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The NCAA men's basketball rules committee couldn't get enough support to even vote on reducing the 35-second shot clock but introduced more replay at the end of regulation and overtime for out-of-bounds and shot-clock violation calls.

We're still waiting on multiple standout underclassmen to make final calls on their pro futures. Some appear to be ready to go. And others are on the fence. Let's take a look at the decisions that have been made and the ones still to come.

Time to break down why it will go well -- or poorly -- for each of the tourney teams.

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 5 NBA prospects in its East Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas completes the first season of "The Bilas Index," his personal ranking of the best 68 teams in America. In the season's final Bilas Index, Kentucky is No. 1.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2012

Jay Bilas draws from a season's worth of film and live scouting to make his bracket selections, taking Insiders pick by pick to the title game in New Orleans.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

Peter Keating and Jordan Brenner break down the most likely NCAA tournament upsets in the East Region.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

There's plenty of intrigue in the East Region. Myron Medcalf provides a breakdown.

Missouri moved up two spots to No. 3 in the final ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll after the top four teams in the previous week's rankings all lost in their conference tournaments.

Kentucky, despite losing its second game of the year Sunday to Vanderbilt, is the overall top seed.

Joe Lunardi breaks down all 68 teams in his 2012 NCAA tournament Video Previews.

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas has his latest top 68 rankings. Kansas rises to No. 4, while UNC has a firm grasp on the No. 3 spot.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas has his latest top 68 rankings, and the Kansas Jayhawks return to the top five after beating Missouri. Southern Miss and UMass enter the rankings, while Nevada and Marshall fall out.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas has his latest top 68 rankings, where the top two teams remain the same and Michigan State climbs from No. 7 to No. 4.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas has his latest top 68 rankings, and the Ohio State Buckeyes remain a top-3 team despite being knocked off by Michigan State.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2012

Pivotal conference clashes -- Baylor-Missouri, Michigan State-Ohio State, Wichita State-Creighton -- highlight the weekend's action.