Recognizing college basketball's underappreciated
Fran FraschillaBefore getting into the Crosstown Shootout, UNC-Texas and the Atlantic 10, let's take a look at some guys who aren't getting the attention they deserv...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Breaking down the keys to Florida-Syracuse
Fran FraschillaWho could have imagined a month ago that a mid-December game between Florida and Syracuse (ESPN, 9 p.m. ET) would be between two of the top 11 teams i...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
UConn versus UK: The draft perspective
Fran Fraschilla...you'll probably be watching with an eye on which team can go deeper into the NCAA tournament in March, here's what scouts will be focusing on to determine which guys should get picked...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Prospects who aren't quite ready
Fran Fraschilla...early in the college basketball season, I've gotten out to a couple of the major preseason tournaments. After broadcasting the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last week, I just returned from the Old Spice Classic...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Alabi among group with much to prove
Fran Fraschilla...early in the college basketball season, I've gotten out to a couple of the major preseason tournaments. After broadcasting the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last week, I just returned from the Old Spice Classic...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Favors' shot-blocking skills stand out
Fran FraschillaAbout 30 NBA scouts traveled to San Juan to take in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last week for a look at some of the top college talent that had gathered t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
San Juan tourney keeps getting better and better
Fran Fraschilla...to the Maui Invitational. Here is a look at the teams, players and interesting storylines for this tournament, which begins Thursday morning with a fascinating battle between ranked teams. Opening-round matchups (Thursday, Nov. 19...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Fraschilla: Warren is legit; Cousins must improve
Fran Fraschilla...coach and evaluate some of the best high school and college players at various summer camps and tournaments. However, those opinions are likely to fluctuate as I gather more data. And keep in mind that...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
The individual matchups I can't wait to see
Fran FraschillaI am a basketball purist, so I understand and appreciate that when it's played at its best, the sport is the ultimate team game. In fact, I've often c...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009
Four schools that have high hopes
Fran FraschillaWhat I Am Learning I am a student of the game of basketball. Each season, I've got to begin my studies all over again. I've already had the chance t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009
These guys make your life difficult on the court
Fran FraschillaEDITOR'S NOTE: Each week leading up to the season, one of our experts will offer up a top 10 list of some sort. Click here for last week's ranking of ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 16, 2009
Betting on the stars of tomorrow in Las Vegas
Fran FraschillaThe various summer high school tournaments in Las Vegas this month meant hundreds of teams from around the country and Canada -- including thousands...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009
Plenty impress at LeBron James Skills Academy
Fran FraschillaWorking at the Nike Skills Academy the last few summers has been a great experience for me. It's allowed me to stay close to something I've done my wh...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 15, 2009
Things sure have changed on the summer circuit
Fran Fraschilla...be very good. In the ensuing years, as the major shoe companies got involved with sponsoring basketball tournaments and then got the summer club teams to play in these events, the landscape of "grassroots basketball...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009
Taking a red pen to my colleagues' rankings
Fran FraschillaMy colleague Andy Katz came up with his revised top 25 this week, and then Doug Gottlieb countered with his own. Well, what do they know?! I'm kidding...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2009
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