Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock

...Point: Late first round Durrell Summers, G, Michigan State Summers has always been a favorite of scouts despite middling production in his first two years for the Spartans. Last year several scouts insisted that had...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

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

Izzo, Spartans love Payne

Michigan State lands ESPNU 100 PF Adreian Payne, who has as much upside as just about anyone in the country, writes Paul Biancardi.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

...the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates with his teammates after they won 89-72 against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on...

DETROIT - APRIL 06: Ty Lawson #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on...

...DETROIT - APRIL 04: Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Connecticut Huskies looks on while taking on the Michigan State Spartans during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at Ford...

...APRIL 06: Ty Lawson #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels moves the ball against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game...

D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: School's out

The D.R.A.F.T. Initiative examines the track record of colleges in producing NBA talent and finds that Wake Forest alums have thrived, Duke products deserve far more credit and Louisville and Memphis leave much to be desired.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 29: Goran Suton #14 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts a shot against the Louisville Cardinals during the fourth round of the NCAA Division I...

NCAA Final Four: Michigan State Spartans v Connecticut Huskies DETROIT - APRIL 04: Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Connecticut Huskies looks on before...

Carolina and Opening Day on our minds

Fans' elation at the NCAA tournament championship game and Opening Day was muted this week by the death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart.

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Final thoughts from the Final Four

...is on top of his game. Could Michigan State have pulled a Villanova-style upset? Yeah, maybe. But it would have taken an unbelievable effort from the Spartans. Here are some of my thoughts from...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Tar Heels rank among greatest college teams since '79

After Carolina demolished Michigan State, one question remains: Where do the Tar Heels rank among the greatest teams?

Davis "definitely coming back"

...in Monday night's 89-72 rout of Michigan State in the NCAA national championship game at Ford...