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NCAA Championship Preview: Michigan vs. Louisville
NCAA Championship Preview: Michigan vs. Louisville
Michigan and Glenn Robinson III face a defensive-minded Louisville in the NCAA championship. Can the Wolverines solve the Cardinals' full-court press?
Final Four Preview: Syracuse vs. Michigan
Final Four Preview: Syracuse vs. Michigan
Glenn Robinson III hopes to do what his father never did, but standing in the way is Syracuse's vaunted 2-3 zone.
Final Four Preview: Wichita State vs. Louisville
Final Four Preview: Wichita State vs. Louisville
If Peyton Siva and the Louisville Cardinals are to avoid a Shocking upset and advance to the NCAA Tournament final, they'd be wise not to overlook Wichita State's athleticism.
Sweet 16 Preview: West Region Preview
Sweet 16 Preview: West Region Preview
Deshaun Thomas and company get hot from the outside, Ohio State could run Arizona out of the building in the Sweet 16.
Sweet 16 Preview: Midwest Region
Sweet 16 Preview: Midwest Region
Rasheed Sulaimon and the Duke Blue Devils will have their hands full when they face Michigan State in the Sweet 16.
Sweet 16 Preview: South Region
Sweet 16 Preview: South Region
Will midnight toll for Cinderella? Not if Florida Golf Coast's Sherwood Brown has anything to say about it.
Sweet 16 Preview: East Region
Sweet 16 Preview: East Region
Cody Zeller has Indiana riding into the Sweet 16, but a matchup against Syracuse could prove troublesome.
NCAA Tournament Preview: How to Fill Out Your Brackets
NCAA Tournament Preview: How to Fill Out Your Brackets
Picking a 12-5 upset is a must, and Allen Crabbe and the Cal Bears look primed to knock off fifth-seeded UNLV.
NCAA Tournament Preview: Hidden Gems, No Longer
NCAA Tournament Preview: Hidden Gems, No Longer
If this year's tourney is a bracket buster, it likely will be by the hand of one these players, like No. 10-seed Cincinnati's Sean Kilpatrick.
NCAA Tournament Preview: Player Rankings
NCAA Tournament Preview: Player Rankings
Deshaun Thomas has plenty to smile about these days as he leads Ohio State into the Big Dance with nearly 20 points per game. Does that make him the top fantasy player in the tourney?
NCAA Tournament Preview: Midwest Region
NCAA Tournament Preview: Midwest Region
Senior Peyton Siva helps make up one of the most experienced backcourts in the nation, which No. 1 seed Louisville hopes will propel it to the Final Four.
NCAA Championship Preview: West Region
NCAA Championship Preview: West Region
Gonzaga is more than superstar big man Kelly Olynyk, but does it have enough to defend its No. 1 seed and make it to the Final Four?
NCAA Championship Preview: South Region
NCAA Championship Preview: South Region
Freshman Ben McLemore is the breakout star for the No. 1 seed Jayhawks, who hope to make it Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk in the South Region.
NCAA Championship Preview: East Region
NCAA Championship Preview: East Region
No. 1 Seed Indiana possess an extremely well-rounded attack with Cody Zeller in the frontcourt and a strong backcourt. But is it enough to make it to Atlanta?
College Hoops Barometer: Bubble Watch
College Hoops Barometer: Bubble Watch
The bubble is close to bursting for Semaj Christon and Xavier, which has a rollercoaster of a Tournament resume.
Freshman Haze: Looking Toward the Tourney
Freshman Haze: Looking Toward the Tourney
Anthony Bennett is one of the most highly regarded freshmen in the country, but his season has been on a downward trend since Mountain West play began.
College Hoops Barometer: Bubbles Ready to Burst
College Hoops Barometer: Bubbles Ready to Burst
Led by darkhorse ACC Player of the Year candidate Joe Harris, Virginia has enough quality wins to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Freshman Haze: Examining the One-and-Done Rule
Freshman Haze: Examining the One-and-Done Rule
Nerlens Noel felt the full impact of the NBA's one-and-done rule when his freshman season at Kentucky was lost to an ACL injury earlier this year.
