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The reasons vary, including demographics, increased exposure and investment, but the results are plain to see: Canadian prospects are increasingly leaving their mark on NCAA men's basketball.

The Mag talks to the pioneering players since the institution of the so-called 'one and done' rule who spent just a year in college before going pro to get their thoughts on their decision and transition to the pros.

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a highly publicized play for Michigan State coach Tom Izzo in June 2010, but Izzo turned down a lucrative financial offer to stay with the Spartans. A year later, Minnesota Timberwolves general manager David Kahn asked a...

Experts and NBA fans everywhere are trying to figure out who will get picked where in the NBA draft, with varying degrees of success. We take our stab at forecasting the fates of future hoop stars.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images U.S. Soccer Focused on Algeria, not Phantom Call The Americans aren't dwelling on the goal that should have been, they're focused on beating Algeria and advancing to the 2nd round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. One day after r...

The rest of the basketball world may have raised its collective eyebrows when Iowa State tabbed Fred Hoiberg as its coach. But Cyclones fans across the state have a far different reaction to "The Mayor."

Michael Jordan was the model and LeBron James fills the role today, but the NBA's commitment to star power doesn't win championships. What does? A team like the Celtics.

The Bulls would love to have LeBron, but Cleveland is his best option.

The young Thunder lost to the Lakers in 6, but their future should be bright, J.A. Adande writes.

Growing up, Jayvaughn Pinkston dreamed of playing in the McDonald's All-America Game. That dream will soon become a reality, writes Christopher Lawlor.

I got this piece of greatness in an email from ESPN’s research department so I wanted to pass it along. It's coming. The official announcement of the 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees will come April 6 in Detroit at the NCAA Fi...

Glen "Big Baby" Davis' mentor, NBA stars begin their college scouting and much more in today's NBA Local.

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Adam Morrison is a great college player. But let's cut the hype about his becoming an NBA star, writes Skip Bayless.

Carmelo Anthony doesn't mind having the spotlight shine on a fellow rookie taken two slots higher.