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College Basketball Conferences with Best Shot to Produce 2014 National Champion
Conference pride seems to play a larger role in college football than college basketball to the outside observer (perhaps because ESPN constantly likes to remind everyone that its business partners in the SEC are so dominant on the gridiron), but it certainly exists on the hoops side of things as well. Show More Summary
Duke Basketball: Why Mike Krzyzewski and Jabari Parker Are a Perfect Match
When you think of the storied Duke basketball program, one man stands above them all as the single, most important figure in school history. Without head coach Mike Krzyzewski at the forefront of this program, the aura that surrounds the Duke Blue Devils would be nonexistent. Show More Summary
Kentucky Basketball: 5 Reasons Fans Should Expect an SEC Title in 2014
Kentucky basketball is used to winning SEC titles, both regular-season and conference tournament ones. In fact, it's more of a surprise to SEC fans when any team besides Kentucky wins a conference title. The Wildcats have won a record 28 conference tournaments as well as 47 regular-season titles. Show More Summary
Ranking the 20 Greatest Big Men in College Basketball History
Having a superstar big man isn ’t the only way to turn your college basketball team into a winner, but it sure helps. Many of the most overpowering teams in the history of the game have been built around one unstoppable, low-post force. Show More Summary
Duke Basketball: Setting Expectations for Rodney Hood's 2014 Season
Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke basketball program have developed a knack for finding valuable transfers over the past decade. Dahntay Jones joined the Blue Devils in 2001 after transferring from Rutgers and went on to become an All-ACC player during his senior season. Show More Summary
NCAA Basketball's Rule Changes to Make Game Less Physical a Welcome Change
It was obvious college basketball had a problem when Rick Pitino addressed at the Final Four a need to change the style of play that helped him win a national championship. It took a record-setting year of low scoring and a lot of rants from famous commentators like Jay Bilas, but college basketball has decided to try to fix itself. Show More Summary
NBA Players Whose Careers Prove the Value of Staying in School All 4 Years
As a college basketball fan, it's frustrating to watch NBA games and see rookies or second-year players who were one-and-done college players sit on the bench because their teams now acknowledge that they were not ready for the pros....Show More Summary
Andrew Wiggins: Latest Buzz on Recruit's Impending College Choice
Andrew Wiggins still does not have his college choice ironed out for next season, but with little time between now and the summer, the feeling is starting to emerge that we could have a decision very soon. Wiggins, the overall No. 1Show More Summary
Louisville Coach Rick Pitino Follows Kentucky Derby with Amazing Marlin Catch
Rick Pitino's offseason is shaping up nicely. Yahoo! Sports spotted evidence that Pitino is a far better fisherman than he previously let on. Here is a tweet from Cardinal Authority's Jody Demling showing coach with his new best friend, an 80-pound marlin. Show More Summary
Expert Opinions on Andrew Wiggins' Ideal College Destination
The nation's top college basketball recruit, Andrew Wiggins, has yet to decide where he'll play next season before likely becoming the No. 1 overall selection in the 2014 NBA draft a year from now. Wiggins' list has been narrowed down to four colleges: Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina. Show More Summary
TBS Gets Final Four in 2014, Share of NCAA National Championship Game to Follow
The Final Four is coming to TBS. The Times Union's Pete Dougherty reports a massive change in the coverage of the final rounds of the NCAA men's basketball championship: CBS Sports and Turner Sports made a joint announcement this morning that the NCAA Basketball Tournament national semifinals in 2014 and 2015 will be broadcast by TBS. Show More Summary
10 Fantastic College Basketball Coaches Who Don't Get the Credit They Deserve
Sometimes, having success is not enough for college basketball coaches to gain the high regard of their peers and hoops fans everywhere. Even if they win numerous games and titles, coaches sometimes feel like Rodney Dangerfield: They...Show More Summary
Predicting the 2013-14 Player of the Year in Each Major Conference
There are few things harder right now for college basketball fans than trying to keep track of the various conference changes that will take place before the next couple of seasons tip off. But even if the matchups are unfamiliar, there will be the same awards handed out at the end of the season. Show More Summary
2013 B1G/ACC Challenge Matchups Revealed
Are you ready for some college basketball? Yes, the champion of the NCAA was just crowned a month ago, but it’s never too early to look ahead to the upcoming season. It is especially fun when you can look forward to the great Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Show More Summary
Indiana Basketball: 5 Effects Roster Changes Will Have on Hoosiers in 2014
With seven players leaving and six arriving, Indiana's basketball team is going to be very different. Because so much personnel is coming and going, the way IU plays will change. Head coach Tom Crean will have to adjust his offensive and defensive strategies to match the players on the roster. Show More Summary
Syracuse Basketball: 5 Reasons Fans Should Expect an ACC Title in 2014
Syracuse fans are used to winning. A down Big East season had been a fifth-place finish. I'm not saying Orange fans are spoiled, let's just say...fine, they're spoiled. Will the winning stop because Syracuse begins play in the ACC in 2013-14? No. Show More Summary
Villanova Basketball: 5 Storylines to Monitor During Wildcats' Offseason
We are just over a month into the college basketball offseason, and by now, the focus of the game is on the development of each team going into the 2013-14 season. That is especially the case for the Villanova Wildcats, who are looking to improve on their 2012-13 campaign by contending for the Big East title. Show More Summary
Michigan Basketball: 5 Storylines to Monitor During Wolverines' Offseason
The college basketball offseason is already a month old and the Michigan basketball program has been in the news quite a bit. Wooden Award winner Trey Burke declared for the NBA draft. First team All-Big Ten shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. Show More Summary
Kansas Basketball: 5 Effects Roster Changes Will Have on Jayhawks in 2013-14
Regular-season conference titles and roster turnover are annual guarantees for Bill Self and Kansas, as the 11th-year head coach prepares to replace his entire starting five and one of the best assistant coaches in the nation. ThoseShow More Summary
Why Michigan Must Retire Chris Webber's Jersey to Enact Real Change
The very public 10-year disassociation between Michigan and Chris Webber ended on Wednesday, and Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon made it known that he’s willing to acknowledge that Webber and company exist again. Hey, he’ll even talk to them. Show More Summary