Counting down the most prestigious programs since 1984-85

How do you evaluate the 50 best programs in the modern era of college hoops (since the 1984-85 season, when the NCAA tourney expanded to 64 teams)? That's the issue ESPN's researchers tackled with the Prestige Rankings. Here are programs Nos. 41-50.

...OMAHA, NE - MARCH 22: Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks on against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Midwest Region second round of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March...

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 22: Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks on against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Midwest Region second round of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March...

Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1

It's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.

Curry's sweet touch continues as Davidson eludes Wisconsin

Stephen Curry knocked down yet another 3, thumped his chest and pointed skyward.

Badgers play unaesthetic, successful basketball

Bo Ryan's 'swing offense,' tough and gritty defense, and development of four-year players have taken the superstar-less Badgers to a school-record 31 wins, writes Tim Griffin.

Time to strap on the bowtie and wax poetic

Believe it or not, there are a few things the NHL can learn from watching the World Series, writes Terry Frei.

White, Gordon give Sampson reason to smile

Now that Indiana is accustomed to Kelvin Sampson and Kelvin Sampson has D.J. White and Eric Gordon at his disposal, the rest of the Big Ten should watch out, writes Jeff Shelman.

Freshmen Durant, Oden headline All-Americans

If Kevin Durant and Greg Oden play only one season of college basketball, it will have been as All-Americans.

Today's Headlines

...Lent. Plus, the NBA trading deadline is approaching with Jason Kidd and Vince Carter on the block. Wisconsin's run as the No. 2 team in the country is short-lived and Derek Jeter and...

Audio PodCast | February 21, 2007

POY race focuses in on Durant, Tucker

Can Kevin Durant do the impossible? He's in what looks like a two-man race for national player of the year.

Jackson State guard filling it up

A Jackson State guard, Aaron Gray's potential and Wisconsin's style are among the topics Jay Bilas tackles.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006

Kendall helps keep Pitt cohesive

They're guys teams can't live without. They do all the little things hardly anyone notices. They're blender guys, led by Pitt's Levon Kendall, writes Andy Katz.

ESPN Radio Daily: 9/1

Beano Cook makes his picks for the college football weekend; Charles Barkley reacts to Team USA's loss; John Madden breaks down the NFL season; Luke J...

Book Smart

Hall of Famer and six-time NBA MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has written five books and is a Lakers special assistant under Phil Jackson; Colin Cowherd make...