Chicago Hope?
Every year since 1939, the NCAA has held a tournament. Not once has Northwestern been invited. Could this finally be the season? Katz » What it would mean 
Can UW keep streak alive?
- Forever linked: Bird, Magic enter college hall
- No. 2 MSU routs Valpo, Izzo ties school mark
- UCLA extends Dragovic's suspension for arrest
- No. 6 Nova tops Ole Miss for Puerto Rico title
- Tennessee survives with last minute free throws
- Kansas St. holds early lead to upset Dayton
- Purdue handles Saint Joseph's in Paradise Jam
- Louisville struggles to get past Morgan State
- Peacock nearly perfect as Georgia Tech wins
- Rumors: Issues arise within the Pac-10 now
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BLOGS
COLLEGE HOOPS ON TWITTER
- Rumors: UK has big problems on D
- The Mag: Confidential player surveys
- NBA Draft Blog: Most volatile draft stocks
- Pick Center: Simulate the scoreboard
RECRUITING
As the early signing period ended, Tobias Harris hit a buzzer-beater and picked Tennessee. Story
- • Top prospects: Class of 2010 | 2011 | 2012
ALL-ACCESS VIDEO
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
COLUMNISTS
Andy Katz
Jay Bilas
Pat Forde
Fran Fraschilla
Dana O'Neil
Mark Schlabach
Dick Vitale
Cuse's two-headed PG effective vs. Cal
One player can't replace Jonny Flynn. But can two? At MSG, Syracuse's two-headed point guard (Scoop Jardine and Brandon Triche) was the winning ticket.
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.
One now zero as Bradley begins career
He's No. 1 in the ESPNU 100, but that's ancient history to Avery Bradley. That's why the highly touted freshman picked zero for his Texas jersey. It offers a fresh start. A chance to prove it.
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.
Top 5 Conferences
Dick Vitale reveals the top 5 conferences for the 2009-10 basketball season.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAM NEWS
Conferences:
UCLA extends Dragovic's suspension for arrest
UCLA will extend Nikola Dragovic's suspension for at least another game following his arrest and subsequent charge of felony ...
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MEN'S BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD
Top 25 - 11/22/09
Final Valparaiso 60 2 Michigan State 90 Final 6 Villanova 79 Mississippi 67 Final Saint Joseph's 60 7 Purdue 85 Final DePaul 53 11 Tennessee 57 Final 19 Georgia Tech 85 Boston University 67 Final 21 Dayton 75 Kansas State 83 Final Morgan State 81 22 Louisville 90
TOP PERFORMERS - 11/22/09
- C. Brackins Iowa State
- 28 Pts, 12 Reb, 3 Ast
- vs MVSU | Final
- L. Harangody Notre Dame
- 32 Pts, 9 Reb, 1 Ast
- vs LIB | Final
- K. English Missouri
- 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast
- vs UTPA | Final
MUST READ
- That Didn't Take Long
- If the Memphis-KU game was any indication, we should expect the unexpected this season.
- 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.