Top 100 Rankings: March Update
Top 100 Rankings: March Update
Isaiah Canaan has improved his scoring average to 21.6 points per game for Murray State. Is that enough to crack the Top 10 of our latest rankings?
College Hoops Barometer: The Unorthodoxed Olynyk
College Hoops Barometer: The Unorthodoxed Olynyk
In just one year, Kelly Olynyk has gone from an afterthought to star in Spokane and is the reason the Zags could make a legitimate run at the Final Four.
Freshman Haze: Countdown to No. 1
Freshman Haze: Countdown to No. 1
Kanas' Ben McLemore could be the top pick in this year's NBA Draft, but does that make him the top frehsman in the nation?
College Hoops Barometer: Big Shoes to Fill
College Hoops Barometer: Big Shoes to Fill
Nerlens Noel' departure has opened playing time for Willie Cauley-Stein, but he hasn't made the most of the opportunity yet.
Freshman Haze: Counting Down the top Frosh
Freshman Haze: Counting Down the top Frosh
Nerlens Noel likely will never play in the NCAA tournament, as the defensive menace should go pro even if he spends his rookie year rehabilitating his torn ACL.
College Hoops Barometer: Big Dawg on Campus
College Hoops Barometer: Big Dawg on Campus
Washington's Aziz N'Diaye is the man in the middle for the Huskies.
Freshman Haze: Counting Down the Top Frosh
Freshman Haze: Counting Down the Top Frosh
Glenn Robinson III has good offensive skills but doesn't appear to be the NBA prospect his pops once was.
College Hoops Barometer: Versatile Joe
College Hoops Barometer: Versatile Joe
Joe Harris's versatility has propelled Virginia to a surprisingly strong conference start.
Freshman Haze: Riding the Waves in Malibu
Freshman Haze: Riding the Waves in Malibu
Stacy Davis has made an impact both in the starting lineup and coming off the bench for Pepperdine.
College Hoops Barometer: Getting Hot at the Right Time
College Hoops Barometer: Getting Hot at the Right Time
Rasheed Sulaimon has hit his scoring stride recently, averaged 18.7 points over his last three games for the Blue Devils.
Freshman Haze: Carter has Georgia Tech Buzzing
Freshman Haze: Carter has Georgia Tech Buzzing
The 6-foot-8 Robert Carter has been a nice addition to the Yellow Jackets this season and looks to have a bright future.
College Hoops Barometer: The Freshman Wall
College Hoops Barometer: The Freshman Wall
After a hot start to his Kentucky career, freshman Alex Poythress appears to have hit a bit of a wall.
Freshman Haze: Cornhusker Kickstart
Freshman Haze: Cornhusker Kickstart
Shavon Shields recently moved into the starting lineup and is paying dividends for Nebraska, including a 29-point outburst Saturday.
College Hoops Barometer: Maybe it's the Hair
College Hoops Barometer: Maybe it's the Hair
Kelly Olynyk's back-to-back 30-point games has Gonzaga looking pretty.
Freshman Haze: Big Dog III Woofin' at Michigan
Freshman Haze: Big Dog III Woofin' at Michigan
Glenn Robinson III comes from a strong pedigree and is making his own mark at Michigan.
College Hoops Barometer: Bennett's Earned the Spotlight
College Hoops Barometer: Bennett's Earned the Spotlight
Anthony Bennett doesn't get much pub, but he's outperforming higher-profile players.
Freshman Haze: The Bench is the Pitts
Freshman Haze: The Bench is the Pitts
James Robinson is going through an adjustment period after having been relegated to the Pittsburgh bench.
College Hoops Barometer: Thrown Into the Friar
College Hoops Barometer: Thrown Into the Friar
Providence's Vincent Council is back after an early season injury, though he's still shaking off the rust.
Freshman Haze: Year of the Water Snake
Freshman Haze: Year of the Water Snake
Baylor boasts two the Big 12's top freshmen, including Isaiah Austin, as the new year begins.
