San Juan tourney keeps getting better and better

...year of the Puerto Rico Classic has produced a good, solid field with one top-10 team (Villanova), two more top-25 teams (Georgia Tech, Dayton) and two squads that have serious postseason aspirations (Ole...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

...Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Luke Harangody (44) goes up for a shot as Villanova Wildcats forward Dante Cunningham (33) defends in the first half at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt...

Team preview: Villanova

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Red-hot rivalries burn down the house

When it comes to red-hot rivalries for the 2009-10 season, Tobacco Road takes a back seat to Kentucky and Louisville.

...Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Luke Harangody (44) goes up for a shot as Villanova Wildcats forward Dante Cunningham (33) defends in the first half at the Joyce Center

Taking a red pen to my colleagues' rankings

My colleague Andy Katz came up with his revised top 25 this week, and then Doug Gottlieb countered with his own. Well, what do they know?! I'm kidding...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2009

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Instant Analysis: Villanova-UNC

Here is Mark Schlabach's instant analysis of North Carolina's 83-69 win over Villanova in Saturday's second national semifinal.

North Carolina proves too much for Villanova in Final Four

In a classic case of men vs. boys, North Carolina never gave Villanova much chance to breathe, let alone whip up a fresh dose of Final Four magic.

UNC's talent wins out in ugly affair

They couldn't hit their free throws, missed plenty of shots and were beaten on the boards and even on the fast break. Who cares? The ultra-talented Tar Heels won by 14 anyway. Now UNC sits one win away from what some saw as inevitable back in the fall.

Breaking down the Wildcats and Tar Heels

Villanova and North Carolina meet in the Final Four on Saturday night. Here's a breakdown of the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009

One shining moment for Reynolds

Scottie Reynolds' game-winning play against Pitt was so memorable that it's worth looking back one more time before looking forward to the Wildcats' game against North Carolina.

Lawson, Reynolds take different paths to Detroit

...basketball player." Reynolds came in through the back door. Considered a good but not great team, this Villanova team isn't 1985 all over again. Rollie Massimino's crew rode a magic carpet on the...

Pittsburgh Panthers v Villanova Wildcats BOSTON - MARCH 28: Dante Cunningham #33 of the Villanova Wildcats chases a loose ball in front...

Game Plan: Villanova

Villanova's perimeter attack has carried the 'Cats to the Final Four. If the Wildcats keep up their defensive intensity, they can knock off Carolina.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009