Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

...PRESSWIRE 3/28/2009 2:25:48 PM Maryland v North Carolina CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 03...ball against Jin Soo Kim #11 of Maryland Terrapins during the game on February 3, 2009 at...

ESPNU College Basketball: 4/1

Andy Katz gets the perspective of Jim Boeheim, Matt Painter and Gary Williams on the Final Four teams and John Calipari's move to Kentucky.

...sideline during their second round game against the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball...

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

Forde Minutes: Stretch-run story lines, monopolies and underachievers

From the stretch-run story lines to the multi-bid monopoly to the underachievers, The Minutes runs through it all.

Breaking down BracketBusters

BracketBusters was created to give teams from lower-profile conferences a chance at a full day of exposure and possibly another quality nonconference ...

Ford Field becoming fan-friendly for Final Four

DETROIT -- The NCAA is banking on the Final Four being one of the most fan-friendly environments in sports. Greg Shaheen, the NCAA's senior vice pr...

Williams has players, opponents believing in Terps

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Gary Williams walked into Maryland's locker room Thursday and didn't hesitate...all offseason, had a profound effect on the Terps. They weren't at the Old Spice Classic...

Maryland vs. Georgetown a big deal

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Maryland and Georgetown are going to downplay the significance...coach with D.C. Assault, said a Hoyas-Terps game would be one of the biggest games...

Vasquez, Neal score 17 each for Maryland, which rolled off a 23-5 run

Greivis Vasquez and Dave Neal each scored 17 points, and unranked Maryland hustled its way to an 80-62 upset of No. 5 Michigan State on Thursday at the Old Spice Classic.

...FL - NOVEMBER 27: Guard Greivis Vasquez #21of the Maryland Terrapins drives up court against the Michigan State Spartans...

10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

With the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.

North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings

With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.

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.