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KSU's Martin more than just a recruiter

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

UK-UConn: The "other" point guard

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Since he was a toddler, UConn point guard Kemba Walker has never shied away from the spotlight. With John Wall and No. 4 Kentucky set to take on the Huskies at MSG, the New York native is right in his element.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Frogs win battle of developing programs

Richard Durrett, ESPNDallas.com

TCU and SMU, two men's hoops programs looking to progress, battled Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

NEXT No. 3: John Wall

Morty Ain, ESPN The Magazine

John Wall has enormous potential and is the likely No. 1 pick in next year's NBA Draft if he declares. High expectations? He says, bring 'em on.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Here's what we learned in November

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

November is still early in the men's basketball season, but that doesn't mean we haven't learned anything about 2009-10 from the past month's play.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Portland trouncing leaves UCLA stunned

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It was the lowest point total and the most lopsided loss of the Ben Howland era at UCLA. And it came at the hands of … Portland? The Pilots appear legit. Can we say the same about the Bruins?

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors

Chad Ford

College seniors continue to be a dying breed in the NBA draft. The thinking is simple: After four years, all the good players have already left school...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Ten burning questions for 2009-10

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

How good is Kansas? Does the ACC's size matter? Will the Big Ten perform? It's time for 10 burning questions.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Could this be Northwestern's year?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Every year since 1939, the NCAA has held a tournament at the end of the season. Not once has Northwestern been invited. Could this finally be the season that concludes with a dance?

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Chance to bash SEC has likely passed

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Last season might have been the worst for SEC basketball in 30 years. But with coaching upgrades and a wealth of talent returning, the league might already be back.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

All aboard the Calipari bandwagon

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

John Calipari hasn't won any games yet with Kentucky. He hasn't made any tournaments or broken any records. But for Wildcat Nation right now, none of that matters.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Local college basketball rankings

Scott Powers, ESPNChicago.com

Illinois tops Scott Powers' first local college basketball ranking.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Williams cementing his own legacy

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As the reloaded national champs gear up for practice on a quest to defend their title, the coach of the Tar Heels still just wants to make Dean Smith proud. Roy Williams wouldn't have it any other way.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

On his own

Nick Friedell

...freshman. He's gone from playing basketball in the same cold-weather city that his famous father, Michael, used to reign over, to being a hotshot recruit in the shadow of sunny Disney World. I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Agents and coaches battle for prospects

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Agents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009