College Hoops Barometer: Outplaying the Hype
College Hoops Barometer: Outplaying the Hype
Kyle Anderson is living up to the hype for the UCLA Bruins.
Freshman Haze: The First Noel
Freshman Haze: The First Noel
Nerlens Noel is the reason for the season for the Kentucky Wildcats this year.
College Hoops Barometer: Duke is Back on top
Duke is back in a familiar spot, just in time for Marshall Plumlee to make his highly anticipated debut.
Freshman Haze: Top Cat
Freshman Haze: Top Cat
Alex Poythress might be the most talented of the highly touted Kentucky recruiting class.
College Hoops Barometer: Beware of Dawg
College Hoops Barometer: Beware of Dawg
The Huskies may have some growing pains this year, but Abdul Gaddy is a veteran presence to guide the team through tough times.
Freshman Haze: Xavier's Frosh Sensation
Freshman Haze: Xavier's Frosh Sensation
Semaj Christon has moved into the Xavie starting lineup and is paying dividends for the Musketeers.
College Hoops Barometer: The First Noel
College Hoops Barometer: The First Noel
Nerlens Noel has been as good as advertised for Kentucky so far this season.
Freshman Haze: One and Done at Duke?
Freshman Haze: One and Done at Duke?
Rasheed Sulaimon already has carved out a role for himself on a team filled with upperclassmen, but will he stick around for a sophomore season?
College Hoops Barometer: Green Raises Game for Hokies
Erick Green's playmaking skills have been off the charts to begin his senior season for Virginia Tech.
Freshman Haze: Goodwin Rises to the Top
Freshman Haze: Goodwin Rises to the Top
Archie Goodwin is proving to be the most valuable of the Kentucky freshmen thus far.
Freshman Haze: Future is Bright for Vanderbilt
Kevin Bright has stepped for Vandy after three players left for the NBA.
College Hoops Barometer: This Bear is Golden
College Hoops Barometer: This Bear is Golden
Cal's Allen Crabbe is off to a torrid start in his junior campaign.
Freshman Haze: Frosh for Your Fantasy Radar
Freshman Haze: Frosh for Your Fantasy Radar
A big man who can pass? Yes, please. Freshman Kyle Anderson should see plenty of minutes for UCLA.
2012-13 College Basketball Draft Kit: Top 100, Position Rankings & More
2012-13 College Basketball Draft Kit: Top 100, Position Rankings & More
Cody Zeller leads Indiana as the top fantasy player in the nation.
Top 100 Rankings: Zeller's on Top
Top 100 Rankings: Zeller's on Top
Cody Zeller leads the fantasy Top 100 entering the 2012-13 season.
Top Forwards: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Cody Zeller is not just the top forward in college basketball, he might be the best player in the nation.
Top Guards: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Top Guards: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Murray State won't surprise anyone this season, but Isaiah Canaan still has the tools to light up the scoreboard.
Draft Kit: College Hoops Mock Draft
Our first mock draft of the preseason reveals an interesting collection of picks.
Top Centers: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Top Centers: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Jeff Withey hopes to lead Kansas back to the Final Four as one of the few dominant big men in the college game.
NCAA Championship Preview: Kansas vs. Kentucky
NCAA Championship Preview: Kansas vs. Kentucky
Anthony Davis has his Kentucky Wildcats on the cusp of a title. Only Kansas stands in the way. How will it play out?
Final Four Preview: Louisville vs. Kentucky
Final Four Preview: Louisville vs. Kentucky
Anthony Davis has the Wildcats on the cusp of a championship. What will it take for Kentucky to get passed Louisville in the Final Four?
East Sweet 16 Preview: Top Seeds on Collision Course
East Sweet 16 Preview: Top Seeds on Collision Course
Jared Sullinger's matchup against Cincinnati's Yancy Gates will be pivotal in the Sweet 16 for Ohio State.
NCAA Tournament Preview: Hidden Gems No Longer
NCAA Tournament Preview: Hidden Gems No Longer
Late-round fliers in Tournament fantasy drafts can make all the difference. Bradford Burgess could pay off if VCU repeats as Cinderella.
