Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors

College seniors continue to be a dying breed in the NBA draft. The thinking is simple: After four years, all the good players have already left school...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Red-hot rivalries burn down the house

When it comes to red-hot rivalries for the 2009-10 season, Tobacco Road takes a back seat to Kentucky and Louisville.

Eaton's clutch drive to hoop sends Cowboys past Vols

After 40 minutes of give-no-ground basketball, everything opened up for Oklahoma State's Byron Eaton.

Mar 20, 2009, Dayton, OH, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard (00) Byron Eaton drives to the basket against Tennessee Volunteers forward (4) Wayne Chism during...

...of the Tennessee Volunteers react after the game winning basket late in the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the University...

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 20: Byron Eaton #00 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys drives to the hoop for the game winning basket against Tyler Smith #1 of the Tennessee...

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 20: Byron Eaton #00 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys passes the ball against Tyler Smith #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first round of...

Mar 20, 2009; Dayton, Oh, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Terrel Harris (1) drives for a lay-up in the first half against Tennessee Volunteers...

Katz's Region Breakdowns: East

From the most intriguing player to the hardest team to figure out, Andy Katz breaks down the East Regional.

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

These hybrids offer a smooth ride to success

I am a big believer in the "hybrid forward" in college basketball. These are the multitalented players that, before the age of specialization in baske...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Williams has players, opponents believing in Terps

...believe him." Maryland pulled the upset of the loaded eight-team field, knocking off No. 6 Michigan State in a convincing 80-62 final Thursday at the Milk House on the campus of Disney's...

Maryland vs. Georgetown a big deal

...tournament. So this upcoming meeting has occurred by chance, aided by Maryland's upset win over Michigan State on Thursday night. And we're glad it happened. Hopefully this won't be a rare occurrence...

10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

With the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.

Favors, Henry remain atop 2009 player rankings

Kenny Boynton, Dominic Cheek and John Wall are the big risers in the presummer edition of the ESPN 100, writes Bob Gibbons.