Pearl receives bad recruiting news while in Israel

Shortly after lighting it up at the LeBron James Skills Academy, Josh Selby -- ranked by some services as the second-best point guard in the Class of ...

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Jan 24, 2009; Knoxville, TN, USA; Memphis Tigers coach John Calipari gives a thumbs up to his team as he coaches them against the...

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.

Hoops schools vs. non-hoops schools

From the differences between hoops schools and non-hoops schools to ruggedness on the floor to the hots and nots, The Minutes runs through it all.

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 15: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Tigers looks to pass the ball against the Fairfield Stags at FedExForum on November 15, 2008 in...

Forde Minutes: Finding role models for boorish behavior

From the outbreak of boorish behavior to flashy first seasons to freshman report cards, The Minutes runs through it all.

Evans' free throw at end sends Memphis past Tennessee

Tyreke Evans scored 17 points, including a free throw with one second remaining, to help No. 22 Memphis to a 54-52 victory over in-state rival Tennessee on Saturday.

Calipari: "We're definitely a top-20 team"

Memphis is 10-3. A year ago at this time, there was chatter the Tigers could go 40-0. The latest ESPN/USA Today coaches...

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.

What's hot (and not) for 2008-09

Stephen Curry? Red-hot. The SEC? Not so much. What else is hot (and not) for the 2008 college basketball season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.

Tar Heels will be overwhelming favorites to win it all

With Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, UNC is the early favorite to win it all. Here's the early 2008-09 Top 25, writes Andy Katz.

Favors, Henry remain atop 2009 player rankings

Kenny Boynton, Dominic Cheek and John Wall are the big risers in the presummer edition of the ESPN 100, writes Bob Gibbons.

Green, Hopson jump in final 2008 player rankings

JaMychal Green and Scotty Hopson made the biggest jumps in the final player rankings for the Class of 2008, writes Bob Gibbons.

A look at the 10 most significant recent developments on the recruiting scene

The recruiting landscape has changed considerably since the early signing period's conclusion, writes Antonio Williams.

2007-08 highlights to remember

The 2007-08 season will be remembered for so many moments, from its talented and deep freshman class, the absences of Lute Olson and Bob Knight, and Kansas' thrilling title win over Memphis. Here are Jay Bilas' top memories.

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