College Hoops Barometer: Tourney Picks & Predictions
College Hoops Barometer: Tourney Picks & Predictions
Is Duke the most overrated team in the field? Or do you overlook Austin Rivers and the Blue Devils at your own peril?
NCAA Tournament Preview: East Region Preview
NCAA Tournament Preview: East Region Preview
Ohio State earned a No. 2 seed in the East Region, but the Buckeyes will go as far as standout Jared Sullinger takes them.
NCAA Tournament Preview: Tourney Player Rankings
NCAA Tournament Preview: Tourney Player Rankings
Kentucky earned a No. 1 seed, but that doesn't make high-flying Anthony Davis the No. 1-ranked fantasy player in the Tournament. Find out who is.
College Hoops Barometer: Who's Bubble will Burst?
College Hoops Barometer: Who's Bubble will Burst?
Bradford Burgess has VCU back in the Tournament, but which schools are about to see their bubbles burst?
NCAA Tourney Watch: Looking Ahead to the Top 65
NCAA Tourney Watch: Looking Ahead to the Top 65
Anthony Davis has to be atop most fantasy lists for the NCAA Tournament as Kentucky could make a deep run. Check out the Top-65 Tournament-bound players.
College Hoops Barometer: Rivalry Heats Up
College Hoops Barometer: Rivalry Heats Up
Austin Rivers and Duke face North Carolina in one of sports' greatest rivalries.
College Hoops Barometer: Cats are Running Wild
College Hoops Barometer: Cats are Running Wild
Kentucky has yet another set of underclassmen who have simply dominated college basketball, including freshman standout Anthony Davis.
College Hoops Barometer: Hell Freezes Over
College Hoops Barometer: Hell Freezes Over
Austin Rivers's cold-blooded shooting has earned this Blue Devil the moniker "Subzero."
College Hoops Barometer: More than Great Defense
College Hoops Barometer: More than Great Defense
Anthony Davis is a shot-blocking machine for Kentucky, but he has not gotten enough love for his all-around game.
College Hoops Barometer: Move Over Cornell, Ivy has a New Cinderella
College Hoops Barometer: Move Over Cornell, Ivy has a New Cinderella
Kyle Casey and Harvard are putting together a run that would make even Andy Bernard proud.
College Hoops Barometer: The World of Sims
College Hoops Barometer: The World of Sims
Henry Sims has emerged from relative anonymity to play an integral role for the Hoyas this season.
College Hoops Barometer: Racing to Perfection
College Hoops Barometer: Racing to Perfection
Isaiah Canaan gives Murray State a legitimate shot to enter March Madness unbeaten.
College Hoops Barometer: Baylor's No Fluke
College Hoops Barometer: Baylor's No Fluke
The 7-foot Perry Jones III, who handles the ball as well as he rebounds, has Baylor undefeated.
College Hoops Barometer: Do-It-All Dawg
College Hoops Barometer: Do-It-All Dawg
Tony Wroten Jr. might not get much ink, but the freshman point guard is the catalyst for Washington.
College Hoops Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
College Hoops Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
The college hoops season is kicking into high gear. Check out who's up and who's down this week.
College Hoops Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
College Hoops Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
With Kemba Walker off to the NBA, Shabazz Napier has been the catalyst for UConn this season.
Top Forwards for 2011-12: Trust the Abromaitis Touch?
Top Forwards for 2011-12: Trust the Abromaitis Touch?
Tim Abromaitis likely will have to put the Fighting Irish on his back this season.
NCAA Championship Preview: Butler vs. UConn
NCAA Championship Preview: Butler vs. UConn
Can Butler slow Kemba Walker? Are the Huskies too athletic for the Bulldogs? We have the answers, and predictions, in the tourney title preview.
Final Four Preview: Kentucky vs. UConn
Final Four Preview: Kentucky vs. UConn
Kemba Walker leads UConn into the Final Four against a tough and hungry Kentucky squad.
Sweet 16 Preview: West Region Preview
Sweet 16 Preview: West Region Preview
Kemba Walker is the reason UConn is in the Sweet 16. Can he take the Huskies to the Final Four?
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