College Basketball

Remembering Kay Yow
The head women’s basketball coach at North Carolina University, Kay Yow, died on January 24 after a long 21-year battle with breast cancer.

Temple University Head Coach Chaney Retires After 741 Career Wins
College Basketball: As a coach of one of the most successful Atlantic 10 college basketball teams, the Temple University Owls, John Chaney was as fierce off the court as he was on it. But in the end, all the sound and fury was about raising stalwart young men.

In His Honor
Posthumous tribute to Coach William "Wig" Pearson. He was co-founder of the Alabama Lasers basketball team. The Lasers organization have produced several top college basketball players in the country.

US Radio Host Suspended Over Racist Remarks
The king of American morning talk radio was suspended for two weeks last night amid gathering outrage at a racist comment directed at a women's college basketball team.

Which Teams are College Basketball ATS Mirages?
If you find yourself wandering aimlessly through the desert, the last thing you want to see is a mirage. Sure, the palm trees, the big, blue lake with the fountain in the middle and an army of bikini clad bartenders catering to your every whim would seem perfect when you see it, but imagine your disappointment when you realize that it isn't real.

Large spreads in college basketball
This is the time in the college basketball season when top teams are looking for warm-ups against easy competition. Tough competition is on the horizon, either with non-conference games or the start of conference play, so athletic directors try to schedule games that they know their teams can win.

An unusual influence at Duke
In a day and age when the small guy seems to keep getting pushed out of sports in a variety of ways, one very small voice helped to alter the landscape of college basketball, and particularly Duke basketball, forever.

The future is now
The most anticipated and hyped week of the college basketball season has just ended. But the most important game of the week had already taken place on Wednesday, when the annual McDonald's All-American Game was played in Oklahoma.

The committee gets an A
College basketball fans love to complain this time of year. Particularly about the seedings and their favorite teams getting a "bad deal." Unfortunately, the NCAA Selection Committee has made it very difficult to whine about anything.

Pittsburgh gets snubbed
The Pittsburgh Panthers have the best record in college basketball the past three seasons. The NCAA Tournament Committee rewarded them by slapping the Panthers in the face.

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 6)
This week's look at college basketball and the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 5)
This week's review of the college basketball world as we approach the conference and NCAA Tournaments.

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 4)
This week's rankings and other interesting takes on college basketball.

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 3)
This week's rankings and other interesting takes on college basketball.

The "Good, the Fad, and the Funny" in college hoops
A look at what makes us watch, follow and laugh at college basketball as we get closer to the greatest finale in sports -- March Madness.

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 2)
A look at my Top 25 college basketball teams in the nation, as well as some other things.

Men's hoops rankings and other news
A look at my Top 25 college basketball teams in the nation, as well as some other things.

Where did the Run and Shoot Go?
In the world of college basketball, where few teams rarely break the 100-point mark, I wonder when the glamour of offense really became forgotten.

Musical Chairs
Sixty percent of the Top 25 in men's college basketball have already been ranked in the Elite Eight. Is this parity or mediocrity? Is it not possible to identify the best teams, or is it still too early to tell?

A view of doom at the top
So you want to be a top basketball program in the college ranks, eh? Use caution. The top of the staircase may not be as sturdy as you think, as seen by so many of the early favorites falling flat on their faces.

General: Weekend Sport's Update
This time around I poke fun at Joe Horn, college basketball, Rasheed Wallace, bull riding and more in this week's comedy sensation that's sweeping the nation -- the Weekend Sport's Update.

Stories in the spotlight
College basketball is counting down to its first tip-off, and fans can't wait for another exciting season. But along with the on-court questions, there are other thoughts that accompany the start of the season. Here's a look into just a few of those that kept people thinking about the game off-the-court.

Looking at NCAA hoops scandals
In a sport with a history full of scandals, the problems at Baylor are the most serious and bizarre college basketball has seen yet. While many fans and so-called experts are declaring the Baylor mess as the apocalypse of collegiate hoops, history shows the opposite to be true.

Prepsters impact college and pros
Kevin Garnett's entry into the 1995 NBA draft surprised many at the time and changed the NBA landscape forever. Now with many young stars skipping college, the influx of prepsters to the league has robbed college basketball of many of its brightest potential stars.

