Delle Donne's decision rare among highly touted recruits
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comElena Delle Donne's decision to step away from UConn was a stunner. But although her move might have inspired memories of Nicole Kaczmarski and Nina Smith, the fact is that most highly touted recruits have gone on to play four years of college ball.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Big Ten's image has taken a big hit the past couple of seasons as its teams have struggled in the NCAA tournament. But with a handful of players back from injury, and a slew of new coaches, the league might be back on track.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008What will happen in the '09 tournament?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIf Charlie Creme's December Bracketology ended up as March's 64-team NCAA tournament field, how would it play out? Here are round-by-round predictions -- and yes, UConn reaches St. Louis and the Final Four.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008SEC's parity could cost some teams an NCAA berth
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThough the front-runners in both the SEC and Big Ten tournaments are no surprise, the conference tournaments remain very compelling as teams get one last chance to prove they deserve an NCAA bid.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "wisconsin badgers" make the list?