Chance to bash SEC has likely passed
Pat Forde, ESPN.comLast season might have been the worst for SEC basketball in 30 years. But with coaching upgrades and a wealth of talent returning, the league might already be back.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009USC's Gibson to stay in NBA draft pool
Pat Forde, ESPN.comUSC forward Taj Gibson confirmed to ESPN.com via Twitter Monday afternoon that he is keeping his name in the NBA draft and forgoing his remaining season of eligibility at USC.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Bulldogs take ride on Sidney tour
Pat Forde, ESPN.comOn the recruiting trail, there are plenty of recurring characters. The Renardo Sidney tour is no different.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009So just how strange is Isiah-to-FIU?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIsiah Thomas is coaching where? OK, so seeing Zeke lead Florida International will seem a little strange. But take a gander around the college hoops landscape. Plenty of coaches looking to rebound have found seemingly odd landing spots over the past decade.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009One shining moment for Reynolds
Pat Forde, ESPN.comScottie Reynolds' game-winning play against Pitt was so memorable that it's worth looking back one more time before looking forward to the Wildcats' game against North Carolina.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009ASU, Cuse always in the zone
Pat FordeMIAMI -- This might be more than man-to-man zealot Bob Knight can bear to watch. It certainly will be more than Bill "Manaman!" Raftery can bear to an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2009Dreams and nightmares for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhat's the best-case scenario for your team? What's the worst thing that could happen? Pat Forde breaks it down for all 64 teams in the NCAA tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009One-and-done frosh more 'athlete' than 'student'
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIt's great to have UCLA's Kevin Love and Memphis' Derrick Rose -- presumable one-and-dones -- at the Final Four, but let's stop the facade of calling them "student-athletes," writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008Wildest dreams and nightmare scenarios for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comReally, what's the worst that could happen? Pat Forde tells all 64 teams that and the best possible outcome in the NCAA tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008Sifting through the offensive offense, three unbeatens and more
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom horrendous offense to unbeaten Kansas, Memphis and North Carolina, The Minutes analyzes it all.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008Younger Crawford, Indiana get best of Kentucky
Pat Forde, ESPN.comJordan Crawford was the overlooked recruit to Indiana. Joe Crawford was the overhyped recruit to Kentucky. But on Saturday, the younger brother got the best of the older one as IU routed UK, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2007Five at a time, everything you need to know
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAs the season tips, Pat Forde gives you the comprehensive list of everything you need to know.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Indecision '07: Changing your mind in public view
Pat Forde, ESPN.comKobe Bryant can't seem to decide whether he wants to be a Laker. Billy Donovan can't decide whether he wants to coach the Magic. Is it that hard for them to make up their minds?
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2007Hey ref ... give it a rest
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIt's time for basketball refs everywhere to put away their egos and give their whistles a rest, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007Sixty-five reasons to celebrate the NCAA Tournament
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe greatest three weeks on the calendar have finally arrived, and Pat Forde is celebrating with a special NCAA Tournament-themed edition of Forde Minutes.
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