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Flying High
Just give the mid-major a chance on a neutral court? Portland got that chance in Anaheim -- and has taken full advantage. Andy Katz »
Golden Eagles fly by Wolverines, land in Old Spice title game
- UNC shakes off Nevada for Williams' 600th win
- Upstart Bama hands No. 15 Michigan 2nd loss
- Roland's 22 power Texas A&M past Minnesota
- Pittman's presence helps Texas put away Rice
- Izzo reaches milestone as No. 2 Spartans roll
- No. 16 Louisville loses steam, upset by UNLV
- Obama watches as Oregon State knocks off GW
- No. 6 Purdue rides D to rout of Central Mich.
- Clark's 19 points lead No. 19 G'town in romp
- Rumors: UConn's rebounding woes are cured
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BLOGS
COLLEGE HOOPS ON TWITTER
- Rumors: Rebounding woes cured by Majok
- The Mag: Confidential player surveys
- NBA Draft Blog: Under-the-radar prospects
- Pick Center: Simulate the scoreboard
RECRUITING
Josh Pastner made a splash in the early signing period. Memphis is No. 1 in our rankings. Top 25
- • Top prospects: Class of 2010 | 2011 | 2012
ALL-ACCESS VIDEO
COLUMNISTS
Dana O'Neil
Jay Bilas
Pat Forde
Fran Fraschilla
Andy Katz
Mark Schlabach
Dick Vitale
Turner perseveres through tough times
We know him as Ohio State's star. But Barbara Moll knows Evan Turner for more than just his hoop skills. They were united through tragedy five years ago -- and have remained in touch ever since.
Much to look forward to this season
Jay Bilas and our panel of analysts and writers expound on what they're most looking forward to this season.
Forde Minutes: Look back, look forward
Forde Minutes takes a look back at the decade that was and looks forward to the season that will be.
The mid-majors' best teams and players
Here's a look at the best mid-major teams, coaches and players for the 2009-10 season.
Let's remember: It's still just November
Some teams look unbeatable. Some look awful. Some conferences look great. Some not so much. But are we really ready to make definitive statements after just one full week of games? Let's hold off on that.
Donovan, Gators optimistic about future
Florida was on top of the world in 2006 and 2007 when it won consecutive national championships. Rebuilding certainly hasn't been easy for the Gators, but there's reason for optimism this season.
Memphis is on the Rise
Dick Vitale writes, the Memphis Tigers are clawing their way back and a call for their demise was premature.
2009-10 SEASON PREVIEW
From Bracketology to All-American picks to Final Four predictions, you can find it all here. Index
- • Blue Ribbon: Previews of 334 Division I teams
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAM NEWS
Conferences:
Francisco: Grading the Pac-10's 2010 recruiting classes
UCLA and Stanford are among the elite in the country, writes Joel Francisco.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD
Top 25 - 11/29/09
13:10 1st 8 West Virginia 6 Portland 8 15:53 2nd Montana 36 14 Washington 26 Final 3 Texas 77 Rice 59 Final 19 Clemson 70 10 Butler 69 Final Nevada 73 12 North Carolina 80 Final 15 Michigan 66 Alabama 68 Final Texas A&M 66 16 Minnesota 65 Final Princeton 60 23 California 81
TOP PERFORMERS - 11/29/09
- J. Thomas South Dakota
- 31 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast
- vs MID | Final
- C. Johnson Valparaiso
- 26 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Ast
- vs AFS | Final
- O. Eldridge Illinois State
- 28 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast
- vs SBON | Final
MUST READ
- Don't Mess With Wes
- Wesley Johnson used to put on a show in practice. Games have begun and he still is.
- Campus Confidential
- We surveyed players on everything from agents to cheerleaders. The results might surprise.
- Cool Cat
- Patrick Patterson has experienced a little bit of everything in his underrated UK career.
- Tournament Talk
- It's finally arrived. Check out the tourney fields lined up for all the early-season events.
