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Jamie Dixon won't use the word "unexpected" while describing the abrupt departures of freshman center Steven Adams and junior guard Trey Zeigler.

Dave Gavitt's vision -- a Northeast alliance of basketball schools called the Big East -- came to life at Madison Square Garden.

In the second edition of his NBA draft Big Board, Chad Ford ranks the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft. Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel retains his No. 1 spot, but several big names move up and down the list.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the top breakout candidates for the second half of the college basketball season.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2012

RecruitingNation basketball experts roundtable: What impact will conference realignment have on basketball recruiting?

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2012

Chad Ford examines several NBA prospects whose stocks are falling in the early part of the 2012-13 college basketball season, including North Carolina's James Michael McAdoo.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2012

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford weigh the impact Shabazz Muhammad will have on the UCLA Bruins this season, provide their most impressive teams thus far and offer up a pair of NBA prospects to watch.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2012

Chad Ford ranks the top freshmen in college basketball in terms of their draft potential, with Kentucky's freshmen class well-represented.

Blog | Conversation | November 15, 2012

A sampling of reaction to UConn coach Jim Calhoun's retirement from former players and fellow college basketball coaches.

Continuing Insider's series, Jay Bilas ranks the 2012-13 Big East, with the Louisville Cardinals at No. 1.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2012

Potential one-and-done players in 2013 NBA Draft

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2012

Here is a look at who each team in the Big East is targeting in the 2013 class.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2012

Fran Fraschilla takes his "red pen" to Andy Katz's early top 25 rankings, giving his opinion on the teams that are getting too much or not enough love at this point in the offseason.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2012

Quick hitters post-Final Four: • Pitt and Syracuse representatives won't be at the Big East meetings, but they will be at the ACC meetings in May. The respective coaches will be at the ACC meetings, too. When will the two schools join the AC...

Chad Ford breaks down the top NBA prospects among the high school class of 2012.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2012

Fran Fraschilla offers answers to some of the early season questions regarding Virginia, Indiana, Baylor and Pitt. Is UVA really the ACC's third-best team? Is Baylor as good as its unbeaten record? Is Pitt off its game despite its solid mark?

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2011