Five Big East programs boast nationally ranked classes

The top programs in the Big East flexed their muscle on the recruiting trail.

Wayns to keep alive the Philadelphia point guard tradition

Getty Images/Icon SMI/Kelly Kline Maalik Wayns, the No. 22 player in the Class of 2009, has the talent to follow in the footsteps of fellow Philadelph...

Devendorf will be back in orange

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Counting down the most prestigious programs since 1984-85

What college basketball programs have been the most consistent, the most prestigious since the 1984-85 season? After unveiling the top 290 schools all week, here are the top 10.

Is one foot back on the 3-point line a step forward for NCAA hoops?

As the NCAA men's 3-point line moves back one foot, players and coaches differ as to how it will affect the game, writes Andy Katz.

College coaches think that Jennings to Europe is the exception

Will Brandon Jennings be the first of many players to skip college and instead play in Europe? These college coaches don't think many teenagers will take that gamble, writes Dana O'Neil.

Disappointing night for many early entrants

Forget about the record-setting 10 freshmen in the first round. Many underclassmen -- such as the undrafted Jamont Gordon and Davon Jefferson -- learned the NBA draft can be cruel, writes Andy Katz.

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

The Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.

One-and-dones have low academic requirements too

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

With the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.

Freshman forward Greene to enter NBA draft

Syracuse freshman forward Donte Greene has declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.

Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1

It's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.

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Mayo has the hype; these guys will have the longevity

O.J. Mayo has all the hype, but players like Blake Griffin, Jonny Flynn, Patrick Patterson, Jai Lucas and James Harden are the real "program changers", the guys whose impact will have a longer-lasting effect on their programs, writes Doug Gottlieb.

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