C-USA ShootAround: Can anyone challenge Memphis?

AP Photo/Ed Reinke UAB's Robert Vaden leads the Blazers' guard-dominated lineup this season. Can UAB create guard-centric "havoc"? By Jeff She...

Counting down the most prestigious programs: Nos. 31-40

What are the best programs in the modern era of college hoops? Here are Nos. 31-40.

...TN - MARCH 15: Derrick Rose #23 of the Memphis Tigers brings the ball upcourt against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the finals of the Conference USA Basketball Tournament at FedExForum on March 15, 2008 in...

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 15: Jerome Jordan #23 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane dunks the ball past Derrick Rose #23 of the Memphis Tigers during the finals of the...

Memphis sets the pace in C-USA

While many predicted the demise of Conference USA when Louisville and Cincinnati left the league, Memphis has staved off elimination by becoming one of the best teams in the country. Can the rest of the league follow?

Giles boosts Jayhawks recruiting surge

The Jayhawks added Top 100 center Chester Giles to a rapidly increasing -- and talented -- cast.

Telfair, Livingston could choose NBA

Top 100 guard prospects Sebastian Telfair and Shaun Livingston are still undecided about college or the NBA draft.

Heralded forward to join national champs

Heralded forward Rudy Gay will attend UConn instead of opting for the draft, while OU signed one prospect but lost one player.

Dozier decides to play in Athens

Top 100 forward Robert Dozier has committed to Georgia, while top 100 center Chester Giles could be leaving Miami.

Team preview: Tulsa

Blue Ribbon Illustrated previews the 2003-04 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2003

Top 100 forward selects Arizona

Arizona received a commitment from Top 100 forward Mohamed Tangera and UNC picked up a Class of 2005 pledge.

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for March 1-15, 2002

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for March 1-15, 2002

Tar Heels on top as season sets to begin

North Carolina is undoubetdly the No. 1 team as the 2008-09 season gets underway, but the rest of the field isn't a runaway decision.

Testing the waters can help players

I am not that smart. God gave me enough intelligence to allow me to figure out how to attack a 2-3 zone and how to devise a pick-and-roll play and not...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 29, 2008

Voters approve $121.6 million in arena upgrades to lure NBA team

Oklahoma City voters approved a sales tax extension Tuesday to fund $121.6 million in improvements to a downtown arena and build a practice facility in hopes of luring an NBA team.