Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors

College seniors continue to be a dying breed in the NBA draft. The thinking is simple: After four years, all the good players have already left school...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock

...be a top pick. High Point: Top 10 Low Point: Late first round. Wesley Johnson, G/F, Syracuse Johnson got off to a terrific start at Iowa State three years ago and scouts were buzzing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

UCLA's Howland recruits through appendicitis

Ben Howland's right side had been bothering him for about a week. But it wasn't pressing enough to keep him from traveling during a recruiting period....

...Jerome Dyson (11) works for the ball against Syracuse Orange guard Eric Devendorf (23) in the first half...

Which team has the toughest Big East slate?

...other repeat games are against rival Pitt and Seton Hall. Georgetown's two other repeat games are Syracuse and Rutgers. Upstart Cincinnati, which fancies itself a Big East title contender after landing No. 12 (ESPNU...

...USA: Connecticut Huskies center Hasheem Thabeet (34) blocks Syracuse Orange guard Jonny Flynn (10) during the quarterfinal round...

KU beats out UK for Henry brothers

...and at times North Carolina and Kansas. • Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim remains optimistic that he has...solid 10-point, five-assist performer for the Orange next season. He won't look for his...

ESPNU College Basketball: 4/1

Andy Katz gets the perspective of Jim Boeheim, Matt Painter and Gary Williams on the Final Four teams and John Calipari's move to Kentucky.

Insider Intel: Huskies closing strong

UConn is Final Four bound because it erased whispers of softness with a gritty effort against Missouri, one its foes will be hard-pressed to match.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009

Insider Intel: Nova's winning balance

Villanova's versatile lineup has enabled the Wildcats to overcome a variety of styles on the way to the Final Four.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Jay Bilas leans toward Syracuse in the matchup against Oklahoma because the defense is so tough

Insider Intel: Pitt's problem

Pittsburgh has overcome three shaky offensive efforts by dominating the offensive glass, but that won't be enough to get past Villanova on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

...with his team as they take on the Syracuse Orange in the first half at Gampel Pavillion. UConn...

Insider Intel: Sweet indicators

Each team's preparation and approach will be on full display in the first five minutes of Sweet 16 games. Here are the key factors to watch in the South and Midwest.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009

Postseason Power Rankings: Sweet 16 version

...and Willie Warren make enough perimeter shots against Syracuse's 2-3 zone? 6. Pittsburgh Something just...Fields? 7. Syracuse Everybody keeps waiting for the Orange to get tired, but they keep getting better...