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Donovan, Gators optimistic about future

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Florida was on top of the world in 2006 and 2007 when it won consecutive national championships. Rebuilding certainly hasn't been easy for the Gators, but there's reason for optimism this season.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Prominent coaches turn actors for film

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Director John Lee Hancock wanted authenticity in his film "The Blind Side." He got it when a handful of coaches played themselves in some of the movie's prominent scenes.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

Ex-player to lead GSU's rebuilding effort

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Georgia Southern hasn't been to the NCAA tourney in 17 years. The task of getting back there now lies with Charlton Young, a fan favorite from that 1992 team.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Georgia denied Dozier on SAT worries

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Former University of Memphis forward Robert Dozier's SAT score was invalidated by the company that scores the exam, and when he took the test a second time, he scored 540 fewer points, ESPN.com has learned through an open records request.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Fox begins to rebuild Bulldogs

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

With recent accolades for Georgia hoops few and far between, new coach Mark Fox knows rebuilding the Bulldogs will be a challenge.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

UNC's Davis says he's returning

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

North Carolina's Ed David said Monday that he'll return for his sophomore season.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Davis "definitely coming back"

Mark Schlabach

...sixth man Marvin Williams did when the Tar Heels won the 2005 national championship. Williams entered the NBA draft and was the No. 2 overall selection by the Atlanta Hawks. Davis said he won't...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Defensive stopper can't stop Ellington

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Big Ten defensive player of the year Travis Walton vowed to shut Wayne Ellington down in Monday night's title game. Didn't quite happen that way. By halftime, Ellington had 17 points and the Heels were well on their way to a blowout victory.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Bird and Magic's court appearance

Mark Schlabach

DETROIT -- NBA legends Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, who squared off in the 1979 NCAA tournament championship game while...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Instant Analysis: Michigan State-UNC

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Here is Mark Schlabach's instant analysis of the 2009 national championship game between Michigan State and North Carolina.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Davis dominating inside

Mark Schlabach

DETROIT -- I've had NBA people tell me that UNC freshman Ed Davis might be a first-round pick if he declared...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Spartans' Roe exceeds expectations

Mark Schlabach

...2007. Roe had surgery again in August 2008 after arriving in East Lansing. "When you talk to NBA people, it's an injury that has really been the end to a lot of guys' careers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Magic is in the house

Mark Schlabach

DETROIT -- Former Michigan State and NBA legend Magic Johnson walked down the aisle toward his alma mater's bench, about the same time...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 2009

Lawson is the key to UNC's title run

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

North Carolina coach Roy Williams has referred to Ty Lawson as "Dennis the Menace" and "Rambo." Whatever you call him, Lawson's impact on the Tar Heels is irrefutable.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

Capel to meet with Griffin, discuss NBA

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel knows his chances of keeping All-America forward Blake Griffin for another season are slim.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009