Chance to bash SEC has likely passed
Pat Forde, ESPN.comLast season might have been the worst for SEC basketball in 30 years. But with coaching upgrades and a wealth of talent returning, the league might already be back.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009USC's Gibson to stay in NBA draft pool
Pat Forde, ESPN.comUSC forward Taj Gibson confirmed to ESPN.com via Twitter Monday afternoon that he is keeping his name in the NBA draft and forgoing his remaining season of eligibility at USC.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Bulldogs take ride on Sidney tour
Pat Forde, ESPN.comOn the recruiting trail, there are plenty of recurring characters. The Renardo Sidney tour is no different.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009So just how strange is Isiah-to-FIU?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIsiah Thomas is coaching where? OK, so seeing Zeke lead Florida International will seem a little strange. But take a gander around the college hoops landscape. Plenty of coaches looking to rebound have found seemingly odd landing spots over the past decade.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009One shining moment for Reynolds
Pat Forde, ESPN.comScottie Reynolds' game-winning play against Pitt was so memorable that it's worth looking back one more time before looking forward to the Wildcats' game against North Carolina.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009ASU, Cuse always in the zone
Pat Forde...every single possession. Besides Louisville, these two teams might be the foremost practitioners of zone defense in college basketball -- but they go about it in very different ways. Syracuse plays Jim Boeheim's timeless 2...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2009Dreams and nightmares for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhat's the best-case scenario for your team? What's the worst thing that could happen? Pat Forde breaks it down for all 64 teams in the NCAA tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Coach K didn't have to take this gig, which is why he should be lauded for it
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhen Team USA does beat Spain on Sunday, there won't be much applause for Mike Krzyzewski in Beijing. But he'll deserve it, for taking a greater risk and accepting a lesser reward in coaching the squad.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008In historic game, U.S. dominance trumps hoops diplomacy
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe crowd was gracious Sunday, and Team USA was willing to oblige, even if it meant teaching host China a thing or two about American basketball, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008One-and-done frosh more 'athlete' than 'student'
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIt's great to have UCLA's Kevin Love and Memphis' Derrick Rose -- presumable one-and-dones -- at the Final Four, but let's stop the facade of calling them "student-athletes," writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008Wildest dreams and nightmare scenarios for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comReally, what's the worst that could happen? Pat Forde tells all 64 teams that and the best possible outcome in the NCAA tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008Sifting through the offensive offense, three unbeatens and more
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom horrendous offense to unbeaten Kansas, Memphis and North Carolina, The Minutes analyzes it all.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008Younger Crawford, Indiana get best of Kentucky
Pat Forde, ESPN.comJordan Crawford was the overlooked recruit to Indiana. Joe Crawford was the overhyped recruit to Kentucky. But on Saturday, the younger brother got the best of the older one as IU routed UK, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2007Five at a time, everything you need to know
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAs the season tips, Pat Forde gives you the comprehensive list of everything you need to know.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Can't miss this: Oden, Durant don't get any better
Pat Forde, ESPN.comDraft diamonds Greg Oden and Kevin Durant are not without flaws, but let's hope Portland and Seattle don't go all Sam Bowie when they select in the draft.
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