The Mag's College Basketball Preview: No. 9-16

Season previews of The Mag's No. 9-16 teams.

Counting down the most prestigious programs since 1984-85

How do you evaluate the 50 best programs in the modern era of college hoops? That's the issue ESPN's researchers tackled with the Prestige Rankings. Here are Nos. 21-30.

...2008; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard (23) Eric Gordon bringing the ball upcourt against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall. Indiana defeated Purdue 77-68

UCLA's class could help Bruins to another Final Four

With the late signing period coming to an end, Antonio Williams ranks ESPN.com's top 25 2008 basketball recruiting classes.

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.

White, Gordon give Sampson reason to smile

Now that Indiana is accustomed to Kelvin Sampson and Kelvin Sampson has D.J. White and Eric Gordon at his disposal, the rest of the Big Ten should watch out, writes Jeff Shelman.

Oden needs just one arm to put opponents away

It's time to abandon understatement and speak the truth: Seventy-five percent of Greg Oden could be enough to lift Ohio State to the national title, Pat Forde writes.

Former Purdue coach Keady to assist Raptors

Former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady has decided that nine months away from basketball is long enough, and plans to take a position with the Raptors.

Raptors offer Keady job as consultant or bench coach

Former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady is considering coming out of retirement after being offered a position with the Raptors.

Blue Devils reel in California prospect

Top 100 forward Jamal Boykin has picked the Blue Devils, while the Boilermakers received a commit from a guard.

Huertas chooses Gators over Louisville

It was a tough battle, but the Gators landed Top 100 guard David Huertas over Louisville.

Aggies add All-Chicago guard

The Aggies signed Jamarcus Ellis from Chicago Westinghouse, while Auburn and Penn State signed forwards.

Big Ten poised to rebound in '04-05

Next season in the Big Ten, Michigan State will be primed for the top 10 and Minnesota could be better without Kris Humphries.

Dozier decides to play in Athens

Top 100 forward Robert Dozier has committed to Georgia, while top 100 center Chester Giles could be leaving Miami.

Hoosiers edge Horns for top class

Who scored big in the early signing period? Was it Indiana or UT? Duke or UNC? Bill Hodge breaks it down.

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