? In the De...

Still some program-changing prospects unsigned

Early signing period is over, but there are still some program-changing prospects out there, writes Reggie Rankin.

Favors, Henry among sought-after prospects yet to commit

With the early signing period on the horizon, Antonio Williams takes a look at a few recruiting battles worth watching.

Top point guard lists Kansas, Memphis as early leaders

John Wall, the top point guard prospect in the Class of 2009, might not follow his former AAU coach to Baylor, writes Jason Jordan.

Reports: Arthur, Chalmers sorry for role in rookie camp incident

Darrell Arthur apologized for his role in an incident at the NBA's rookie transition program earlier this week, but denied ever using marijuana, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported.

Sources: Chalmers, Arthur caught with marijuana at rookie camp

Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were thrown out of the NBA's rookie transition program on Wednesday morning after being caught with marijuana in their hotel room,according to sources.

Stephenson spends summer getting better

Lance Stephenson has the proper pedigree and work ethic to be the next New York basketball star, writes Christopher Lawlor.

Stephenson spends summer getting bigger and better

Lance Stephenson has the proper pedigree and work ethic to be the next New York basketball star, writes Christopher Lawlor.

Counting down the most prestigious programs since 1984-85

What college basketball programs have been the most consistent, the most prestigious since the 1984-85 season? After unveiling the top 290 schools all week, here are the top 10.

A weekend of slam-jam action at the Peach Jam

Plenty of top-tier talent was on the court during the Peach Jam event, writes Bob Gibbons.

Lawrence, Kan., rocks as it chalks up recent title

Jayhawk fans have no doubt that TitleTown USA is far above the golden valley.

1-KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 16: D.J. Augustin #14...Texas Longhorns dribbles the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament...