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

...Taylor) and young talent (Xavier Henry) will launch Kansas to the top of every preseason list. 2...season. When Oklahoma's Willie Warren and Iowa State's Craig Brackins joined the Kansas inside-out...

...coach Frank Martin of the Kansas State Wildcats sends in a play during...

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...

...Northridge Matadors v Memphis Tigers KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 19: Tyreke...Getty Images) Oklahoma v Kansas State MANHATTAN, KS - JANUARY 10: Forward...court against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half on...

Lakers guru Winter has apparent stroke

Tex Winter, the longtime Lakers consultant and architect of the triangle offense, has suffered a stroke, sources said Saturday.

What's in store for Alabama & Georgia? A look at how recent hires have fared

What are Alabama and Georgia looking at? Doug Gottlieb takes a look at the recent hires in the BCS conferences.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009

The Mag: Michael Beasley & Kevin Durant Exclusive

VIDEO: Inside Beasley's dynamic with Durant

Team preview: Kansas State

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

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

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.

...the game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on...Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks on against the Wisconsin...

...Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts against the USC Trojans...

Kansas State v USC OMAHA, NE - MARCH...30 of the Kansas State Wildcats after Kansas State's 80...

Kansas State v USC OMAHA, NE - MARCH...5 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first...

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.

...6, 2008; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Michael Beasley (30) during...