Here's what to expect in the Big Six
Pat Forde, ESPN.comForde Minutes breaks down the projected contenders and pretenders as we hit the stretch run.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006Threesome makes Spartans hard to contain
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMichigan State could be headed to the Final Four behind its potent upperclass threesome, Pat Forde writes.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2006We just witnessed the best season since '92
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTwelve reasons why college basketball '05 was the best season in more than a decade.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2005Fight finally leaves Illini
Pat Forde, ESPN.comOnce again, the Illini fought a good fight, but they finally suffered a knockout blow.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2005Throttled by Williams' D, Cardinal ponders Draft
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrancisco Garcia couldn't answer Deron Williams' questions. Now he'll have to answer the one about the NBA draft.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2005Brown gives the Illini a boost with steals
Pat Forde, ESPN.comOn the off chance Illinois is in trouble, look for Dee Brown to swipe the ball.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2005Upperclassmen who can shoot are tough to beat
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAt 36-1 and No. 1 almost all season, Illinois didn't come this far not to take the whole thing.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005Will the Final Four actually be a letdown?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAfter the elitest of Elite Eights, how can the Final Four actually live up to the hype?
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2005Two years ago, Williams started the wheel in motion
Pat Forde, ESPN.comRoy Williams started it all. Bill Self and Bruce Weber filled in behind. Now all three have title contenders.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2005Powell's 3, dunk help send Illini to final
Pat Forde, ESPN.comReverend Roger Powell found a higher level in St. Louis to send the Illini to the final.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2005Awards from the Forde Academy
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde hands out the hardware in a rewarding (and awarding) Forde Minutes.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2005Lies, damn lies and the RPI?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde talks statistical disagreements and his favorite players in this week's Forde Minutes.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2005Illini will be 33-0 on Selection Sunday
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIf it avoids injury to its key players, Illinois will be undefeated when the NCAA Tournament brackets are unveiled on Selection Sunday.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2005Conference call, Minutes-style
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde talks conference bests and worsts and unbeaten odds in this week's Forde Minutes.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2005Illini survive for one more night
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFor seven star-kissed weeks, being No. 1 was a lark for Illinois. Not any more.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "luther head" make the list?
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