College Basketball: Teams & Conferences
An introduction to the conferences, teams and rivalries in college basketball, including team profiles, conference standings and schedules.
A10 (2)
MAC
ACC (4)
MEAC
America East (1)
Missouri Valley Conference (1)
Atlantic Sun (1)
Mountain West (3)
Big 12 (4)
Northeast Conference
Big East (8)
Ohio Valley Conference (1)
Big Sky
Pacific-10 Conference (4)
Big South (1)
Patriot League
Big Ten (5)
SEC (1)
Big West
Southern Conference (SoCon) (2)
CAA
Southland Conference
Conference USA (2)
Summit League
Division I Independents (1)
Sun Belt Conference (1)
Horizon League
SWAC
Ivy League (1)
West Coast Conference (WCC) (1)
MAAC
Championship Week
The champions of the six "major" conferences will be crowned this week, as postseason tournaments tip off from sea (Madison Square Garden) to shining sea (the Staples Center in Los Angeles). Here's a look at Championship Week for the ACC, Big East, Big 10, Big 12, Pac 10 and SEC.
The champions of the six "major" conferences will be crowned this week, as postseason tournaments tip off from sea (Madison Square Garden) to shining sea (the Staples Center in Los Angeles). Here's a look at Championship Week for the ACC, Big East, Big 10, Big 12, Pac 10 and SEC.
About College Basketball's Year in Review
Mario Chalmers' three to force overtime. Stephen Curry's gorgeous jump shot. The Tar Heels' dominance. Indiana's implosion. Here's a look at the bests and worsts of 2008.
Mario Chalmers' three to force overtime. Stephen Curry's gorgeous jump shot. The Tar Heels' dominance. Indiana's implosion. Here's a look at the bests and worsts of 2008.
Feast Week 2008
Most of us had a few days off over Thanksgiving Week -- not these guys. Teams like Duke, Oklahoma and Syracuse spent their holidays hard at work winning some of the biggest games of the 2008-09 season to date.
Most of us had a few days off over Thanksgiving Week -- not these guys. Teams like Duke, Oklahoma and Syracuse spent their holidays hard at work winning some of the biggest games of the 2008-09 season to date.
Maui Invitational Preview
A preview of the 25th Annual EA Sports Maui Invitational -- one of the premier in-season tournaments on the college basketball calendar. The 2008 field features three top-ten teams, including top-ranked North Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame.
A preview of the 25th Annual EA Sports Maui Invitational -- one of the premier in-season tournaments on the college basketball calendar. The 2008 field features three top-ten teams, including top-ranked North Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame.
The About.com Top 25
While I may lack the credentials to vote in the AP or Coaches Polls, I'm certainly not short on an opinion. Here's my list of the top 25 teams in college hoops. This list will be updated every Monday of the college basketball season.
While I may lack the credentials to vote in the AP or Coaches Polls, I'm certainly not short on an opinion. Here's my list of the top 25 teams in college hoops. This list will be updated every Monday of the college basketball season.
The Great West Conference
Great West Conference Profile - the new Great West Conference will have its inaugural Division I Men's Basketball season in 2009-10 -- and rack up a massive frequent-flier account in the process.
Great West Conference Profile - the new Great West Conference will have its inaugural Division I Men's Basketball season in 2009-10 -- and rack up a massive frequent-flier account in the process.
2008 2k Sports Classic
The 2008 '2k Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer' features some of college basketball's most storied programs, including UCLA, Duke and Michigan.
The 2008 '2k Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer' features some of college basketball's most storied programs, including UCLA, Duke and Michigan.
2008 NIT Season Tip-Off
The tournament formerly known as the Preseason NIT features Purdue, Oklahoma, Arizona and Boston College.
The tournament formerly known as the Preseason NIT features Purdue, Oklahoma, Arizona and Boston College.
ESPN's College Basketball Marathon
I've long held that the opening two days of the NCAA tournament are sports fan heaven. Settle into the couch at around noon eastern to watch the first game, and there's really no need to move until well after midnight -- unless you run out of nachos.
I've long held that the opening two days of the NCAA tournament are sports fan heaven. Settle into the couch at around noon eastern to watch the first game, and there's really no need to move until well after midnight -- unless you run out of nachos.
The good people at ESPN are attempting to re-create that same butt-numbing phenomenon to start the season.
On November 18, starting at midnigh…
Mascots of the NCAA
How did a Blue Devil come to represent a school in the Bible Belt? Why does Oregon's mascot look so much like a Disney character? And what's up with that Stanford Tree? These answers, and more, are revealed in our look at the mascots of Division I college basketball.
How did a Blue Devil come to represent a school in the Bible Belt? Why does Oregon's mascot look so much like a Disney character? And what's up with that Stanford Tree? These answers, and more, are revealed in our look at the mascots of Division I college basketball.
Jimmy V Classic
The Jimmy V Classic is an annual doubleheader that traditionally features two of the better matchups of the non-conference schedule. It also serves to raise millions for cancer research, via the V Foundation.
The Jimmy V Classic is an annual doubleheader that traditionally features two of the better matchups of the non-conference schedule. It also serves to raise millions for cancer research, via the V Foundation.
Madison Square Garden - The Mecca of College Basketball
One of the most significant venues in college basketball history, Madison Square Garden plays host to the pre and post-season editions of the National Invitation Tournament, the Jimmy V Classic, and the Big East Tournament and is home court for the St. John's Red Storm.
One of the most significant venues in college basketball history, Madison Square Garden plays host to the pre and post-season editions of the National Invitation Tournament, the Jimmy V Classic, and the Big East Tournament and is home court for the St. John's Red Storm.
Eating Like a Bird
How proper nutrition helps Jayhawk athletes perform at peak levels.
How proper nutrition helps Jayhawk athletes perform at peak levels.
Keeping Score When it Counts
A look at the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport's analysis of graduation rates of 2008 NCAA Tournament teams.
A look at the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport's analysis of graduation rates of 2008 NCAA Tournament teams.
Cutting Down the Nets
The unforgettable images of the tournaments before "The Tournament" -- as teams battle to qualify for spots in March Madness.
The unforgettable images of the tournaments before "The Tournament" -- as teams battle to qualify for spots in March Madness.
Georgetown Hoyas
Led by a dominating center and a coach named John Thompson, the Georgetown Hoyas are a favorite to return to the Final Four. Why does that sound familiar?
Led by a dominating center and a coach named John Thompson, the Georgetown Hoyas are a favorite to return to the Final Four. Why does that sound familiar?
Conference Standings
2007-08 standings for every Division I basketball conference.
2007-08 standings for every Division I basketball conference.
Top 25 Polls
College basketball's top 25 teams, as defined by the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today polls.
College basketball's top 25 teams, as defined by the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today polls.