NCAA makes another problem go away
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThe NIT sued the NCAA -- and settled for millions -- another sign that the biggest bull in the ring always wins.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2005A Final Four meeting between Arizona, Washington?
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comArizona and Washington, the remaining representatives of the Pac-10, made it look easy in the second round in Boise. Will their paths cross once more?
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2005Huskies not used to being booed
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comBeing the top dog is a new, uncomfortable scenario for the Washington Huskies.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2005A fish too big for the small pond
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comNevada, according to the rules of Basketball Darwin, was destined to lose Trent Johnson.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2004Nevada busts onto NCAA scene
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comSo, just who is Nevada? Just the latest unknown team from out West not done winning.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2004Cardinal crash out of another dance
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comNo matter its seed, the Cardinal just can't seem to find the second weekend of the dance.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2004From The General to Bobby The Billboard
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comNow that Bobby Knight is selling space on his sweater, the imagination runs wild with the possibilities.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2004Bracketology isn't just Joe's turf
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThis bracketology thing is contageous, so ESPN.com's Ray Ratto decided to join the fun.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2003Bliss raises bar for unseemly behavior
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comDave Bliss' actions in the wake of Patrick Dennehy raise the bar on unseemly coaching behavior.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2003Vanishing breed: The long-suffering coach
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comThe fraternity of coaches who can't win the big one will lose another member Monday.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2003Longhorns are the longshot No. 1 seed
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comRick Barnes is proving Texas basketball is more than just a pastime until spring football.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2003Texas tackling title hopes on hardwood
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comRick Barnes wants to prove Texas basketball is more than just a pastime until spring football.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2003They got screwed!
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comNothing is fair in hoops and money, so how could the NIT overlook these teams?
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2003Going .. going ... Lavin not gone yet
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comLike a cockroach, Steve Lavin's days as UCLA coach might never come to an end.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2003Ever the twain shall meet
Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.comCall it ironic that Jim Harrick and his UCLA successor Steve Lavin should be fired so close to each other.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ncaa" make the list?