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Florida could have one of the nation's strongest front courts in 2013-14 now that center Patric Young has decided to return for his senior season.

College basketball differs from the pro game in innumerable ways, so for now let's just focus on one: the importance of stars. In the NBA, especially in the postseason, star power is everything; you can't win a title without at least two All-Stars...

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the top five overrated prospects in college basketball, outlining players who have yet to play to or reach their potential. Plus prospects on the rise and key games to watch this week.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2013

Editor's note: The art of dunking has brought excitement to the game. It also has created chaos in arenas around the nation and provided plenty of challenges for coaches, says Myron Medcalf. The 2012-13 season is just a few months away. If you're ...

Depending on who comes, stays or goes, Florida could be one of the top contenders next season. Regardless, the Gators will have plenty of offense.

PHOENIX -- There is nowhere to hide. There are no secrets to keep and no shocking, revolutionary game plans to unveil. With Louisville and Florida, this would also be the case in November: Is there a high-profile coaching duo as familiar with one ...

OMAHA, Neb. -- Florida center Patric Young told reporters Thursday that he intends to return for his sophomore season instead of entering the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9, 247-pound Young has been projected as a late first-round pick by most draft a...

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 5 NBA prospects in its West Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The good news for Florida fans is that the recruiting season is in full effect, and it's a nice way for fans to put the bad taste of this football season out of their mouths. The bad news is that the basketball team is playing so...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- In case you missed Florida's latest demolition derby on Monday night, this just in -- the Gator basketball team is pretty good. With success come some accolades, which can ultimately lead to defections. It's the college sports ci...

David Thorpe examines NBA prospects Bradley Beal, Patric Young and Jared Sullinger

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2011

Chad Ford examines the top five draft prospects in the SEC, lead by the current No. 1 player on Ford's Big Board -- Anthony Davis.

Blog | Conversation | October 27, 2011

It's very early in the 2012 NBA draft cycle, but already some prospects are getting a boost thanks to the NBA title-winning Dallas Mavericks. David Thorpe explains why the Mavs' victory will aid top sharpshooters like UNC's Harrison Barnes and others.

Blog | Conversation | July 14, 2011

After being burdened with high expectations as a freshman, Patric Young is ready to take a step forward for Florida.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The upcoming NBA draft could be the last of its kind if the one-and-done era is drawing to a close. With the league and players' union set to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement, up for debate once again is the curr...

Patric Young might have the most NBA-ready body since Dwight Howard and could be the perfect fit for a playoff team on the upswing come draft night. But should he stay in school to try to improve his stock? David Thorpe scouts Florida's freshman forward.

Blog | Conversation | February 10, 2011