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Mid-majors crushed by early NBA departures, testing the waters

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Testing the waters may be a smart decision for players with NBA aspirations, but it leaves their programs in limbo, a situation that is especially detrimental to the mid-majors of the college hoops world, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008

NCAA tourney run puts Davidson on the map, and a target on its back

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Davidson's NCAA tournament run significantly increased the Wildcats' national profile. Now no strangers on the college basketball scene, the Wildcats are trying to enjoy the benefits of their success (recruiting, scheduling) without losing their identity, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008

Brady ready to rebuild at Arkansas State

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

John Brady's rocky tenure at LSU ended with his firing in February. Now he's in a stunning rebuilding project at the Sun Belt's Arkansas State, just two years after reaching the Final Four, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008

Can the Tar Heels' defense hold up in the Final Four?

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Can the North Carolina defense hold up in the Final Four? That likely depends on how well the frontcourt performs, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

What's in store for the Sweet 16

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

How did they get here, and what can they expect? Andy Glockner takes a look at the Sweet 16 matchups.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2008

Five big bubble questions

Andy Glockner

...incredibly could have wound up with just one NCAA tournament team. Now that Saint Joseph's beat the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 15, 2008

Last 12 games not an indicator of tourney success

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

The NCAA selection committee admits that it will use the last 12 games a team has played in its evaluation when handing out an at-large bid. But is it a metric worth using?

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2008

Owls stay in the hunt

Andy Glockner

...scored more than 74 points in a game this season. They scored 94 in their Ohio Valley tournament opener -- and lost by seven in triple-overtime to Tennessee-Martin. Incredibly, UTM only committed seven turnovers...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 08, 2008

Big Ten, SEC weakest at reaching second weekend

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

The Big Six conferences have all received about the same percentage of NCAA berths since 2007. But everything isn't equal when it comes to conference performance in the Dance, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2008

February separated pretenders from contenders

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

As March gets under way, the tourney picture looks more and more clear, and we have February's action to thank.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2008

Salukis continue at-large push

Andy Glockner

...USA semis, which probably will double as an NCAA Tournament play-in game. The less fortunate • Rhode...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 01, 2008

Florida did it but can balanced scoring lead Xavier to Final Four?

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Will Xavier's freakishly balanced scoring be a help or hindrance come tourney time, asks Andy Glockner in the Hidden Truth.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

In guard-dominated world, Stanford relies on two big men

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Will Stanford and the Lopez twins be able overcome recent history and succeed in the NCAA Tournament? The Hidden Truth explores the Cardinal play with two 7-footers.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

Sun Devils still in the mix

Andy Glockner

...up on Brown. Remember, there's no postseason tournament in the Ivy, so the Big Red are in strong position to make their first NCAA Tournament since 1988. • Tony Lee (Robert Morris...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 16, 2008

Young, aggressive coaches bringing more talent to the MEAC

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

The MEAC has its share of NCAA upset glory (remember Hampton and Coppin State). But you may not know that the MEAC, despite 15- and 16-seeds, is outperforming its peers in the NCAA Tournament, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008