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Fran Fraschilla writes that these seven players could grow into much larger roles and drive their teams' success this season if they make specific improvements.

Blog | Conversation | September 05, 2012

Fran Fraschilla separates the national contenders into two tiers and shares what he likes and dislikes about each.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2010

Fran Fraschilla breaks down the keys to the Tennessee-Pittsburgh game this weekend.

Blog | Conversation | December 07, 2010

Quality defensive players come in all shapes and sizes, so it's obvious that physical requirements are a given. Coaching takes a player to another defensive level. Most important, however, is watching a player's mental approach to the game on the ...

Blog | Conversation | October 12, 2010

Sometimes one great skill is enough to earn you a spot on an NBA roster. Fran Fraschilla breaks down this year's crop of shooters, shot-blockers and energy guys as teams look to fill specific needs in both rounds of Thursday's NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2010

As the early-entry deadline approaches, Fran Fraschilla examines the role college coaches play in the process. Juggling the desire to win with a player's NBA dream can be a tough act, especially if the coach hopes to land more top recruits.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2010

Fran Fraschilla breaks down the differences between good deep shooting in the college ranks vs. the NBA and analyzes which draft prospects are best suited to make become impact shooters at the next level.

Blog | Conversation | December 16, 2009

I am a basketball purist, so I understand and appreciate that when it's played at its best, the sport is the ultimate team game. In fact, I've often compared a great basketball team to a great jazz band. You have to play together to make the music so...

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2009

EDITOR'S NOTE: Each week leading up to the season, one of our experts will offer up a top 10 list of some sort. Click here for last week's ranking of the top 10 conferences, according to Jay Bilas. Great defenders come in all shapes and sizes. Some ...

Blog | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Here's how I see the two name matchups on Thursday shaking out.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2005