Monson named new head coach at Long Beach

Dan Monson, who was fired by Minnesota in November seven games into last season, will be named the next head coach at Long Beach State.

Smith agrees to 7-year deal worth $1.8M annually

Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi found out six weeks ago that Tubby Smith was willing to leave Kentucky and come to Minnesota.

Smith leaving Kentucky to coach Minnesota

Tubby Smith is leaving Kentucky to take over the head coaching job at Minnesota.

Molinari fired Walker a week after Monson resigned

Interim Minnesota coach Jim Molinari fired assistant coach Bill Waker, a longtime Dan Monson aide, a week after Monson left, which has irked some of the coaching community.

Monson's wardrobe helps Gophers?

Notre Dame doesn't have time to fret over the loss at Syracuse with BC coming in on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2005

AD says coach is secure

AD says Dan Monson is doing a great job, and his job is safe. Plus, Kentucky's Chuck Hayes will play Saturday.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2005

The Daily Word: Feb. 28-March 4

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Story | Conversation | February 13, 2005

Hiring Drew a solid first step in long-term rebuilding

Scandal has left Baylor basketball devestated. Where does Scott Drew start when it comes to starting over?

When Tide shifts, teams can go from ranked to rank

Led by former No. 1 Alabama, several teams could go from the top 25 to missing the NCAA Tournament.

Marquee Matchups Put Marquette In Spotlight

A victory over Wake Forest and upcoming showdown with Louisville has Marquette in the national spotlight.

Second-quarter status report

From Final Four favorites to player of year contenders, witness ESPN.com's second-quarter status report.

A-10 Must Stay Top-Heavy

The A-10 finds itself in position to send more than a single team to the NCAA Tournament.

Andy Katz hands out his weekly awards and previews the top games this week.

Upset specials

Ball State did it a year ago in Maui. Who'll make a name for itself this week in NYC, Hawaii or Alaska?