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

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

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....

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...

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.

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: 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

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

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...

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 East and West.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

Dancing Lessons: Denying depth

It's largely a myth that teams need a deep bench to succeed in March, as history has shown time and again.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009