'Unathletic' Duke finds a way vs. UConn
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comSoft. Unathletic. The Duke players have heard it all before -- and maybe there are times when it's true. But there was nothing soft or unathletic about the team's rebounding and defense in an NIT title victory over UConn.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Scary end, but the beat goes on for UNC
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comLosing four starters? Who cares. Foul trouble? No worries. Nearly blowing a 19-point lead? OK, that was a little scary. But as is usually the case, UNC found a way to stay on top Thursday night.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009What's hot (and not) for 2009-10
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comWhat is hot (and not) about the 2009-10 season? Dana O'Neil has the answers.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Expectations don't bother 'hungry' UD
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comFor years, Dayton has been the sleeper program that has never quite broken through. With nearly everyone back from a 27-win team, is this finally the season the Flyers make national waves?
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009IU's fresh faces offer hope for fans
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comLast season, Indiana finished 16th in the country in attendance despite a record of 6-25. Now it's up to a heralded class of newcomers to give those people something to cheer for -- and they seem up to the task.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009All aboard the Calipari bandwagon
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comJohn Calipari hasn't won any games yet with Kentucky. He hasn't made any tournaments or broken any records. But for Wildcat Nation right now, none of that matters.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Pitino takes a shot at moving forward
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comRick Pitino said he never considered quitting. But after a nightmarish offseason, the Louisville coach seems well aware of the mess he helped create -- and the drama that still awaits.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Temple finds the road to Argentina
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comIn a country where the popularity of basketball is exploding, Pepe Sanchez is a hero. Thanks to an assist, fellow Argentinean Juan Fernandez is following in his footsteps at Temple.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Life not as easy as hoops for Dembo
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comHe lit up UCLA in the NCAA tournament, led Wyoming to the Sweet 16 and landed on the cover of SI. Basketball once came easy for the unforgettable Fennis Dembo. But things didn't go as easily once basketball went away.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Even with help, Sutton's battle continues
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comHe left UMass as the school's all-time leading scorer. Soon after, Lorenzo Sutton fell into a coma and later got jaw cancer that left his face disfigured. Then a stranger from a message board came along.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009Cal continues to win over fans, recruits
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comHe hasn't coached a game in Lexington yet, but John Calipari is seemingly racking up one win after another, and the rabid Big Blue Nation couldn't be more delighted.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009UA looks to Miller for return to stability
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe first part in a two-month series examining offseason coaching changes looks at new Arizona coach Sean Miller, who is charged with the task of providing stability and calm to the Wildcats after a tumultuous few years.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009Critics go silent as Tyler takes title
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comTyler Hansbrough's legacy at North Carolina is complete after the Tar Heels won a national title Monday.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009Father and son enjoy the ride
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comNow that he's out of prison, you'd be hard pressed to find someone enjoying the Tar Heels' Final Four run more than Danny Green Sr.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009Price, UConn enjoying cathartic run
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comAfter all that A.J. Price has been through in his career at UConn, a trip to the Final Four turned into a cathartic experience.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "season in the stands" make the list?