Breaking down the one-and-doners

...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

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...

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.

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.

Texas loses frontline stars but defends against a letdown

Rick Barnes has realized he can establish something permanent and safe, something to guard against the inevitable recession. That something is defense, writes Dana O'Neil.

Team preview: Texas

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2008-09 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

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.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

Feb 25, 2008; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Michael Beasley (30) drives and scores past Texas Longhorns forward Connor Atchley (32) in the first half at...

Atchley lacks the ego but has the game

...he walked off the floor, Texas big man Connor Atchley bent down to scoop up a Michael Beasley face on a stick, a souvenir from a disgruntled Kansas State fan who tossed the prop...

Abrams' second-half surge helps Texas overcome Beasley's 30 points

D.J. Augustin had 24 points and A.J. Abrams scored all of his 13 in the second half, helping No. 5 Texas beat Kansas State 74-65 on Monday night, the Longhorns' eighth straight win.

CDR's heroics vs. UAB earn weekly honors

Rod Aydelotte/AP Photo Texas knocked off No. 3 Kansas and then beat Baylor for the 22nd straight time. Player of the Week: Chris Douglas-Roberts...

Self has his best team at Kansas; how does the rest of the Big 12 look?

Kansas is loaded and won't be happy unless it is in San Antonio in April. But other Big 12 teams would do well to earn any postseason berth, writes Fran Fraschilla.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2008

Nods to freshman Gordon and No. 1 ousters Texas earn weekly honors

Gary A. Vasquez/US Presswire Texas knocked off No. 1 UCLA, the second top-10 team the Longhorns have beaten this season. Player of the Week: Er...

Team preview: Texas

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007