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Big East mulls integrating new members within conference schedule

Early-entry draft deadline benefits Oregon State, Villanova this spring

Telep: Grading the Big East teams

Providence surprises the Big East with a top-10 class, writes Dave Telep.

Jefferson gives Duke frontcourt depth

By adding ESPN 100 PF Amile Jefferson (Philadelphia/Friends Central), Duke helps fill its void in the frontcourt left by the departure of Miles Plumlee. Jefferson isn't likely to be an immediate starter -- those frontcourt roles are likely to be filled by Ryan Kelly and Mason Plumlee -- but he will be in the running for first big off the bench along with Alex Murphy, Josh Hairston and Marshall Plumlee.

Former Bama commit Sina keeps working

ESPN 60 point guard Jaren Sina (Lake Hopatcong, N.J./Gill St. Bernard's School) has continued to raise his level of play thanks to his great work ethic and love for the game. At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Sina is a very skilled, smart and confident player who competes on every possession.

Nova's Cheek to forgo senior year, enter draft

Villanova junior guard Dominic Cheek will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter his name in the NBA draft

Gottlieb: Big 12, Big Ten, Big East team grades

Doug Gottlieb dishes out 2011-12 grades for every Big 12, Big East and Big Ten team.

Medcalf: A look at the decided and undecided underclassmen

We're still waiting on multiple standout underclassmen to make final calls on their pro futures. Some appear to be ready to go. And others are on the fence. Let's take a look at the decisions that have been made and the ones still to come.

Scott Van Pelt

Villanova coach Jay Wright talks about what it's like dealing with the extra attention when teams make it into the Sweet 16 and previews the Indiana-Kentucky game.