What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

...team that should make a lot of noise. If not … 9. Cut off the western United States in terms of true national championship contenders. Good luck finding "home" teams for the West Region. Washington...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops

...ball inside and quality depth, Self's style is both popular and effective. Also used at: Illinois State and St. John's. Duke This program's pressure defense, epic charge-taking and dribble-penetrating offense...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Big Ten ShootAround: League's elite aim for Final Four berth in Indy

...play because he knew he had to play against him this winter. The 5-foot-11 Penn State guard found his voice in Serbia, returning to PSU oozing with confidence. Battle's mother and six...

National title game rematch slated

Michigan State will visit North Carolina in a rematch of the national championship game, highlighting the 11th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Commish: Big Ten has nothing to defend

With Michigan State playing North Carolina for the national championship and Penn State having already won the NIT, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said his conference represented itself well during the postseason.

...Guard Jason Bohannon #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers defends against center Goran Suton #14 of the Michigan State Spartans at the Conseco Fieldhouse during the semi-finals of the Big Ten Conference Tournament on March...

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

Michigan State holds lead in Big Ten by rallying past Wisconsin

Kalin Lucas scored 17 points to help No. 6 Michigan State keep a one-game lead in the Big Ten with a 61-50 come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin on Sunday.

Big Ten sends reminder after flagrant fouls abound

...game was Jim Burr. He also worked the Michigan-Purdue game Saturday. He made the call to...the free throw line and connected with Ohio State's P.J. Hill late in a 72...

...Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (R)INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 15: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Conseco Fieldhouse during the semi...

Bulk of Big Ten off to hot starts

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 Ten stands with conference play on the horizon.

10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

With the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.

MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 28: Kalin Lucas #1 of the Michigan State Spartans dribbles against the Wisconsin Badgers during the game on February 28, 2008 at the Kohl Center...

Big Ten ShootAround: MSU, Purdue to battle atop the conference

AP Photo/Tom Strattman What will the Baby Boilers do now that they're all grown up? Baby Boilers no more By Adam Rittenberg ESPN.com Robbie...

Tar Heels will be overwhelming favorites to win it all

With Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, UNC is the early favorite to win it all. Here's the early 2008-09 Top 25, writes Andy Katz.