Refs, top conferences and Tebow vs. Ingram

Let's dive into the Friday mailbag: From Alex in Richmond, VA: Please explain to me the difference between the wonderful Pac-10 and the lowly ACC: ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Breaking down the one-and-doners

Welcome to our new NBA draft blog, in which Fran Fraschilla and I will keep you updated on everything draft related, all year long. From features on t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Five freshmen whose impact needs to be felt

College basketball practice officially starts in a little less than a month, but all across the country, coaches are quietly working with their teams ...

...OH - MARCH 22: DeJuan Blair #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers looks on against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during...

O'Neill to keep USC staff intact

The only difference you'll see at USC as far as the coaching staff is concerned is Kevin O'Neill standing where Tim Floyd used to in front of the benc...

Spurs feel fortunate to draft Blair in second

NEW YORK -- Pitt coach Jamie Dixon got off a plane from Denver to San Francisco, where he had a layover before heading to New Zealand to coach a Unite...

...OH - MARCH 22: DeJuan Blair #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts between plays against the Oklahoma State Cowboys...

...Hasheem Thabeet (34) shoots the ball over the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first half at the XL Center...

...OH - MARCH 22: DeJuan Blair #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers fights for a rebound with Terrel Harris #1...

...OH - MARCH 22: DeJuan Blair #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers looks on against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during...

Lawal might return to Georgia Tech

CHICAGO -- Gani Lawal was presumed to be gone. Despite skill deficiencies and playing for a Georgia Tech team that finished with two ACC wins, the s...

UConn leads the charge

The top programs in the Big East flexed their muscle on the recruiting trail.

...CA. 2- Feb 16, 2009; Hartford, CT, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward DeJuan Blair (45) reacts after scoring against...

...NCAA First Round: East Tennessee State Buccaneers v Pittsburgh Panthers DAYTON, OH - MARCH 20: DeJuan Blair #45 of...

Pitt's Blair declares for NBA draft

DeJuan Blair said Wednesday he will declare for the NBA draft and has begun hiring representatives, ending any possibility that the All-America center could return for his junior season.