...2009: North Carolina Tar Heels forward Ed Davis (32) in an 82-89 win over the Michigan State Spartans at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC

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

...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...

...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

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...

North Carolina coasts past Michigan St. to claim fifth national championship

North Carolina defeated Michigan State 89-72 to win its fifth NCAA basketball championship.

The Tourney Effect

For all the talk about how NCAA tournament play affects draft status, evidence shows it to be a minor factor, at best.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

UNC gains valuable intelligence from trip to Final Four venue

No. 1 UNC went to Detroit for a site survey of the Final Four venue, and the Heels got a feel for the Ford Field surroundings for what likely will be their return trip in April, writes Andy Katz.

UCLA's class could help Bruins to another Final Four

With the late signing period coming to an end, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 25 2008 basketball recruiting classes.