KSU's Martin more than just a recruiter

When Kansas State promoted Frank Martin, the skeptics were numerous. Hired just to keep Michael Beasley and Bill Walker, the chorus went. Two postseasons and the highest ranking in two decades later, the chorus needs a new line.

Kansas St. 71, Xavier 56

Kansas St. 71, Xavier 56

Big 12 ShootAround: High expectations for a league that retained its star power

...some ballot and the entire all-rookie team. 3. Who's got next? Kevin Durant begat Michael Beasley begat Blake Griffin, giving the Big 12 a three-year stranglehold on national player of the...

Big 12 ShootAround: What can KU do for an encore?

Bob Donnan/US Presswire Bill Self knows the upcoming season will be a "huge rebuilding job" with seven newcomers. Self ready for a 'huge rebui...

Kansas rallies from 16-point deficit in first half to beat K-State

Cole Aldrich had 21 points, Sherron Collins added 19 and No. 16 Kansas used defense to rally from a 16-point first-half deficit and beat rival Kansas State 85-74.

Will these teams pick up first league win?

...the country. Oregon has a stud shooting guard in Tajuan Porter and highly-coveted freshmen, led by Michael Dunigan. But scoring 38 points in a loss Thursday night at Washington State is just poor. One...

Boeheim endorses Thabeet for Big East POY

STORRS, Conn. -- A second has been made on Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun's unofficial motion to tab Hasheem Thabeet as the Big East player of the year...

Clemente's 44 tie Big 12 mark as K-State drops No. 12 Texas

Denis Clemente tied a Big 12 record with 44 points, leading Kansas State to an 85-81 overtime upset of Texas (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 12 AP) on Saturday, ending the Longhorns' 19-game home winning streak.

Griffin's 29 points, 15 boards lead Sooners in Big 12 opener

Blake Griffin had 29 points and 15 rebounds in a rare game against single coverage, helping No. 6 Oklahoma open Big 12 Conference play with a 61-53 win over Kansas State on Saturday.

Much like football, Big 12 offenses are up, defenses down

The 2008-09 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Big 12 stands with conference play on the horizon.

Kansas St. 96, Florida A&,M 57

Kansas St. 96, Florida A&,M 57

Disappointing night for many early entrants

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.

1-31 December 2007: Kansas State's Michael Beasley reacts to a charging foul called on him in the game between the Xavier Musketeers and...

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

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.

With UNC trio back, make way for the Tar Heels

What does the return of the UNC trio, Ronald Steele, Chase Budinger and A.J. Abrams mean for their teams? Andy Katz breaks down all the withdrawal deadline decisions.