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...

Holiday's over as UCLA frosh prepares for college game

...The 2007-08 freshman class skewed the learning curve for this fall's crew. Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo, Kevin Love and Eric Gordon came into college looking like men, played like...

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.

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.

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.

North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings

With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.

One-and-done not expected to be as prevalent in 2009

This past season's freshman crop was unique. Don't expect the one-and-dones to be as prevalent in college hoops this coming season. But it doesn't take much to turn the youngsters to the NBA draft, writes Dana O'Neil.

One-and-dones have low academic requirements too

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

With 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.

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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Will Love be the championship difference for UCLA?

Kevin Love celebrated UCLA's Final Four berth by giving teammate Darren Collison a piggyback ride. It's fitting, since he's been carrying the Bruins for much of this season. Can this freshman phenom put UCLA on top in San Antonio?

Soak up the one-and-done experience of Love

Kevin Love's NBA countdown is at a three-game max. That wasn't soon enough for Western Kentucky, writes Gene Wojciechowski.

Douglas-Roberts, Hansbrough, Beasley, Love are Naismith finalists

Chris Douglas-Roberts, Tyler Hasbrough, Kevin Love and Michael Beasley were named Naismith finalists.

11 November 2007: Kansas State's Michael Beasley dunks against Pittsburg State at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas on November 11, 2007. Kansas State...

And the survey says ...

Need some extra insight into the tournament? ESPN's college basketball experts shed a little light on the field of 65.