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Five of the attributes that make Wall special

Jay Williams

...chance to see some pretty spectacular performances by some pretty special players over the past few years. Michael Beasley and Kevin Durant come to mind. As does Derrick Rose, who was physically and athletically in...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | 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

Youth, speed on display in UNC-Kentucky showdown

ESPN.com

Andy Lyons/Getty Images Both UNC and Kentucky have talented big men, but DeMarcus Cousins could be the difference-maker. Bilas Breakdown By Jay ...

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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

Breaking down the one-and-doners

Chad Ford

...Thaddeus 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 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

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

Enough madness to go around

Andy Katz

Some quick hitters after nearly five hours of our coverage of Midnight Madness on Friday night on ESPNU: • The Kentucky event was unprecedented...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 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

Team preview: Kentucky

Blue Ribbon Yearbook

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

These guys are the best of the best on the boards

Jay Bilas

You hear all the time that rebounding is about who wants the ball the most. While effort and desire is a necessary component, rebounding is about much...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

SEC ShootAround: Cal's Cats on the prowl with eyes on the SEC … and Indy

ESPN.com

...benefited the most from players returning to school with Patterson (UK), Tyler Smith (Tennessee), Tasmin Mitchell (LSU), Michael Washington (Arkansas) and Dominique Archie and Devan Downey (South Carolina) all forgoing the draft. The rep of...

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Gillispie arraigned on DUI charge

Associated Press

Former Kentucky men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie was arrested early Thursday morning on a DUI charge, multiple media outlets in Kentucky are reporting.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009