Breaking down the one-and-doners
Chad Ford...Young -- were drafted in the lottery. In 2008, the record was broken. Seven freshmen -- Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo, Kevin Love, Eric Gordon, Jerryd Bayless and Anthony Randolph -- went in the lottery...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
Griffin, Hansbrough lead AP first team
Associated PressSophomore Blake Griffin of Oklahoma is a unanimous selection for The Associated Press' All-America team, and senior Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina is on the first team for a second consecutive year.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009Sweet 16 preview: Chalk isn't so bad
Andy Katz, ESPN.comLast season made history, with four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. This year has already made history, with all the 1-, 2- and 3-seeds making the Sweet 16. Andy Katz previews the upcoming games.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009OU's Griffin dominates like no other
Doug Gottlieb, ESPN.comBlake Griffin's ability changes the game at both ends -- and on the boards, too.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Adulthood, NBA can wait; Hansbrough not ready to grow up
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe competitor in Tyler Hansbrough wants to finish what he came to North Carolina to do: win a national championship. The kid in him just doesn't want to see college end, writes Dana O'Neil.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008With UNC trio back, make way for the Tar Heels
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhat 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.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008Green, Hopson jump in final 2008 player rankings
Bob Gibbons, Scouts Inc.JaMychal Green and Scotty Hopson made the biggest jumps in the final player rankings for the Class of 2008, writes Bob Gibbons.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings
Antonio Williams, Scouts Inc.With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Tar Heels' Hansbrough, Lady Vols' Parker claim Wooden Award
Associated PressHe already earned an armful, but Tyler Hansbrough took one last bit of brass Friday night.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 20082007-08 highlights to remember
Jay Bilas, ESPN.comThe 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.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008
North Carolina's Hansbrough named Naismith player of year
ESPN.com news servicesTyler Hansbrough won the Naismith award on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008Tar Heels' Hansbrough voted AP men's college player of year
Associated PressTyler Hansbrough, who topped the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring and rebounding and led North Carolina to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008Tar Heels' Hansbrough, Drake's Davis grab AP awards
Associated PressTyler Hansbrough and Keno Davis were selected AP player and coach of the year on Friday.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008Favors, Henry, Sidney head talented 2009 ESPN 100
Bob Gibbons, Scouts Inc.Move over Michael Beasley, the stacked Class of 2009 looks to be full of players who will be instant-impact freshman, writes Bob Gibbons.
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