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Quality Ws, surprising depth for A-10
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe 2009-10 college basketball season is six weeks old and the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Atlantic 10 stands with conference play on the horizon.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Duke getting it done with defense
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. Now it's time to take a look at where the ACC stands with conference play on the horizon.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009KSU's Martin more than just a recruiter
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comWhen Kansas State promoted Frank Martin, the skeptics were numerous. Hired just to keep Michael Beasley and Bill Walker, the chorus went. Two postseasons and the highest ranking in two decades later, the chorus needs a new line.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Immigrant dream plays out through son
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comGie-Ming Lin came to America for his Ph.D. and "to watch the NBA." More than 30 years later, his son Jeremy is overcoming stereotypes to become one of college basketball's best all-around players.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Michigan State get third shot at UNC
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comA chance at payback? A chance for revenge? Tom Izzo isn't having any of it. As Michigan State gets set to take on UNC for the third time in a year, he's just happy the Spartans have another shot on the national stage.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009What's hot (and not) for 2009-10
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comWhat is hot (and not) about the 2009-10 season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Schaftenaar leads OSU's culture change
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comOregon State is no longer everyone's favorite patsy. Thanks in large part to a once-invisible Roeland Schaftenaar, expectations are on the rise in Corvallis.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Expectations don't bother 'hungry' UD
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comFor years, Dayton has been the sleeper program that has never quite broken through. With nearly everyone back from a 27-win team, is this finally the season the Flyers make national waves?
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009All aboard the Calipari bandwagon
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comJohn Calipari hasn't won any games yet with Kentucky. He hasn't made any tournaments or broken any records. But for Wildcat Nation right now, none of that matters.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Vaughn leads UC … but now has help
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThroughout Mick Cronin's three seasons of rebuilding at Cincinnati, Deonta Vaughn has been right by his side, carrying the Bearcats on his back nearly the entire time. Back relief comes this season.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Life not as easy as hoops for Dembo
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comHe lit up UCLA in the NCAA tournament, led Wyoming to the Sweet 16 and landed on the cover of SI. Basketball once came easy for the unforgettable Fennis Dembo. But things didn't go as easily once basketball went away.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Arceneaux travels the globe for hoops
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comIn the decade following his legendary performance that knocked UNC out of the NCAA tournament, Harold "The Show" Arceneaux has brought his act to just about every corner of the globe.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Reed's divine shot still garners attention
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comU.S. Reed doesn't play basketball anymore, but the game is still a part of his life -- thanks in large part to his infamous 1981 NCAA tourney buzzer-beater for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Forrest returns to his roots
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comAfter long career in Europe, James Forrest -- once a March Madness hero at Georgia Tech -- returned to his roots and took up the cause of Atlanta's youth.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Lingering in shadows isn't always bad
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comAt certain schools -- particularly in the Midwest and South -- basketball often seems like merely a filler until the spring football game. It can be a challenge for the hoops coach, but some have made it work.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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