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BuckeyeNation Brad Bournival writes : WR commit Lonnie Johnson has the size (6-foot-2, 180 pounds) and speed (sub 4.5-second 40-yard dash) to become a major deep threat for the Buckeyes. Austin Ward writes: Here's a ranking of OSU's opponents f...

NCAA president Mark Emmert found one bit of good news in all the bad that has rocked college sports and cost several big-name coaches their jobs.

Illinois senior point guard Sam Maniscalco is doubtful and junior shooting guard D.J. Richardson is questionable for Saturday's game against Nebraska.

Where does the Penn State story end? In the athletic department? In the school president's office? In Harrisburg? The scandal's tentacles keep growing.

We're now a year and change after the first wave of conference realignment. For all the pixels spilled during that heady time about the Big Ten's aggressive, money-laden pursuit of expansion, at the end of the day very little actually changed, especi...

Penn State assistant coach Jay Paterno, son of Joe, eyeballs a nasty, 90 mph slider and blasts it out of the park in this column. His topic? Paying college athletes, a idea that has developed plenty of momentum of late. His position? Athletes alre...

Chad Ford breaks down the top NBA draft prospects in the West bracket of the NCAA tournament. At the top of the list is Arizona Wildcats F Derrick Williams, who scouts believe could be a solid player at the next level.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2011

Diamond Leung breaks down the West Region, identifying the matchups and players to watch as well as possible upset picks.

Here's a look at what each team in the West region is losing after this year, what kind of recruiting class they're bringing in and what it means to their hopes of making future NCAA tournaments.

Coaching firings are an annual event in the world of NCAA basketball, but they're not always the right move. Doug Gottlieb looks to see which coaches deserve their current scrutiny.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2011

Lately the much-coveted No. 1 ranking in men's college hoops has been more a curse than a blessing. Ohio State, back on top after getting dethroned in early February, will try to play and stay in first with a win tonight over Penn State.

The old definition: "One who trains athletes or athletic teams." But that might not be how Erik Spoelstra defines his job right now. A "coach" these days just ain't what he used to be.

Eric Angevine examines five questions on the Big Ten, including how much Robbie Hummel's absence will affect Purdue and whether Northwestern can, finally, make the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2010

With the college basketball season around the corner, Chad Ford goes around the country to preview the top draft prospects scouts are watching. The Big Ten may be the toughest conference in college hoops, and after a dry spell, offers an array of talent.

Blog | Conversation | November 05, 2010

Fran Fraschilla scouted several of college basketball's brightest stars at the LeBron James skills academy, and offers an early look at which guys have improved and how they stack up for the 2011 NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | July 12, 2010

Jared Sullinger makes Ohio State's incoming class elite, writes John Stovall.