Gators show bite in shutting down Ohio State

In what Florida hopes is a prelude to the BCS title game, the Gators shut down Ohio State and its star, Greg Oden, writes Mark Schlabach.

Brey not looking to join mix of candidates

Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings interviewed for the Ohio State opening Wednesday in Nashville, the third coach known to interview for the position in the past two days, multiple sources close to the search told ESPN.com Wednesday night.

Marquette coach considered front-runner

Ohio State appears to be concentrating its search for a new basketball coach on Marquette's Tom Crean now that the Buckeyes have told Bob Knight they are going in another direction, ESPN.com's Andy Katz reports.

Turner perseveres through tough times

We know him as Ohio State's star. But Barbara Moll knows Evan Turner for more than just his hoop skills. They were united through tragedy five years ago -- and have remained in touch ever since.

Four ranked teams collide at MSG

For the first time in the 13-year history of the event, the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will feature four ranked teams. What do you need to know before the fun begins Thursday night at MSG?

Scary end, but the beat goes on for UNC

Losing four starters? Who cares. Foul trouble? No worries. Nearly blowing a 19-point lead? OK, that was a little scary. But as is usually the case, UNC found a way to stay on top Thursday night.

Prospects look for fruitful showing in Big Apple

...offer glimpses of several potential pro prospects. Here's a team-by-team look at players who...low-post scorer. Davis' real impact at the college level and early in his NBA career will...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Turner follows triple-double with 24 points, 17 rebounds vs. JMU

Evan Turner followed up his triple-double with 24 points and 17 rebounds and Ohio State recovered from a listless spell to beat James Madison 72-44 on Thursday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

The individual matchups I can't wait to see

I am a basketball purist, so I understand and appreciate that when it's played at its best, the...Bradley (Texas) Bradley comes to college with as good a defensive...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009

...Buckeyes dribbles the basketball up court against...round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at...

Team preview: Ohio State

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

This group shows the value of versatility

EDITOR'S NOTE: Each week leading up...list previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entries include: Jay Bilas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings

Pat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.

If a Final Four is taken away, did it ever exist?

...fall. Memphis officials say the NCAA's ruling against the Tigers in...its cover for the 2009 Men's Final Four Records Book...

Big Ten ShootAround: League's elite aim for Final Four berth in Indy

...Getty Images Will a summer snub motivate Purdue's E'Twaun Moore, left, and JaJuan Johnson? 10...s mother and six siblings relocated to State College, too, adding to an ever-growing comfort zone...