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(4) Kansas St. vs. (13) La Salle

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (4) Kansas State vs. (13) La Salle »Read More

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(7) Notre Dame vs. (10) Iowa State

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (7) Notre Dame vs. (10) Iowa State.  »Read More

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(7) Creighton vs. (10) Cincinnati

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (7) Creighton vs. (10) Cincinnati in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(2) Ohio State vs. (15) Iona

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (2) Ohio State vs. (15) Iona.  »Read More

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(2) Duke vs. (15) Albany

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (2) Duke vs. (15) Albany in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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Sunday Topic: Who Wins NCAA Tourney?

March 17, 2013

Which team will win the NCAA tournament? HOOPSWORLD's writers give their thoughts. »Read More

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(5) VCU vs. (12) Akron

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (5) VCU vs. (12) Akron in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(5) UNLV vs. (12) California

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (5) UNLV vs. (12) California in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(4) Michigan vs. (13) South Dakota St.

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (4) Michigan vs. (13) South Dakota St. in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(4) Syracuse vs. (13) Montana

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (4) Syracuse vs. (13) Montana in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(6) Butler vs. (11) Bucknell

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (6) Butler vs. (11) Bucknell in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(3) Marquette vs. (14) Davidson

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (3) Marquette vs. (14) Davidson in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(1) Gonzaga vs. (16) Southern

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews the (1) Gonzaga vs. (16) Southern match up.  »Read More

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(1) Louisville vs. (16) North Carolina A&T

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (1) Louisville vs. (16) North Carolina A&T in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(8) Pittsburgh vs. (9) Wichita State

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (8) Pittsburgh vs. (9) Wichita State.  »Read More

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(8) Colorado State vs. (9) Missouri

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (8) Colorado State vs. (9) Missouri in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(5) Oklahoma State vs. (12) Oregon

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (5) Oklahoma State vs. (12) Oregon in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(4) Saint Louis vs. (13) New Mexico St.

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (4) Saint Louis vs. (13) New Mexico State in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(6) Arizona vs. (11) Belmont

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (6) Arizona vs. (11) Belmont.  »Read More

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(6) Memphis vs. (11) Saint Mary’s

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (6) Memphis vs. (11) Middle Tennessee or Saint Mary's in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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(3) New Mexico vs. (14) Harvard

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (3) New Mexico vs. (14) Harvard.  »Read More

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(3) Michigan State vs (14) Valparaiso

March 17, 2013

HOOPSWORLD previews (3) Michigan State vs (14) Valparaiso in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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5 Teams That Could Destroy Your Bracket

March 11, 2013

March Madness is all about the Cinderella story. The giant killer that comes out of nowhere to take down a highly seeded school – and, in turn, completely ruins your meticulously put-together bracket. ... »Read More

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Jahlil Okafor: The Next Great Center?

March 10, 2013

Not only is Jahlil Okafor one of the top high school players in the country, he's also one of the most dominant center prospects in recent memory. »Read More

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NCAA: Top SF Prospects In 2013 NBA Draft

March 9, 2013

HOOPSWORLD's positional rankings continue with a look at the top small forward prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft in the NCAA.  »Read More

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NCAA: Top SG Prospects in 2013 NBA Draft

March 3, 2013

HOOPSWORLD's positional rankings continue with the shooting guards, where some of the best prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft play.  »Read More

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NCAA: Top PG Prospects in 2013 NBA Draft

March 2, 2013

A look at the top point guards in college basketball with the 2013 NBA Draft in mind.  »Read More

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Vote For Your Favorite College Dunk

February 26, 2013

Cast Your Vote: Click here and Tweet the #players name and the hash tag #dunkuary. New Dunks are added frequently.  »Read More

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NCAA: Scouting Potential 1 and 2 seeds

February 9, 2013

Top teams in the NCAA haven't fared well this season, but that just means there are more teams in the mix for a one or two seed in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. »Read More

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NCAA: Syracuse’s Carter-Williams Rising

January 26, 2013

A look at the growth of Syracuse point guard Michael Carter-Williams and an evaluation of his pro potential... Shabazz Muhammad's eligibility once again comes into question, and once again remains intact.  »Read More

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The Challenge In Evaluating Nerlens Noel

January 19, 2013

Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel has not lived up to the hype or kept the Wildcats amongst the elite, but is he still a quality NBA prospect nonetheless?  »Read More

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Sunday Topic: #1 Pick in 2013 Draft?

January 13, 2013

Who should be the #1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft? HOOPSWORLD's analysts give their thoughts. »Read More

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NCAA: What Makes A #1 NBA Draft Pick?

January 5, 2013

A look at previous number one picks and what they have that this year's group of prospects vying for the top spot in the 2013 NBA Draft lack.  »Read More

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NCAA: Anthony Bennett Storms Into Top 10

January 2, 2013

UNLV freshman forward Anthony Bennett has moved into the top 10 of most mock drafts with his play in recent weeks... Gonzaga looking like a contender... »Read More

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NCAA: Isaiah Austin Full Of Potential

December 22, 2012

A look at Baylor Isaiah Austin... Myck Kabongo's suspension reduced... Duke gets their next star in recruiting.  »Read More

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NCAA: Ben McLemore Rising Fast

December 19, 2012

Kansas' Ben McLemore is rising up the draft boards incredibly fast... Jim Boeheim wins his 900th game... A must-read look at NBA great John Lucas.  »Read More

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NCAA: Top Senior NBA Draft Prospects

December 15, 2012

A look at the top seniors in the country including C.J. McCollum, Jeff Withey, Mason Plumlee and more!  »Read More

NCAA: UConn Alumni Endorsing Kevin Ollie

November 28, 2012

Kevin Ollie is currently on a one-year contract with UConn, but some of their notable alumni wants to see him extended after a strong showing so far this season.  »Read More

