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The second installment of the Monday Night College Basketball Chaser looks at which teams to bet on in Georgetown-Notre Dame and Texas-Oklahoma.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2013

RecruitingNation basketball experts break down the recruitment of ESPN 100 No. 4 prospect Julius Randle.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2013

Jay Bilas breaks down seven of the best incoming freshmen for the 2012-13 season, highlighting what they need to improve to become complete players.

Blog | Conversation | September 06, 2012

Fran Fraschilla looks at the 2012-13 Big 12 conference, ranking the teams from best to worst.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2012

ESPN Insider Fran Fraschilla provides his list and analysis of eight players who could go from limited supporting roles to star performers in 2012-13. UNC's James Michael McAdoo tops the list.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2012

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

While Larry Drew's stunning departure from UNC might make it easier for the Tar Heels in the locker room, his presence will be sorely missed on the court. Plus, what's wrong with Michigan State? And why Kemba Walker shouldn't be in national POY debates.

Blog | Conversation | February 05, 2011

With the college basketball season around the corner, Chad Ford goes conference-by-conference in previewing the top draft prospects scouts are watching. Next up is the Big 12, home to the one player who could challenge Harrison Barnes for the top pick.

Blog | Conversation | October 22, 2010

Talent can obscure perspective in the NBA draft, and a number of impressive prospects are flying very large red flags. With that in mind, Ryen Russillo examines the 10 most likely busts in the upcoming draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 12, 2010

Several coaches have made it very clear that, although Kansas and UCLA have secured the most "Double Pump" players -- those on traveling summer squads run by brothers David and Dana Pump -- the recent Yahoo! article that draws a conclusion that colle...

Blog | Conversation | June 09, 2010

Trade talk is starting in earnest ahead of the NBA draft. See who could switch teams, who may swap picks and what the Spurs would want for Tony Parker. Plus, potential red flags for Daniel Orton and Elliot Williams, and news on what Philly wants at No. 2.

Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2010

After talking to sources around the league, Chad Ford sees 23 prospects who are locks for the first round of the NBA draft. But what about those final seven spots? There are roughly 20 players in the mix. Ford identifies them and breaks down their games.

Blog | Conversation | May 31, 2010

The Class of 2010 has wrapped up. Which freshmen will be arriving on campus with serious hype? Doug Gottlieb gives us his 10.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2010

After the lottery, the top of the draft order solidified. Or did it? Chad Ford says trade rumors are already swirling. In addition to the early whispers, Ford discusses three names on the rise and the best deep-shooting big man he has seen.

Blog | Conversation | May 19, 2010

Chad Ford looks at all the underclassmen who declared for the 2010 NBA draft to see who should stay in the pool and who should return to college for another year.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2010

As the early-entry deadline approaches, Fran Fraschilla examines the role college coaches play in the process. Juggling the desire to win with a player's NBA dream can be a tough act, especially if the coach hopes to land more top recruits.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2010