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Four undefeated teams float into NYC
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe four teams competing in the NIT semifinals arrive in New York a combined 14-0. Dana O'Neil offers a preview of the pre-Thanksgiving feast at MSG.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 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, 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, 2009Reed's divine shot still garners attention
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comU.S. Reed doesn't play basketball anymore, but the game is still a part of his life -- thanks in large part to his infamous 1981 NCAA tourney buzzer-beater for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Chambers' goal: Make BU a mini-Nova
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comAfter the surprising firing of its longtime coach, Boston University turned to Jay Wright's right-hand man at Villanova, Patrick Chambers. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Gillispie claims agreement was in place
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comFormer Kentucky men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie is suing the school's athletics association, seeking $6 million over his firing last spring.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Two frenetic days with Josh Pastner
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe boundless energy of new Memphis basketball coach Josh Pastner is already well-known in the basketball world. But seeing is truly believing after two up-and-down days with the 31-year-old busybody.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009Keeping Wazzu on the national map
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comAfter more than 25 years of coaching, Ken Bone finally got his big break. Now it's up to him to keep Washington State relevant on the national scene.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009A little blue blood, a little blue-collar
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comScott Cherry might have blue blood roots, but his rise from forklift salesman to Division I head coach is a classic blue-collar story.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 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, 2009'Cats come full circle from 2005 loss
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe tipping point for Villanova's program under Jay Wright came in 2005 during a Sweet 16 loss to North Carolina. That's why it's fitting the Wildcats will play the Tar Heels again four years later for a spot in the national championship.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009Huskies looking to withstand Tigers' pressure
Dana O'Neil...are," the Connecticut coach said. Other than the scoreboard, the most shocking thing out of the Sweet 16 game between Memphis and Missouri was the sight of Memphis players doubled over and pulling on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009Mizzou sends message with beatdown
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThere aren't a bunch of All-Americans on the Missouri roster. But after the beatdown the Tigers handed Memphis, Missouri has believers.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Fisher creates his own path to success
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comCorey Fisher has a family history that he'll never be able to escape, nor does he want to. The nephew of one of New York's most notorious drug kingpins, Villanova's sparkplug guard is determined to make a name for himself -- by learning hard lessons from a reformed relative.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Missouri pours in the points in first half
Dana O'NeilGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Defensive specialist J.T. Tiller has decided to swap teams for the Sweet 16. The tough-minded guard has 16 points, four off his career high … in the first...
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