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Insider's Summer Buzz 2011

A look at the NCAA's most intriguing teams as the 2011-12 college hoops season nears

Updated: August 16, 2011, 7:22 AM ET

By Various Contributors | ESPN Insider

In-depth analysis of college basketball returns in force with Insider's Summer Buzz series. Well before the start of the fall semester, Insider's reporters check in with 25 of the NCAA's most intriguing hoops schools to report on their offseason status.

Each article studies key newcomers and evolving lineups and features expert analysis from Jay Bilas, Doug Gottlieb, Joe Lunardi and Fran Fraschilla.

You can find each story archived below. And be sure to stay current on all the latest college hoops news with Eamonn Brennan and Diamond Leung at the College Basketball Nation blog.

CBB Summer Buzz

Connecticut
With Kemba Walker gone, who will lead this talented young team?

Pittsburgh
Can Ashton Gibbs lead the Panthers to their first Final Four?

Syracuse
Did Chris Paul provide missing piece for Cuse's title shot?

St. John's
New faces define Steve Lavin's Year 2 crew.

Louisville
Cards have incoming talent to fill two big holes.

North Carolina
The Tar Heels are prepping for another title run.

Duke
Blue Devils will face questions at the point position.

Michigan State
Spartans must survive another brutal schedule in 2011-12.

Ohio State
Jared Sullinger rekindles national title hopes in Columbus.

Indiana
Postseason hopes are reborn in Bloomington.

Kentucky
Experienced stars, promising freshmen form a potential championship mix.

Vanderbilt
Talent-rich Dores still searching for tourney breakthrough.

Arkansas
With recruiting class intact, the Mike Anderson era begins.

Tennessee
Volunteers facing a long, tough rebuilding path.

Mississippi State
Renardo Sidney could bring Bulldogs back to the Big Dance.

UCLA
Josh Smith and Reeves Nelson lead what might be nation's best frontcourt.

Arizona
Wildcats have a talented roster, but a star must emerge.

Kansas
Moving on without the Morris twins

Baylor
Perry Jones will blossom for Baylor

Texas
Freshmen must lead Longhorns

Butler
Bulldogs will have to grow up fast

UNLV
Rice's Rebels will hit the ground running, naturally.

Xavier
Tu Holloway leads Musketeers against strong schedule.

George Mason
Can Mason threaten again in 2011-12?

VCU
Rams look to capitalize on Final Four run

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL SUMMER BUZZ

Insider knows you're hot for hoops during the summer, so we're bringing you a closer look at 25 of the most intriguing college programs before school's even in session.