Big East race could come down to wire

The 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Big East stands with conference play on the horizon.

Dyson's 22 second-half points lift UConn past Maine

Jerome Dyson scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half when No. 11 Connecticut pulled away to a 71-54 victory over Maine on Tuesday night.

At long last, Majok will debut for Connecticut

...still hard to determine. But for a squad that needs to keep up with West Virginia, Villanova, Syracuse and possibly Georgetown, adding someone of Majok's potential is certainly a plus. "He hasn't yet...

Too much hype? Wall is well worth it

Every once in awhile, someone lives up to all the hype. With the bright lights of New York shining upon him, Kentucky freshman John Wall did just that, lifting his Wildcats to a 64-61 win over UConn.

Dyson, Walker combine to sink LSU in NIT Season Tip-Off

Jerome Dyson and backcourt mate Kemba Walker each scored 20 points, and No. 13 Connecticut routed previously unbeaten LSU 81-55 on Wednesday night in the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off.

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

Team preview: Georgetown

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Team preview: Connecticut

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings

Pat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.

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....

Feb 11, 2009; Storrs, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Jerome Dyson (11) works for the ball against Syracuse Orange guard Eric Devendorf (23) in the first half at Gampel Pavillion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II...

Dyson: Back and better than ever

Watching in street clothes as your team makes a run to the Final Four is tough. Watching as they fall short of a title is even tougher. You think UConn's Jerome Dyson is excited to start the season?

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...

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?