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

Reaction to Monday's games and hot topics

...the latest hot topics in college hoops … Simply amazing: Milestones are great prompts to celebrate excellence. Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is not a better coach today at 800 wins than he was yesterday at...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

...stands at the free throw line against the Syracuse Orange during the semifinal round of the Big East...

Weekly Watch: Duke, LSU's Thornton take honors

...issues facing the Gophers. Team Of The Week: Syracuse Orange Last week: Beat Cal XX-XX; beat No...

Tirico & Van Pelt

Greg Paulus says he chose Syracuse because it had the most to offer. Greg wants to be a part of building Syracuse's...

Paulus to play football for Orange

Greg Paulus, a star high school quarterback before embarking on a college career as Duke's point guard, said Thursday he will play one season of football at Syracuse.

Paulus: Michigan to give him shot at QB

Former Duke basketball player Greg Paulus has been given an opportunity to join Michigan's football team and compete for the starting quarterback job this fall.

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

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

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

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Hubert Davis previews Friday night's action and says Coach K might have to change his recruiting philosophy.

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

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...