Big winners
Back from surveying the top prep players in Las Vegas, Jeff Goodman says these 10 blue-chip recruits really hit the jackpot.
At 7-3, Thabeet is aiming high
Hasheem Thabeet bypassed NBA riches to chase a title at UConn. With him, the Huskies will have a shot, Jeff Goodman says.
Bad call
The Memphis basketball program is under NCAA investigation over a booster's phone call to top recruit Abdul Gaddy's mother, Jeff Goodman says.
Big East rundown: Fresh faces
Keno Davis is one of two new head coaches in the Big East. Jeff Goodman gets you caught up on all the conference's teams.
Caracter flaw
Rick Pitino has relented and will let Derrick Caracter hang around this season. Jeff Goodman says it won't do Louisville any good.
Re-raising Arizona
Chase Budinger came to Arizona to win a title, but found only chaos. Jeff Goodman says Budinger relishes a second chance.
'Hey, we're loaded. Let's go do it.'
Surprisingly, all of the key pieces are back in place for UNC. Scout.com says the Tar Heels are primed for a run at the national championship.
Well heeled
We now know who's staying and going. And with all 5 UNC starters back, it's no wonder the Tar Heels rule Jeff Goodman's Top 25.
Head of the class: UCLA's recruiting boom
Three starters from UCLA are headed to the NBA, but help's on the way. Ben Howland has landed Scout.com's top recruiting class.
School spirit photos
The NCAA tournament isn't just about basketball. It's also about showing your school spirit, and these cheerleaders and mascots did just that.