The Brass Ring -- Whose dream is it?
The story is always the same, however, the names just change from year to year. Polished and unpolished high school and college basketball players, who seem to think they have what it takes to make it in the NBA. Is it premature or all the right moves?

Thoughts of a tournament junkie
What a great weekend! Four-straight days of non-stop action. For the basketball junkie, the opening weekend of the men's college basketball tournament is what you live for. Twelve-straight hours of continuous hoops action. The buzzer-beaters. The Cinderella stories. It's pure basketball nirvana.

Will the contenders stand up?
It has been an up-and-down college basketball season without a true No. 1 the whole way. What team will emerge as the tournament favorite? Here's a look?

Does anyone want to be No. 1?
A number of teams have held the No. 1 spot in college basketball, but can anyone hold onto it? This year's parity will make for one of the most exciting NCAA tournament's in recent memory, but who will win? Here are one fan's picks for the Final Four and NCAA tournament, creeping closer and closer.

College basketball's best rivalries
February has often been called the "Dead Month" in the sports' world. In college basketball, however, it is the month when teams begin to separate themselves from the pack and rise to the top of the NCAA, and rivalries play a large part in that.

Pitino, Calipari meet again
John Calipari owes a lot to Rick Pitino. The two coaches were once the gold standard in college basketball. They went to the NBA, and now they are trying to restore their images as they restored the images of UMass and Kentucky.

Men's basketball championship up in the air
The men's college basketball season looks to be wide open this year, with around 20 teams having a chance at winning the championship. Here are four leaders for this year's Final Four.

Memorable moments (Pt. 2)
The advent of New Year's is the traditional halfway point of the college basketball season. There have been some shocking upsets, amazing tournament runs, and outstanding performances. In the final installment of this two-part article is a look at Alaska's preseason surprises, UCLA's mighty struggles and Mike Davis' antics.

Early season's memorable moments (Pt. 1)
The advent of New Year's is the traditional halfway point of the college basketball season. There have been some shocking upsets, amazing tournament runs, and outstanding performances so far, while UNC, Indiana, and Notre Dame have shown they will all be teams that bear watching this season.

Freshmen coming of age
Remember the adage that says you need seniors to win games in March? Well, with the dearth of star seniors in college basketball these days the game is getting younger every year. This season, in particular, has seen freshmen take over leading roles of teams that should be playing in March. Here's a look at some of them.

Who'll be left standing?
The 2002-03 college basketball season can be summed up in one word: parity. Although there are teams with great potential (Arizona), there isn't a team that is unbeatable. From the tourney-tested Hoosiers, to the total team game of Pittsburgh, this year's champion will be whichever team is playing the best in March.

Time to talk some college hoops
The Athletic Supporter is so excited about the 2002-03 college basketball season, he enlisted his alter ego, college hoops guru Vic Ditale, to offer up a few predictions.

Feast Week didn't disappoint
ESPN has dubbed Thanksgiving as "Feast Week" and last week's slate of games did not disappoint. From New York to Maui, Anchorage to Indianapolis, the nation's marquee teams provided college basketball fans with some classic moments, thrilling upsets, and some unlikely performers.

The launch of November Nuttiness
The leaves on the trees changing colors, the first snowfall, and Thanksgiving closer than you can think, can only mean one thing -- college basketball is back. With the heavyweights set to start their seasons in the next few weeks, we can refer to the beginning of the season as November Nuttiness.

College hoops tipoff time
Ready for Dickie V's rantings on a nightly basis? You better get those earplugs ready, because the new college basketball season is right around the corner. Here's a look at the 2002-2003 NCAA season, including some preseason Final Four picks.

The road to New Orleans begins
The college basketball season is almost upon us. This could be one of the most wide-open years in a while, with most experts expecting to see Kansas make their second straight trip to the Final Four and Arizona make their second in three years. More in the college basketball preview.

Top five revisited
Now that we know who's leaving and who's staying in NCAA hoops, it's a little easier to project which teams will rule the college basketball landscape in 2002-2003. But stayed tuned, October 15 is still three months away.

Let the silly season begin
Think college basketball is over now? Think again. No, there won't be any exciting last-second shots from Creighton in the next few months, but there will still be college basketball news. Here's a look at how March Madness extends into the summer with the firing of coaches and players turning pro.

