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

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.

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.

One-and-dones have low academic requirements too

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

...Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks over at the bench...

Elite teams are relying on stud freshmen

A quick look across the country shows that freshmen are having a tremendous impact, especially on teams with title hopes, writes Andy Katz.

2005 NBA Draft Top 10s

NBA Insider Chad Ford breaks down the top 10 prospects at each position for the 2005 NBA Draft. (Updated 6/10/2005)

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2004

Hoosiers, Horns are Signing Day heavyweights

The Early Signing Period is underway, and it looks like Indiana and Texas will have the top 2004 classes.

Pac-10 ShootAround: Three new head coaches arrive as conference rebuilds

...players he had been recruiting for Xavier, Kyryl Natyazhko and Kevin Parrom, who will play for the Wildcats. But the major coup was landing three players who had committed to USC: Lamont Jones, Solomon Hill...

Draft-Centric First Cup: Friday

...national championship game,' Beasley, the Kansas State star, said of his opposite...freshman season with the Arizona Wildcats, Bayless says he's ready...

O'Neill has plenty of work to do at USC

Your job? Keep as many recruits as you can, re-recruit your own team and deal with NCAA allegations while recruiting for the future. It's been quite a first 40 days for new USC coach Kevin O'Neill.

With newfound time, Gillispie planning next move

...Gillispie on March 27. Kentucky hired John Calipari away from Memphis on April. 1. Since then, the Wildcats' program has gone from being beat down for making the NIT in Gillispie's second and final...

Xavier's Miller accepts Arizona job

Xavier athletic director Mike Bobinski was confident that Sean Miller would be his coach late Sunday night, but he wasn't convinced enough to say it was a done deal or to stay in Detroit and serve in his role on the NCAA tournament selection committee.

Griffin injury won't hurt Sooners in long run

...up to Griffin he would have played against Kansas on Monday night. "He's getting better, but...games with losses to Syracuse, Arizona and Michigan State and a loss to UMass in Kansas City...

NCAA basketball tournament tops ESPN searches in 2008

ESPN.com ranks the top searches of 2008.