Bird, Magic enter college hall together

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson have been linked since their epic 1979 NCAA title game. Now they're going into college basketball's hall of fame together.

It's time to talk 'Melo'

Can't avoid it any longer. Carmelo Anthony is in "the" conversation now with Kobe, LeBron and D-Wade.

Colangelo Still Wants Pro Coaches on Team USA

...them while serving as an assistant on the USA Basketball staff at the World Championships, Tournament of the...

Coach K's decision OK

Dick Vitale writes that Mike Krzyzewski's decision to return as Team USA coach for the 2012 Olympics will be great for recruiting at Duke.

Don't discount the talent still around at Wake

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Dino Gaudio played the game, attempting to woo Jeff Teague in the 11th hour at his home in Indianapolis before the sophomore ma...

Another Tale of Isiah Thomas Spreading Magic Johnson Rumors

...a news-media ally after I had assailed USA Basketball and those who had conspired to keep Thomas...

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Verbal battle: Isiah takes on Magic

NBA legends Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson are having a verbal beef over the past.

Coach K wants national and world title

Mike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.

The Man Who Saved Milwaukee?

...Milwaukee.Kevin Durant could be headed for Team USA and an NBA scoring title. Derrick Rose is...Milwaukee's quick start. But it's his basketball IQ and work with Bogut that has been...

Sneaking a suspended player on the court in a teammate's uniform

...Henry Abbott It's one of the ballsiest basketball offenses imaginable. A player is suspended for five...free throws that could have won the Conference USA tournament and secured an NCAA tournament bid for...

Hargrave Military No. 1 in Prep Ten

Prep schools like Hargrave Military Academy and Brewster Academy are great places to find hidden recruiting treasures, writes Christopher Lawlor.

Rodman temporarily detained in Europe

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman was temporarily detained in Germany for allegedly skipping out on a hotel bill for a postgame party worth $5,100, a prosecution official said Monday.

...during day 2 of the men's preliminary basketball game at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball gymnasium on August 10, 2008 in Beijing...

...of the United States 118-107 victory against Spain in the gold medal game at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Stadium in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE