SEC ShootAround: Baby Gators all grown up?

Andy Lyons/Getty Images The 2007-08 season was a frustrating one for Billy Donovan and the young Gators. Growing pains mean new gains for Gato...

First Cup: Thursday

Celtics vs. Lakers Jay Mariotti of the Chicago Sun-Times: "... it can be concluded unequivocally that avoiding Chicago is the best thing ever to hap...

First Cup: Wednesday

Celtics vs. Lakers  Christopher L. Gasper of The Boston Globe: "When Kevin Garnett was recognized as the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, Celt...

SEC: By The Numbers

ESPN analysts crunch the numbers for every D1 hoops team, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Team preview: Georgia

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2008-09 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Duke's Nelson scores 21 to lead National team to All-Star game victory

Duke's DeMarcus Nelson scored 21 points to help the National team beat the American team 106-100 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches college all-star game Friday.

Xavier avoids big upset, rallies past Georgia in second half

Derrick Brown's 19 points and 11 rebounds led a balanced-as-usual offense, and No. 3-seeded Xavier avoided a big upset by rallying to overcome fading Georgia 73-61 on Thursday in a first-round West Regional game.

Xavier feels the 3-seed pressure but finally ends Dawgs' Cinderella run

For a long time, it looked as if Georgia's Cinderella run would continue in the NCAA tournament. But Xavier remembered it was a 3-seed favorite and turned up the defensive pressure to survive and advance, writes Dana O'Neil.

Henry Dugat #5 of the Xavier Musketeers goes to the hoop against Sundiata Gaines #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first round of the West Regional as part of...

Even Xavier can appreciate these underDawgs from Georgia

Even Xavier can appreciate these underDawgs from Georgia

Wildest dreams and nightmare scenarios for 64 teams

Really, what's the worst that could happen? Pat Forde tells all 64 teams that and the best possible outcome in the NCAA tournament.

Tourney Guide: Georgia's Résumé

Get the lowdown on all 65 NCAA tournament qualifiers with Insider's annual Tournament Guide.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008

Bulldogs holds off Razorbacks for first NCAA berth since 2002

Georgia completed its remarkable run through the Southeastern Conference tournament on Sunday, building a big lead in the first half and holding on to beat Arkansas 66-57 in the championship game, earning its first trip to the NCAAs since 2002.

Felton gets vote of confidence after leading Georgia to SEC title

Any question about Dennis Felton's job status was answered as he cut down the nets in Alexander Coliseum on Sunday. Felton, and Georgia, are riding high after the Bulldogs' SEC tourney title, writes Mark Schlabach.