Explosive Pairings

Bolingbrook-Long Beach Poly is just the start of the 09 TOC.

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.

DePaul to name court after Bruno

DePaul will name its basketball court after longtime women's coach Doug Bruno.

Ohio State's incredible 2010 class

Dick Vitale shoots the breeze with Ohio State coach Thad Matta to discuss his 2010 recruiting class coming in.

Dixon led FIBA under-19 team

Jamie Dixon of Pitt has been chosen as USA Basketball's national coach of the year for guiding the United States' first FIBA under-19 world championship team since 1991.

Stricklen has 25 points, 14 rebounds as Tennessee downs Baylor, Griner

Shekinna Stricklen had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 8 Tennessee beat Baylor (No. 4 ESPN/USA Today, No. 7 AP) 74-65 on Sunday in the State Farm Tip-Off Classic.

Charles looks to flex more serious side

Tina Charles' "lighter side" didn't lend itself right away to being all-business at the required times. But the center's breakthrough moment last season helped UConn cap a 39-0 mark, something she looks to build on in her senior season.

Mater Dei's lineup shifts

Mater Dei fields a team that's still talented enough to compete with the best in the country.

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.

Here's the deal: Beal does more than score

Brad Beal can light up the scoreboard, but that's just the beginning of what makes him one of the nation's most sought-after basketball recruits

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.

...Kelvin Sango, looks on during an NCAA college basketball game in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Saturday...Rice Owls during the Quarterfinals of the Conference USA Basketball Tournament at FedExForum on March 12, 2009...

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...