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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Beasley vs. Mayo the main event on Thursday

...Southern California and Kansas State's Michael Beasley...Mayo almost attended KSU, nearly following his...Walker to the Wildcats. The two former...

Rose, Mayo and Beasley act their age in Garden showdown

The Jimmy V doubleheader was billed as a superstar showdown of freshman phenoms. Instead, Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo and Michael Beasley played like, well, freshmen as all three struggled, writes Heather Dinich.

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)

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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...

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.

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...