Amid NCAA questions, Majok plugs away

STORRS, Conn. -- The Connecticut basketball team had finished playing pickup for at least 30 minutes Wednesday, but Ater Majok was still on the floor ...

Pac-10 ShootAround: Three new head coaches arrive as conference rebuilds

Brett Davis/US Presswire A Southern California program mired in NCAA controversy has turned to Kevin O'Neill to right the ship. 10 Things To Know From The Offseason By Andy Katz ESPN.com...

Pac-10 ShootAround: Talent drain or potential refill in 2008-09?

...just one of the many highly touted newcomers to the Pac-10. USC lost a lottery pick, O.J. Mayo, and gained a McDonald's All-American, Demar DeRozan, who's projected to become a...

Cincinnati joins UK, Arizona as recruiting winners

...level talents and could put the Wildcats in the Final Four (along with returning all-SEC forward Patrick Patterson) if they mesh. Cincinnati's addition Tuesday of big guard Lance Stephenson out of Brooklyn's...

Remember the Jim O'Brien case? USC should

...make a quick decision on Tim Floyd's job status based on recent allegations that he paid O.J. Mayo's handler $1,000 in cash, the Trojans would be well-advised not to fall...

What's hot (and not) for 2008-09

Stephen Curry? Red-hot. The SEC? Not so much. What else is hot (and not) for the 2008 college basketball season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.

A look at the 10 most significant recent developments on the recruiting scene

The recruiting landscape has changed considerably since the early signing period's conclusion, writes Antonio Williams.

Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1

It's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.

...by Brian Spurlock/US Presswire LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 06: O.J. Mayo #32 of the USC Trojans dribble drives to the net against Patrick Christopher #23 of the California Golden Bears in the first...

Officiating is 'slumping' entering NCAA tourney

Was UCLA's game-winning basket taken from behind the backboard? Did Villanova really foul Georgetown 80 feet from the basket with 0.1 second left in a tie game? It's been a tough season for officials. Coaches are worried it will carry over into the NCAA tournament, writes Andy Katz.

Southern Cal 93, California 89

Southern Cal 93, California 89

California 92, No. 22 Southern Cal 82

California 92, No. 22 Southern Cal 82

UCLA, Wazzu are clear favorites in Pac-10, but watch out for USC

The Pac-10 is deep with quality teams that can win some league games, but you have to go through UCLA and Wazzu to win the title, writes Doug Gottlieb.

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