1. Michigan State Basketball: 10 Things Bothering Tom Izzo Most This Offseason

    The addition of a highly-regarded recruiting class to the defending Big Ten champs would seem to be a recipe for success at Michigan State, but not everything in East Lansing is rosy...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 11 months ago 4,270 reads 10 comments

  2. 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Which First-Rounders Could Be Huge Busts?

    The NBA draft is just over two weeks away, and the one thing every team wants to avoid is wasting its pick on a player who can’t cut it in the NBA . For every Kyrie Irving who justifies a No...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 11 months ago 29,201 reads 5 comments

  3. Arizona Basketball: Which Recruit Has the Biggest Impact?

    The fate of the Arizona basketball program in 2012-13 will be in the hands of its amazing recruiting class, but that burden won’t be shared equally...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 1,980 reads 3 comments

  4. UCLA Basketball: Are Bruins Destined to Fall Flat Under Increased Expectations?

    A recruiting class ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation has raised hopes at UCLA, but it could be setting the Bruins up for another fall...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 2,985 reads 7 comments

  5. College Basketball: 15 Players with Most to Prove in 2012-13

    Some of the nation's most noteworthy college basketball players will be bringing a little extra motivation into next season...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 4,502 reads 5 comments

  6. Kentucky Basketball: Creating the Ultimate 12-Man Wildcats Team

    Few teams in college basketball—and especially not ones with such a rich tradition—have seen more historically great players in the last 20 years than 2012 national champion Kentucky...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 3,551 reads 13 comments

  7. College Basketball: 10 Schools That Are Still 'One Year Away'

    College basketball programs are perennially fighting to improve, but for some teams, getting better just isn’t enough...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 4,164 reads 9 comments

  8. Best Pure Shooters in College Hoops Heading into 2012-13

    As Vanderbilt’s John Jenkins heads to the NBA, the title of “most dangerous shooter” is once again up for grabs in the college ranks...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 4,137 reads 6 comments

  9. College Basketball: Larry Brown and 10 New Coaches with Toughest Jobs Ahead

    It’s never easy for a college basketball coach to take over a new program, but some situations are decidedly tougher than others...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 1,114 reads 0 comments

  10. Michigan Basketball: Creating the Ultimate 12-Man Wolverines Team Ever

    Michigan basketball looks to be poised for an outstanding 2012-13 season, but current stars such as Trey Burke have a long way to go before they deserve to be mentioned among the all-time Wolverine greats...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 2,550 reads 2 comments

  11. Arizona Basketball: The Top 50 Players in School History

    With a dazzling recruiting class set to re-energize Arizona basketball, it’s an ideal time to look back at the ranks of the Wildcat greats the incoming freshmen are hoping to join...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 3,132 reads 3 comments

  12. College Basketball: The 20 Best Super Sophomores in College Hoops Next Season

    Anthony Davis may be off to the NBA Draft, but he was far from the only extraordinary freshman in college hoops last year...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 7,667 reads 7 comments

  13. College Basketball: The Top 15 Floor Generals in the Country for 2012-13

    There isn’t a position in college basketball that’s bringing back more proven talent for 2012-13 than the point guard spot...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 6,723 reads 4 comments

  14. Ohio State Basketball: Profiling Buckeyes Who Made the NBA Playoffs This Year

    Ohio State basketball didn't get the ending it wanted to its Final Four story, but the postseason isn't entirely over for Buckeye fans...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 2,447 reads 1 comments

  15. College Basketball: The 20 Best Juniors in College Hoops Next Season

    Kentucky’s national title win ensures that freshmen will be squarely in the spotlight next season, but the country’s talented upperclassmen shouldn't be overlooked...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 12 months ago 3,817 reads 8 comments

  16. UCLA Basketball: Who's the Most Important Recruit, Shabazz, Anderson or Parker?

    UCLA turned in the biggest surprise of the recruiting season, landing one of the nation’s most impressive classes in spite of its rocky 2011-12 performance...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 3,197 reads 4 comments

  17. NBA Draft 2012: 10 Best Rebounders Available in the Draft

    The NBA draft class of 2012 is unusually rich in accomplished big men. For teams in need of immediate rebounding help, there will be a wealth of options available in June. Unsurprisingly, one of the best is presumptive No...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 2,351 reads 3 comments

  18. Big Ten Basketball: Why It's the Strongest Conference in the Country for 2012-13

    The conference landscape of college sports is changing by the week, but one constant over the last several seasons has been the preeminence of the Big East in basketball...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 1,822 reads 9 comments

  19. NBA Draft 2012: Projecting Texas Star J'Covan Brown's Skills as a Pro

    As one of the few veterans on a green Texas roster, J’Covan Brown exploded with a career year in 2011-12. After averaging a Big 12-leading 20.1 points per game, Brown has decided to try his luck in the NBA draft, forgoing his senior year in Austin...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 1,074 reads 1 comments

  20. The 10 Most Devastating Injuries of the College Basketball Season

    One of the running themes of the 2011-12 basketball season was the number of games defined by the players who weren’t on the floor...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 2,122 reads 2 comments

  21. College Basketball: The Country's Top 15 Rebounders Heading into Next Season

    The 2012 NBA draft is going to be loaded with big men, from presumptive No. 1 pick Anthony Davis on down. Even with this exodus of talent, fans of the college game will still have ...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 2,418 reads 4 comments

  22. Maryland Basketball: Why Terps Will Be ACC Contenders in 2012-13

    Mark Turgeon’s debut as head coach at Maryland wasn’t exactly a rousing success, with the Terrapins limping to a 6-10 finish in conference play and a 17-15 record overall...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 2,004 reads 2 comments

  23. College Basketball Predictions: 10 Teams Headed for Major Drop-Offs in 2012-13

    For some college hoops fans, the approaching NBA draft will serve as a reminder of just how much talent their school will have to replace next fall...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 4,141 reads 9 comments

  24. Kentucky Basketball: Why They're the Best College Team of the Last 10 Years

    In winning the 2012 national title, the Kentucky Wildcats set a new standard for excellence in men’s basketball with a single-season record 38 wins against just two losses...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 1,734 reads 5 comments

  25. Michigan State Basketball: The Top 50 Players in School History

    Tom Izzo has taken the Michigan State basketball program to new heights (including a school-record 15th consecutive NCAA Tournament berth this spring), but the Spartans’ rich hoops history dates back long before Izzo’s arrival...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 1 year ago 7,020 reads 11 comments