A Change in Plans

Cierra Burdick spent much of her summer playing for the USA Basketball U16 National Team but that didn't slow her recruiting process.

Moore is unanimous All-America pick

Connecticut forward Maya Moore has become the seventh unanimous choice on The Associated Press' preseason All-America team.

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...

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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.

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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.

Who's NEXT in college basketball?

Editor's note: Who's NEXT in college basketball? Over the next few months, ESPN will identify the players, teams, coaches and games that will leave...

Madness in Irving's future

From Kyrie Irving's college choices to the top prospects at the USA Basketball Men's Developmental National Team minicamp, Chris Lawlor wraps up a week of basketball recruiting news.

Phillips: 'Tierra's an inspiration'

Not yet two years have passed since Tierra Rogers' father, Terray, was murdered at halftime of one of her high school games. Now a rare heart condition has forced California's freshman guard out of the game.

South showcases its A game

Three events, the National Skills Showcase, the adidas Southeastern Showcase and the Super Showcase, put more than 200 of Atlanta's best players on the map this past weekend.

Orange County rides talent wave

Southern California is always a hot bed for college recruiting and right now Orange County is a major part of that talent wave.

For Douglas, you can go home again

What made Indiana embracing the Fever in the WNBA Finals inevitable? The team's skills, personalities and community service. And perhaps the simple presence of Katie Douglas, who is Indiana.

Seven of 23 campers have UConn ties

Coach Geno Auriemma was at ease on the first day of the U.S. women's basketball training camp. It wasn't too surprising since the Wednesday practice resembled a UConn alumni game.