http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. John Gasaway settles polls-versus-computer arguments for three teams -- Kansas State, Butler and Pittsburgh -- examining whether each has the chance to fare well in this season's NCAA tournament.]]> January 30, 2013 03:05:54 PST John Gasaway writes that all five Indiana Hoosiers' starters are playing key roles, which creates harmony on offense. It also makes them the best offense in the country.]]> December 14, 2012 04:40:50 PST John Gasaway writes that in what is likely its last season as an elite college basketball conference, the Big East is pushing the Big Ten for the honor of being the nation's best league. He takes a look at the Big East's top Final Four contenders.]]> December 12, 2012 04:58:03 PST John Gasaway says Illinois might be good, but they've played some poor teams too close, and appear terribly reliant on the 3. Elsewhere, Pitt is proving preseason voters wrong.]]> December 11, 2012 05:06:33 PST John Gasaway provides his list of five teams that didn't make the NCAA tournament last season but could rebound with successful campaigns in 2012-13.]]> November 16, 2012 09:16:25 PST John Gasaway looks at the top five contenders who are set up for fast starts to the 2012-13 season.]]> October 08, 2012 04:43:52 PDT John Gasaway offers his list of impact transfers for the 2012-13 season and makes some predictions on how well the likes of Alex Oriakhi, Aaric Murray and others will fare with their new teams.]]> August 06, 2012 08:56:28 PDT With Big East play revving up, John Gasaway writes that Jamie Dixon has another excellent offense at Pitt, but severe weaknesses on the defensive end could keep the Panthers from a late-March run.]]> December 26, 2011 06:46:06 PST John Gasaway of Basketball Prospectus analyzes the top coaches of the past five years in college basketball's six major conferences on a per-possession basis. Bo Ryan and Mike Krzyzewski compare very well, but they can't touch Bill Self.]]> May 04, 2011 08:08:41 PDT John Gasaway details the four reasons Butler could pull off the upset and defeat Pittsburgh in the round of 32.]]> March 18, 2011 03:29:02 PDT After years of heartbreak, the Texas Longhorns are in a prime position to exorcise their demons in the Dance and see the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. John Gasaway explains why while also looking at disappointing Pittsburgh and Notre Dame.]]> March 16, 2011 06:04:06 PDT John Gasaway breaks down his favorites to win the Big East tournament, with the Pittsburgh Panthers coming out on top of the list.]]> March 08, 2011 04:15:29 PST Their winning streak will likely end soon and there are considerable roster depth issues, but the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are prepared for a deep NCAA tournament run.]]> February 15, 2011 07:52:36 PST John Gasaway looks at the Michigan State Spartans. The preseason top-five pick have fallen to No. 19, beset by a tough schedule, poor shooting and turnovers. Is this the year not to bank on Izzo's magic in March? Maybe -- but don't make decisions yet.]]> January 03, 2011 08:00:02 PST Duke sits atop both of the major preseason polls, but there's more than critical consensus backing up the Blue Devils' claim to the No. 1 spot.]]> November 03, 2010 06:26:11 PDT