Coaches need to speak up on one-and-done rule
Andy KatzInvestigations and innuendo about potential rules violations or an invalid amateur status hover over places like USC, Connecticut, Memphis and -- beca...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2009USC rolls as Gibson's 10-for-10 shooting leads to upset of Boston College
Associated PressTaj Gibson had 24 points on 10-for-10 shooting from the field, sending the 10th-seeded Trojans to a 69-55 victory over Boston College in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 20, 2009Disappointing night for many early entrants
Andy Katz, ESPN.comForget 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.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe 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.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 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, 2008One-and-done not expected to be as prevalent in 2009
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThis 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.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008NCAA to investigate Mayo after getting 'new information'
ESPN.com news servicesSaying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008One-and-dones have low academic requirements too
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAccepting 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.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 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
Walker, Beasley team up to advance to second round
Tim Griffin, ESPN.comWhen Michael Beasley got in first-half foul trouble, Bill Walker picked up the slack. And in the second half, it was all Beasley as Kansas State beat Southern California, writes Tim Griffin.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2008Walker leads young Wildcats past Mayo and USC
Redshirt freshman Bill Walker scored 22 points, true freshmen Jacob Pullen and Ron Anderson also reached double figures, and Kansas State's Kiddie Corps moved on in the NCAA tournament, beating Mayo-led USC 80-67 in the opening round Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 20, 2008Beasley vs. Mayo the main event on Thursday
ESPN.comKirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE/Peter G. Aiken-US PRESSWIRE The meeting of Michael Beasley and O.J. Mayo is tops on Thursday's marquee. Not Lacking Star Power By Tim...
Page | ConversationWildcats (K-State and Villanova) enter Midwest play on a slide
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWill it be rock, chalk, Jayhawk in the Midwest Regional or will a Big East beast reign? Andy Katz breaks it down.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008Demon Deacons earn credibility with upset win over Duke
ESPN.comBob Donnan/US Presswire Wake Forest happily ended No. 2-ranked Duke's 12-game winning streak. Key Shot By Andy Katz ESPN.com Dino Gaudio did...
Page | ConversationMayo's continued progress key to USC's future
Andy Glockner, ESPN.comO.J. Mayo's recent progression as both a star and supporting player bodes well for USC down the road, writes Andy Glockner.
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