Next year's top five teams
With March Madness and the 2002 NCAA Tournament behind us, it is not too early to start thinking about the 2002-03 college basketball season. Here's an early preseason top five list and a few prognostications about which underclassmen will go early or stay in school.

Championship game preview
In winning their national semifinal games, Maryland and Indiana earned the right to play for the National Championship. Here is a preview of the last game of the 2002 season, analyzing what each team needs to do to win college basketball's ultimate trophy.

Hockey: March Madness in the UHL
While college basketball is the order of the day, the United Hockey League is providing a little March Madness of its own.

Sooner transformation and KU-Maryland should be great
This is the best Final Four in a few years, with no clear-cut favorite to win it all. Maryland and Kansas is a game that college basketball fans around the country have been wanting to see all season long.

The fading Fab Five
In 1991, five unique freshmen entered the doors of the University of Michigan. With their shaved heads, street talk, loose shorts, and talent they revolutionized college basketball. Today their stars are starting to fade. Here's an update.

Selection Sunday means March Madness
This is by far the best time of the year on the sports calendar. Selection Sunday is here and college basketball fans are itching to see the pairings. Here are a few things to think about regarding this year's brackets.

Wild, wild Mountain West
Forget about the East Coast bias against the Pac-10, or dubbing the ACC the best conference in college basketball. Attention should be on the Mountain Time Zone.

College Hoops Tidbits
Here is the real scope as college basketball heads into crunch time. No Dukie Vitale PR, no hype, no propaganda. Just some straight forward college basketball commentary.

On the money, so far
He was a college basketball prophet in December, going 3-0-1 with his early season predictions. Now, let's look at John McManus' current midseason observations and see if they hold to form as the stakes get much higher.

The All-Cinderella top 10
Brian Ault takes a look at the "Cinderella" teams. Those college basketball teams who seemingly come out of nowhere each March to knock off a perennial power. They are the best teams that no one seems to know about... until now.

Proving mid-majors belong
Under-respected mid-major teams have been crowing for respect for the longest time. Ross Lancaster explains why Gonzaga and Cincinnati may have that respect from college basketball's elite in his latest college basketball article.

(Mid) Major Exictement
Who says you have to go to Cameron Indoor Stadium or Allen Field House for some great college basketball. The Mid-Major teams entertain fans with underrated players that might appear in an NBA uniform someday.

Oklahoma St. could run the table
A question commonly asked by many college basketball followers is which current undefeated team has the best shot, if any, at finishing the season unbeaten. Surprisingly, Ross Lancaster says it may be the Cowboys of Oklahoma State. Here's why.

Bozo immunities in college basketball
There are many great head coaches in college basketball, but only a select few have earned inclusion in the Bozo Immunity club.

National preview (Part Eight)
The 2001-2002 college basketball season is now underway. To wrap-up this comprehensive, eight-part preview the season, Ross Lancaster takes a look at the National Big Picture.

General: This week's poll...
With the college basketball season just getting started, we asked you who you thought was the No. 1 preseason team for the men? Here are the results, as well as this week's new question.

ACC preview (Part Seven)
The college basketball season is already underway. To preview the just-underway season, Ross Lancaster examines the ACC in his final conference preview article.

SEC preview (Part Six)
The opening of college basketball season is only days away. To preview the upcoming year, Ross Lancaster takes a look at the SEC, as well as a preview of this week's Coaches vs. Cancer Classic tournament in New York.

Pac-10 preview (Part Five)
The new college basketball season is less than a month away. To preview the upcoming season, Ross Lancaster examines the Pac-10 in the fifth installment of his eight-part series.

Mid-major conferences preview (Part four)
The new college basketball season begins in less than a month. To preview the upcoming season, Ross Lancaster offers up his outlook of the upcoming season. Part Three focuses on the mid-major conferences.

Big Ten college basketball preview
The new college basketball season begins in just over a month. To preview the upcoming season, Ross Lancaster offers up his outlook for the upcoming season. Part Two focuses on the Big Ten.

Big East 2001 preview (part one)
The approaching college basketball season is a mere six weeks away. Ross Lancaster offers up his outlook of the upcoming season. Part One focuses on the Big East.

Hypocrisy runs deep in college basketball
Las Vegas tournaments are under fire by the NCAA, basketball coaches, and politicians after learning that the games will be played at hotel-casinos. Does their hypocrisy know no bounds?

