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IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY: 2010-11 PREVIEW

Duke and Purdue met in this year's Sweet 16. In our post-draft deadline look at the 2010-11 season, one of our writers tags the Blue Devils No. 1 and another has the Boilermakers on top.

• Katz's revised top 25 | Forde's top contenders
• Fraschilla's red pen Insider | Your turn: Rank 'em
• O'Neil: Expect another wild ride | Vitale top 40
• Podcast: Katz and Gottlieb break it all down
• Gottlieb: Top prospects Insider | Vitale All-Americans
• Summer Buzz: Experts breakdown Insider | Brennan

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John Calipari, Kentucky

UK coach John Calipari dishes on the Wildcats' recruiting, his time with the Nets, the mindset of modern coaches and his new book.

One Big Thing

Scott Van Pelt voices his displeasure with the NCAA in his "One Big Thing."

Dick Vitale, CBB

ESPN's Dick Vitale says Louisville coach Rick Pitino made a terrible mistake but he still deserves to coach again.

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Podcasts
ESPNU College Basketball: 5/11

Andy Katz and Doug Gottlieb discuss the draft decisions made by some players and debate Katz's revised top 25.

ESPNU College Basketball: 4/6

Doug Gottlieb shares his thoughts on Duke surviving against Butler and how his favorite memory from this NCAA tournament was a reaction to one of the worst moments.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: BEST OF THE BLOG

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ISSUES

Given anonymity, 20 high-profile coaches from across the country let loose on what and who plagues recruiting -- and what can be done to fix it. Editor's warning: It isn't pretty. Survey »

• O'Neil: Letting agents in? | Blog take on issue
• Forde: Cooperation is key | Unenforcable law?
• Wojciechowski: It's time to reform the NCAA
• Bilas: Sometimes you have to ask … Why? Insider
• O'Neil: Early scholarship offers going bye-bye?
• Katz: JMU v. Marist | Pump brother problem
• One-and-done | No biggie? | Prez likes MLB rule
• Granderson: Coaches' APR is all bark, no bite
• O'Neil: The absurdity of vacating victories
• O'Neil: The absurdity of "academic reform"
• Bilas: So what are the NCAA's standards? Insider

COLUMNISTS

Dick Vitale
Super sophomores to watch

Dick Vitale breaks down eight college hoops sophomores who should have a significant impact on their teams in the 2010-11 season.

Story » Archive » Dickie V's site »

Jay Bilas
Who impressed at LeBron camp?

Who impressed at the 2010 Nike LeBron James Skills Academy? Jay Bilas evaluates the top college and high school prospects and offers his thoughts on one of his favorite offseason camps.

Insider Story » Archive »

Pat Forde
Taking a look at 2011's top contenders

Pat Forde breaks down his 10 top contenders for 2010-11, plus another baker's dozen that could make some major noise.

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Doug Gottlieb
Looking forward to who is next

The Class of 2010 has wrapped up. Which freshmen will be arriving on campus with serious hype? Doug Gottlieb gives us his 10.

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Andy Katz
New coach, same potential at Rutgers

The potential for basketball success at Rutgers is there. It always has been. So why has it been so many years since the Scarlet Knights have been relevant? Mike Rice thinks he's just the man to figure that out.

Story » Archive »

Diamond Leung
It's still adjustment time for Dana Altman

Dana Altman wasn't Oregon's first choice, but after an exhaustive search, things are finally starting to settle down in Eugene -- except for the head coach.

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Dana O'Neil
The Hall takes a 180 with Kevin Willard

No one at Seton Hall will publicly say it, but Kevin Willard appears to be the anti-Bobby Gonzalez. And after a tumultous past year for the Pirates, that's a comforting thing.

Story » Archive »

Gene Wojciechowski
Bloated NCAA needs streamlining

The NCAA is well-meaning. But it's time for a change as the once lean and mean organization has become a bloated bureaucracy, Gene Wojciechowski writes.

Story » Archive »

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RECRUITING

The latest player rankings feature big names and even bigger games.
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SUMMER SHOOTAROUND

    Shootaround

As we take a conference tour, check out the players, teams and games to watch -- and predictions, too.

ARE WE THERE YET?

    Early season

Ready for some hoops? Check out the fields for all the events that fill the early season. Tourney lineup

MUST READ

  • Back In The Valley
    When the top job in the MVC came open, Greg McDermott jumped in and bolted the Big 12.
  • One-And-Done Debate
    The new NCAA president is on the record with his wish to see the rule reformed. Is he right?
  • Sleeping Giant?
    Rutgers has always had potential. Is new coach Mike Rice the one who finally taps into it?
  • New Hall Director
    Kevin Willard is the anti-Gonzo? After the past year, Seton Hall fans sure hope so.
  • Timing Is Everything
    It's time for all levels of American basketball to make the switch to a 24-second shot clock.

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