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Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine college basketball's top programs in terms of producing NBA talent, outlining that recruiting players with NBA-level talent plays a key role. Kentucky and Duke top the list. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2013

Kentucky's backcourt blues lead off Jason King's weekly look at the national scene in college basketball.

Chad Ford takes a look at five seniors who have the potential to climb draft boards this season in advance of the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2012

Which college hoops programs tend to produce the best pro talent? John Gasaway lists the schools that have churned out NBA stars better than others. Duke tops the list.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2012

The college basketball season is over, but don't tell that to those following the recruitments of the nation's top two players, Nerlens Noel and Shabazz Muhammad. The stakes are high, and the drama is building in advance of Wednesday's announcements.

There are only four weeks until the start of March Madness. What can we expect from now until then?

David Thorpe looks at five of the top prospects in college basketball and determines which NBA teams would provide the best fits for each.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2011

In ESPN The Magazine, Elena Bergeron examines how Coach K has transformed Duke's recruiting classes since 2008.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2011

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.

Chad Ford breaks down the top potential candidates to fly to the NBA after a single season in college, a field of players led by Anthony Davis of Kentucky

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2011

Fran Fraschilla evaluates some top college freshmen -- Josh Selby, Harrison Barnes, Jared Sullinger, etc. -- in terms of how their ability might translate to the NBA. Sullinger looks good, but right now, Barnes does not.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2011

There's some consensus surrounding the top players of the projected 2011 draft class: Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones and Kyrie Irving. But David Thorpe says this trio can't simply coast and expect a top draft spot. Here's what each will have to prove.

Blog | Conversation | November 18, 2010

An ode to K, the season's biggest mysteries and 24 lists to get you primed for another season. Yes, The Minutes is back and ready to tip things off in style.

To preview the college basketball season, Chad Ford looks at the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC.

Blog | Conversation | October 21, 2010

When it comes to prepping for the NBA draft, there is no offseason. Chad Ford spotlights 10 players who helped their standing with scouts the most this summer, including Duke's Kyle Singler, Baylor freshman Perry Jones and Lithuanian Jonas Valanciunas.

Blog | Conversation | August 09, 2010

Not all one-and-done players are created equal. Some, like John Wall, seem like sure things, while others, like Avery Bradley, come with risk. Fran Fraschilla kicks off his ranking of freshmen who'll likely hear their names called on draft day next year.

Blog | Conversation | July 20, 2010