North Carolina's top-ranked class headlines the ACC

The top programs in the ACC have brought in talent that should help the conference continue to thrive.

Top point guard lists Kansas, Memphis as early leaders

John Wall, the top point guard prospect in the Class of 2009, might not follow his former AAU coach to Baylor, writes Jason Jordan.

Summer story lines: Henson and Bradley break out, Jennings goes overseas

John Henson's and Avery Bradley's breakouts and Brandon Jennings' defection were among the most significant basketball recruiting developments of the summer, writes Antonio Williams.

ACC ShootAround: Duke, Miami to try to threaten a loaded UNC squad

...much of the attention this summer was on North Carolina and its talented trio that decided to forgo...

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Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

The Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.

UCLA's class could help Bruins to another Final Four

With the late signing period coming to an end, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 25 2008 basketball recruiting classes.

One-and-dones have low academic requirements too

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

With the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.

...14 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dribbles...the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the game...

Grant puts high expectations on NC State

Gavin Grant knows he's providing bulletin-board material with his bold predictions for NC State in the ACC this season, but he doesn't care, Dana O'Neil writes.

Donovan key for top unsigned prospects

Wherever Billy Donovan is coaching next year might be where the top unsigned players end up, writes Bob Gibbons in his latest mailbag.

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Brackman, busy with baseball, hasn't decided on return

NC State's Andrew Brackman, one of the nation's top pitching prospects, still hasn't decided whether he will return to the hardwood this season, Andy Katz writes.

Twenty years later, Houston honors Lewis

Guy V. Lewis, the coach who became synonymous with Houston basketball over his 35-year association with the Cougars, returned to the site of past glories Saturday night, 20 years after his best team roamed Hofheinz Pavilion.

Please rescue the Horns

...live shot: Danny Ainge sitting next to Durant's mother and grandmother during Saturday's Texas-Oklahoma State game with one of those "I swear, this was just a coincidence!" looks on his face. That...