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

...rebuilding job" with seven newcomers. Self ready for a 'huge rebuilding job' By Tim Griffin ESPN.com Kansas coach Bill Self allowed himself to savor his national championship for only a few hours before he...

Kansas St. 82, Emporia St. 60

Kansas St. 82, Emporia St. 60

Kansas St. 88, SE Missouri 68

Kansas St. 88, SE Missouri 68

Kansas St. 96, Florida A&,M 57

Kansas St. 96, Florida A&,M 57

Team preview: Kansas State

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2008-09 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

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Terps show off 2008-09 squad at Maryland Madness; Jayhawks unveil banner

Maryland Madness began with a "Gary Williams Look-Alike" contest, and the highlight of the show was the arrival of the main man in an armored military vehicle.

Disappointing night for many early entrants

Forget about the record-setting 10 freshmen in the first round. Many underclassmen -- such as the undrafted Jamont Gordon and Davon Jefferson -- learned the NBA draft can be cruel, writes Andy Katz.

1-31 December 2007: Kansas State's Michael Beasley reacts to...Musketeers and the Kansas State Wildcats. Xavier defeated Kansas State 103...

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

The Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.

With UNC trio back, make way for the Tar Heels

What does the return of the UNC trio, Ronald Steele, Chase Budinger and A.J. Abrams mean for their teams? Andy Katz breaks down all the withdrawal deadline decisions.

With Monday deadline looming, it's decision time for many players

Who's staying in the NBA draft? Who will return to school? With the draft deadline on Monday, some players have tough decisions to make this weekend, writes Andy Katz.

Kansas State Wildcats Head Coach Frank Martin yells...

North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings

With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.

...the USC Trojans against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first...

UCLA's class could help Bruins to another Final Four

With the late signing period coming to an end, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 25 2008 basketball recruiting classes.