112 Results for ncaa

Senior class has rare depth, breadth and quality

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

It has been awhile since the elder statesmen have dominated college hoops. But next season promises to be a senior-laden year, and the upperclassmen all took unique paths to reach their final year on campus, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

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

Jekyll or Hyde? Jayhawks have bipolar performances

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

It's rare that an elite team has a wide variance in performance, but Kansas does, writes Andy Glockner. Which Jayhawks team will show up against North Carolina?

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008

Tigers can win slowdown games, too

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Don't get lulled into thinking Memphis beefed up its gaudy stats on Conference USA opponents. The Tigers were just as impressive -- offensively and defensively -- against RPI top 50 opponents too, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008

Bruins have the worst offense of Final Four teams

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

UCLA will have to rely on its defense and not its slumping offense if it hopes to knock off Memphis in the national semifinals, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 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

Final day for the bubble teams to make case

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

...the Chris Wright-less portion • Arizona State: Five top 50 wins and the look of an NCAA tournament team • Oregon: See Arizona State, but with a much better nonconference SOS and one fewer...

Story | 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

Is Kentucky really worthy of dancing?

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Editor's note: This file has been updated to include all games through Wednesday, March 12. Ahead of the bubble madness that will unfold today and ...

Story | March 13, 2008

Bubble gets smaller with tourney upsets

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

...Tennessee State's odds of doing that. As always, the records listed are Division I only, per NCAA tournament selection guidelines. If you have a legitimate grievance or just like talking bubble, send an e...

Story | March 11, 2008

Senior Saint gets rewarded for loyalty with Dance ticket

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Siena senior Tay Fisher had several opportunities and excuses to transfer from school, but he stuck it out. And on Monday, his loyalty was rewarded with a ticket to the Dance as the Saints beat Rider for the MAAC tourney title, writes Andy Glockner.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2008

Champ Week filled with potential bubble games

Andy Glockner, ESPN.com

Championship Week is here, and so are potential bubble matchups. Andy Glockner takes a look at the bubble games leading into Selection Sunday.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2008