San Juan tourney keeps getting better and better

...serious postseason aspirations (Ole Miss, Kansas State). Meanwhile, Indiana continues Year 2...m. (ESPNU) How do the Wildcats top last season's Final...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Breaking down the one-and-doners

...but whether he'll be a great creator for others is still a question mark. The Kentucky Wildcats are brimming with talent, and scouts will expect him to average six or more assists a game...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

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...

...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

Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors

College seniors continue to be a dying breed in the NBA draft. The thinking is simple: After four years, all the good players have already left school...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

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

What to watch for during this weekend's action

...a number of tipoffs this weekend. Friday Morehead State at Kentucky (ESPNU, 6:30 ET): UK won...era in Lexington. But the rest of the Wildcats' heralded freshmen class will be on display, including...

The mid-majors' best teams and players

Here's a look at the best mid-major teams, coaches and players for the 2009-10 season.

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

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

...team that should make a lot of noise. If not … 9. Cut off the western United States in terms of true national championship contenders. Good luck finding "home" teams for the West Region. Washington...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Coaching is overrated in football

Tuesday Morning Quarterback says it matters little who calls the plays for an NFL team. Coaching is overrated.

Donovan, Gators optimistic about future

Florida was on top of the world in 2006 and 2007 when it won consecutive national championships. Rebuilding certainly hasn't been easy for the Gators, but there's reason for optimism this season.