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Why is pay-for-play a hot-button topic? For a number of reasons, the subject is inescapable. And although it's not a new narrative, it is a timely one in light of recent headlines.

It's never too early to start talking about next season. So now that we know which players will be back, Pat Forde is ready with 10 things he can't wait to see in 2011-12.

TULSA, Okla. -- Thoughts from Kansas' 72-53 win over Boston U.: Overview: Kansas had the toughest opening-game struggle of any No. 1 seed, beating game Boston U. by 19 points. Duke won its opener by 42, Ohio State won its by 29 and Pittsburgh won ...

Rapid-fire reactions to the bracket: Before we get into this, someone please check on Seth Greenberg. Make sure he is in a safe place. I'm mostly joking, but not completely. Now, if I'm Ohio State coach Thad Matta, I tell the boss this when he ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Ohio State and Penn State co-star in the Big Ten tournament title game Sunday. The working subtitle: Nothing in Common. Ohio State has owned this event. The Buckeyes are playing in their third consecutive Big Ten championship game,...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Ohio State answered a second-half Michigan threat with an overpowering 16-0 run on its way to a 68-61 victory. The score was deceptive, as Ohio State watched an 18-point lead unravel at garbage time; the Wolverines never had a realist...

INDIANAPOLIS -- When defending Ohio State, you must pick your poison. You either double-team Jared Sullinger in the paint and risk being shot out of the gym by the Buckeyes' array of shooters, or you let the big man operate one-on-one. After wa...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Ohio State dodged a major upset, outlasting Northwestern 67-61 in overtime in the Big Ten quarterfinals. The victory strengthens the Buckeyes' case for an overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tourney, but it didn't come easy. They trailed ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Three things I can't wait to see in Northwestern-Ohio State: Can Michael Thompson continue his roll? The spunky little Northwestern guard set a Big Ten tournament scoring record with 35 points against Minnesota Thursday. Theoretic...

There is dominance at the top, drama in the middle and desperation at the bottom as the Big Ten tournament gets underway.

When I convene the Selection Committee of One, I'll have plenty to argue with myself about. Who gets in? Who's left out? But the most difficult task is how to seed this mess. And the mess starts at the top, where as many as eight teams remain i...

The Minutes examines chaos at the top of the polls, players who deserve more love and coaches who aren't feeling much love at the moment.

Jordan Taylor engineered the most exciting 13 minutes of college basketball this season as Wisconsin rode the junior's hot hand to a comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State.

Pat Forde breaks down his 10 top contenders for 2010-11, plus another baker's dozen that could make some major noise.

ST. LOUIS -- Quick postgame thoughts from Tennessee's 76-73 win over Ohio State. Tennessee has never advanced to a regional final before. This is just another game in a series of thrillers between the two programs. The Volunteers got their reve...

ST. LOUIS -- Quick thoughts from Ohio State 42, Tennessee 39: Very good game so far -- close, competitive, well-played offensively, a lot of open shots going in, neither team able to take command. Tennessee is the physically superior team -- bigge...