Where have the UNLV Runnin' Rebels gone?
Everyone remembers the Rebels as being the bad boys of college basketball. However, since going 35-1 in 1991 and losing to Duke in the Final Four, it seems the program has faded into the twilight. Can they come back?

The Eagles have landed...on top of the NAIA World (Part I)
Twenty (or so) Questions with Darrell Dapprich - color voice for Faulkner University basketball. Part I of a two part series. In this installment Dapprich takes us through the ins and outs of broadcasting for a small college basketball team.

NCAA: Duke fluke? Battier cliche? Whoa, yo!
As I wrap up the college basketball season in a tidy little package, some critical comments are needed, before Holy Week and Easter, about the meaning we supposedly give to certain events in life.

NCAA: Winners who missed Minneapolis
In today's college basketball culture, missing the Final Four is viewed as a failure. With the NCAA Tournament now over, those who couldn't get to the Metrodome must be remembered.

NCAA: Basketball has fouled itself
Following the lead of that Australia-themed restaurant, pro and college basketball play has evolved into a sport where the fewer rules followed the better. But is it the better for it?

NCAA: Amaker will say no to Michigan
One of the hottest jobs in college basketball is the open Michigan one.... but it appears Tommy Amaker will take himself out of the running.

NCAA: Picking my way through a Tournament (mine)field
Before they get turned upside-down, NCAA Tournament picks actually seem to be logical. As e-sports' unofficial college basketball reporter, I have to risk almost-certain humiliation and lay it on the line with a series of boring, logical arguments for my selections.

NCAA: Big East, big intrigue
Nothing lasts very long in college basketball. Just around the corner, there's a new game, a new night that will turn a season around, for better or worse.

NCAA: March Madness almost here
The College Basketball season is shaping for another great month of March. The Tournament is just around the corner.

NCAA: Four brackets of madness
March Madness is almost upon us. How has this annual event lit up the world of college basketball fans?

NCAA: Champaign dinner theater and Rupp's rupture of rapture
Today's pair of huge college basketball games promises through-the-roof tension and excitement.

NCAA: Shots, Shouts and Echoes
As the dreadfully-played NFL playoffs continue to lose their hold on the imagination of sports fans, January is no longer a month for ignoring college basketball.

NCAA: Who Is the Best Basketball Team in Indiana?
Analyzing the college basketball teams in the state of Indiana and a possible tournament for them.

NCAA: Fifty Teams Left in Bowl Scramble
The Division I-A college football postseason has arrived, and it almost rivals the NCAA basketball tournament in its number of contestants - fifty teams will play in bowl games this year.

NCAA: Beyond Game Limits
Rick Wilson's daily look at tonight's pro and college basketball games.

NCAA: Not SO Fast Penn State
The second most meaningless thing in sports is a college basketball win in late November or early December. Still, Penn State's hot-shooting stunner in Rupp Arena this past Saturday night was the type that warmed the soul of long frustrated Penn State hoop fans.

NCAA: It's All About Dickie V., Baby!
Have you ever wondered what college basketball's biggest advantage over the pros is? Here's someone who thinks he's found the answer.

EA SPORTS All-Stars Exhibition Basketball Team To Play
EA SPORTS Exhibition Hoops Team Faces Seven Top-Ten Teams On College Basketball Exhibition Tour

NCAA: SEC & C-USA Preview
Bob Dachille examines the SEC, C-USA, and Naismith Award Candidates for the 2000-2001 College Basketball season.

NCAA: Arizona Prepared to Back Up Hype
"Speed kills." It's a phrase that has become almost as cliche in the sports world as Yankees World Series victories, but in this college basketball season, it couldn't be more true.

NCAA: Good-Knight Bobby!!
The Life and Times of one of the stupidest head coaches in College Basketball, ever

OLYMPICS: Collegians Get a Taste of Professional Basketball
The top women's college basketball players in the nation recently had a chance to play against the best professional players in the country.

NCAA: Harrick Loses Troubled Point Guard
Recently, the University of Georgia denied Kenny Brunner's application to the college. Brunner has been plagued by off-court problems since the start of the 1998 season at Georgetown. This is only the beginning of UGA's 2000 basketball problems.

WNBA: Cindy Who?
Cindy Blodgett, a name once synonymous with women's college basketball, has since been unheard and it appears as though her accomplishments remain in the past.