Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings

Pat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.

Need a coach? Get to know these guys

Beyond the ivy-covered walls of major American colleges sit powerful men who often know long before anyone else does when the team's coach will be fired (or a new one will be hired). Chances are they had something to do with it.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

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

...played only 16 minutes a game for upstart Minnesota last season. He averaged just 5.3 points...League, and was named the co-MVP. The Gophers were at times offensively challenged last season. So...

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.

Dancing Lessons: Spoiler Alert!

Several disappointing teams still have a chance at minor glory in 2009 by lancing some bubbles in conference tournament play.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009

Minnesota 62, Indiana 54

Minnesota 62, Indiana 54

...championship banners belonging to the Indiana Hoosiers and hanging above fans before the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Assembly Hall on January 25, 2009 in Bloomington, Indiana. Minnesota defeated Indiana 67-63

Minnesota ends two-game losing streak

Damian Johnson had 18 points and six rebounds, and Ralph Sampson III finished with 13 points to help No. 21 Minnesota hold off Indiana 67-63 on Sunday.

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.

14 MAR 2008: Minnesota teammates hug Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Blake Hoffarber (24) after Hoffarber hit a last second winning shot in the Minnesota Golden...

Minnesota Golden Gophers v Indiana Hoosiers INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 14: Head coach Tubby Smith of the Minnesota Golden Gophers coaches...

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...

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 14: Jordan Crawford #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 14, 2008 in...

North Carolina, Illinois lead early '09 rankings

With the 2008 recruiting season in the books, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 10 2009 basketball recruiting classes.