NCAA: Top Five Freshmen NBA Draft Prospects

November 21, 2012

A look at the top five NBA draft prospects who could be one and done... Chaminade shocks the world... New single game scoring record set... »Read More

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NCAA: Shabazz Muhammad Can Prove He’s The Best

November 17, 2012

Shabazz Muhammad is eligible and clear to establish himself as the #1 pick in next year's NBA draft. ... A look at Kentucky's best prospect... Praising Kevin Ollie. »Read More

NCAA: Alec Brown Focused On The Right Things

November 14, 2012

In what could be a life-changing season for him, Wisconsin-Green Bay's Alec Brown is focusing on the right things going into his junior year.  »Read More

NCAA: C.J. McCollum Ready For Final Run

September 26, 2012

Lehigh senior shooting guard C.J. McCollum is ready to go out on a high note as a senior after passing on the 2012 NBA Draft.  »Read More

NBA AM: Ollie Ready To Take Over At UConn?

September 13, 2012

Kevin Ollie is strongly being considered to replace the recently retired Jim Calhoun at UConn... Kendrick Perkins says James Harden extension is close... LeBron James leaves CAA... »Read More

NCAA: Carter-Williams Ready To Lead Syracuse

September 6, 2012

Michael Carter-Williams' confidence is back and he's ready to lead the Orange as a sophomore... Wells, Maryland playing the waiting game... A recruiting update.  »Read More

NCAA: Canaan Out To Top Historic Junior Year

August 30, 2012

Isaiah Canaan talks up the 2012-13 season and his goals... Cameron Ridley tests himself against the best big men... Tyler Ennis commits to Syracuse with championship aspirations.  »Read More

Ennis Wants To Lead Syracuse Back To The Top

August 30, 2012

Jim Boeheim's first big recruit from the 2013 class, Tyler Ennis, has goals of winning a national championship on the 10th anniversary of their 2003 crown. »Read More

Faisal Aden Bounces Back In A Big Way

August 17, 2012

Just four months after having his right knee surgically repaired, Faisal Aden has fulfilled his professional aspirations and the NBA is watching closely. »Read More

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NBA AM: Shabazz Muhammad On NBA Fast Track?

August 17, 2012

Shabazz Muhammad is certainly NBA bound if he's permanently ineligible... Nick Young and Dorrell Wright talk Andrew Bynum... Trevor Ariza all business... »Read More

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Who To Watch From adidas Nations

August 16, 2012

A look at the top 15 players from the 2012 adidas Nations, including Isaiah Austin, Steven Adams, and Sean Kilpatrick.  »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Noel Admits He Has Work To Do

August 12, 2012

Nerlens Noel details how he plans to improve after a poor showing at adidas Nations... Team USA goes for gold... Up close with Craig Smith... »Read More

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Nerlens Noel: ‘I’ll Play My Own Game’

August 7, 2012

Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel isn't getting caught up in trying to be Anthony Davis. Instead, he's planning to just play within himself. »Read More

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NBA PM: New Rules Changing College Eligibility?

April 17, 2012

The NBA's one-and-done rule will still be in effect, but a new NCAA rule--set to take effect in 2015--could forever alter the college landscape.  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 4/4/12

April 4, 2012

Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More

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2012 NCAA Tournament Awards

April 1, 2012

With the 2012 NCAA Tournament nearly completed HOOPSWORLD hands out their awards for top coach, player and more!  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (2) Kansas Preview

March 31, 2012

Kentucky and Kansas will face off on Monday to determine who is the 2012 NCAA Tournament champion! »Read More

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Coach: Pacing Key in Louisville-Kentucky

March 30, 2012

In advance of this weekend's Final Four matchups, Coach Macri takes a look at why pacing will be key in the Louisville-Kentucky game, and he offers a few NBA comparisons to Ohio State star... »Read More

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Shabazz Muhammad: NCAA’s Next Big Star

March 28, 2012

Shabazz Muhammad talks exclusively with HOOPSWORLD about making a choice on colleges, and what kind of star he thinks he can be. »Read More

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(2) Ohio State vs. (2) Kansas Preview

March 25, 2012

With a spot in the national championship on the line, Ohio State and Kansas face off in the Final Four.  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (4) Louisville Preview

March 25, 2012

The state of Kentucky's best face off in the Final Four as Kentucky and Louisville meet to decide who goes to the championship.  »Read More

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(1) North Carolina vs. (2) Kansas Preview

March 24, 2012

Two traditional powerhouses meet up in the Elite Eight as Kansas takes on North Carolina.  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (3) Baylor Preview

March 24, 2012

In a match up loaded with NBA prospects worthy of first-round consideration, Kentucky and Baylor face off in the Elite Eight.  »Read More

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Coach: Bradley Beal Breakdown; Beating Syracuse’s Zone

March 23, 2012

With the NCAA Sweet 16 upon us, Coach Macri does a quick breakdown of Florida's Bradley Beal, shares thoughts on beating Syracuse's zone, and talks ball screen theory for basketball nerds... »Read More

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(4) Louisville vs. (7) Florida Preview

March 23, 2012

Billy Donovan's Florida Gators will go head-to-head with his former mentor Rick Pitino's Louisville Cardinals in the Elite Eight.  »Read More

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(1) Syracuse vs. (2) Ohio State Preview

March 23, 2012

With a spot in the Final Four in New Orleans on the line, Ohio State and Syracuse face off in the Elite Eight.  »Read More

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Giant Killers: How Ohio Can Beat UNC

March 21, 2012

Can the Ohio Bobcats beat the North Carolina Tar Heels? Dan Barto breaks down what it will take for Ohio to continue their surprising run. »Read More

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