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Andy Katz presents 20 key questions in preparation for ESPN's College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon.

Credit Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski for giving college upperclassmen more opportunities to not only get seen, but to improve for a quick sojourn in Las Vegas later this month. The USA Basketball experience at the national team level has become an NB...

Now that we know who's in the draft and who's out, who gets Andy Katz's top spot in his revised top 25? The same team that ended last season No. 1. But a pair of Big Ten teams aren't far behind.

Purdue's Final Four dreams ended in devastating fashion this season after losing Robbie Hummel to injury. But with Hummel returning to a senior-laden squad, the Boilermakers are the early favorites as the top team in 2010-11.

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 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.

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.

Walker's work is now done for the season, shelved for the next six to eight months with a ruptured ACL in his left knee, leaving the Wildcats to fend for themselves in the league and in a quest for a bid.

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

Bob Huggins delivered on his promise to bring big-time recruits to Kansas State on Friday when Bill Walker signed a scholarship aid agreement and officially became a member of the 2006-07 Wildcats.