Breaking down each Big Ten/ACC Challenge game
Doug GottliebSo after 10 unsuccessful tries, is this finally the year the Big Ten breaks through and wins the Big Ten/ACC Challenge? No matter which conference you...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
What many are thinking, but won't say publicly
Doug Gottlieb...recruit players through intermediaries), and some elements that display their utter perfection every year (like the NCAA tournament's ideal three-weekend setup). In talking to the coaches and players who are preparing for what...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops
Doug Gottlieb...styles in college basketball that are known, set and well-respected. As we jump into early season tournaments, watch these distinct styles start to take shape. While turnover in college hoops is constant, the top...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
These teams have the goods to contend (Part II)
Doug Gottlieb...here are the next 10 … Missouri was an Elite Eight team that won the Big 12 tournament this past season, yet it is garnering no love right now. Some might say rightfully so because...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 18, 2009
These teams should have the goods to contend
Doug Gottlieb...won the Missouri Valley last season and nearly beat Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament. While there is no doubt the MVC will be reloaded and better this season, UNI brings back...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 11, 2009
Pearl receives bad recruiting news while in Israel
Doug GottliebShortly after lighting it up at the LeBron James Skills Academy, Josh Selby -- ranked by some services as the second-best point guard in the Class of ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009
College hoops chatter from around the country
Doug Gottlieb...won 23 games in each of the past two seasons, but has yet to make the NCAA tournament in his five years with the Cougars. So what does the hiring of Rhoades have to do...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 14, 2009
So what if nothing comes of the accusations?
Doug GottliebTim Floyd is out at USC and few seem too surprised based on the accusations of impropriety against him involving the recruitment of O.J. Mayo. But am ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 10, 2009
From what I've seen, here are the top 30
Doug Gottlieb, ESPN.comDoug Gottlieb breaks out his Big Board and breaks down what he likes and dislikes about the top players in this year's draft class.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009
Curry's skills may get lost in translation
Doug Gottlieb...only an injury and a new set of less talented teammates held him out of the NCAA tournament. But -- and this is a big but -- if an NBA team selects Curry over Jeff Teague, Patty...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 2009
Thomas to FIU doesn't make sense
Doug Gottlieb...travels and include his high school coach in the recruiting process more. The fact is that the tournaments were played anyway. Players still missed school on Good Friday, and those who wound up being hurt...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009
Should I stay or should I go?
Doug Gottlieb, ESPN.comIt's that time of year when college players announce their intentions to stay in school or head to the NBA. Underclassmen should be wary, though, the road to NBA riches is paved with bad decisions.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009
Report card reveals final grades
Doug Gottlieb, ESPN.comThe report card is out, and Doug Gottlieb has the final grades for some of the best mid- and high majors and the schools from the top six conferences.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009
Time for 10 random thoughts
Doug Gottlieb...to-man defense than Villanova lining up Duke and annihilating its offense? It was the second-worst tournament loss in Duke's proud history (only the loss to UNLV in the 1990 championship game was...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009Perspective is essential in bubble discussions
Doug GottliebWhat's wrong with rewarding a team for a great season? While sitting in a mock selection room in Bristol, Conn., last Sunday, I recognized the contr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009
EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tournament" make the list?