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November 9, 2012
Around the Rim: Crean Doesn't Mind the Hypeby John Perrotto
Indiana starts the NCAA season tonight ranked No. 1 behind the top returning player in the country, sophomore center Cody Zeller. Hoosiers coach Tom Crean doesn't feel those external expectations affect his program.
February 1, 2012
Around the Rim: Showdown in Hattiesburgby John Perrotto
On Wednesday night, Memphis will visit Southern Miss with first place in Conference USA on the line. The Golden Eagles have been unexpectedly dominant early in conference play.
January 20, 2012
Around the Rim: Putting the Runnin' Back in Rebelsby John Perrotto
New head coach Dave Rice has his alma mater, UNLV, playing at a faster pace with great success. Truly, these are the Runnin' Rebels.
December 22, 2011
Around the Rim: Indiana Ahead of Scheduleby John Perrotto
In Tom Crean's fourth season rebuilding the program, the Hoosiers have returned to the ranks of the NCAA elite by unexpectedly starting 11-0, including an upset win over then-No. 1 Kentucky.
December 16, 2011
Around the Rim: Aggies at Full Strengthby John Perrotto
With the return of a healthy Khris Middleton, Texas A&M figures to make some noise in their last year as a member of the Big 12. Meantime the Aggies will get a taste of their new conference when they take on Florida this weekend.
December 2, 2011
Around the Rim: Iona Could Be Nextby John Perrotto
Mid-major schools have made major noise in the NCAA tournament the last two seasons. Based on their strong start, the Iona Gaels have the right combination to potentially follow the same path as Butler and VCU.
November 14, 2011
Around the Rim: Chambers' Debut Overshadowedby John Perrotto
New Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers led his team to a win over Hartford in his opening game on Saturday, but State College had its attention understandably directed elsewhere.
March 31, 2011
Around the Rim: Cal More Than Reputationby John Perrotto
Critics have had plenty of ammo when it comes to Kentucky coach John Calipari, but by taking a third team to the Final Four, he's reminded them he is a fine coach despite baggage.
March 24, 2011
Around the Rim: Irving the Game Changerby John Perrotto
The return of point guard Kyrie Irving could make the difference for the Duke Blue Devils as they seek to defend their NCAA Championship.
March 17, 2011
Around the Rim: Faried the New Rodman?by John Perrotto
Morehead State star Kenneth Faried reminds Louisville coach Rick Pitino of a certain flamboyant former NBA star who also excelled on the glass.
March 10, 2011
Around the Rim: Walker for Player of the Yearby John Perrotto
Last year, our John Perrotto was first on board the Jimmer Fredette bandwagon. This year, he's changed his vote for the Oscar Robertson Award to UConn's Kemba Walker.
March 3, 2011
Around the Rim: Bruins Back in Pac-10 Mixby John Perrotto
UCLA's slow start to the season appeared to be an extension of last year's disappointing below-.500 finish. However, the Bruins have rebounded and enter the final weekend with a chance to win the last Pac-10 regular-season title.
February 24, 2011
Around the Rim: Mountain West Showdownby John Perrotto
When BYU and San Diego State meet Saturday on national TV, the eyes of the country will be on the battle between top-10 teams.
February 17, 2011
Around the Rim: Selection Committee's Criteriaby John Perrotto
Gene Smith, the new chairman of the NCAA Tournament selection committee, discusses the process by which the new 68-team field for this year's tourney will be chosen.
January 27, 2011
Around the Rim: Must-Win for Mizzouby John Perrotto
If Missouri wants to stay in the race in the Big 12, the Tigers will almost certainly need to win Saturday in Austin against the streaking Texas Longhorns.
January 20, 2011
Around the Rim: Balanced Belmontby John Perrotto
The Belmont Bruins have emerged as the best team in the Atlantic Sun conference behind a team effort highlighted by an 11-player rotation.
January 13, 2011
Around the Rim: Tough Season for Mississippi Stateby John Perrotto
While Mississippi State is only one game into SEC play, Rick Stansbury has already dealt with plenty of off-the-court issues with his Bulldogs.
January 6, 2011
Around the Rim: Tennessee to Play Without Pearlby John Perrotto
The Tennessee Volunteers, who were reeling before blowing out Memphis on Wednesday, will be without head coach Bruce Pearl for eight of the next nine games because of an SEC suspension. How will that affect the team?
December 30, 2010
Around the Rim: Tough Big East Start for UConnby John Perrotto
After an undefeated non-conference season, including a victory in the prestigious Maui Classic, Connecticut rose to No. 4 in the polls. The Huskies found the start of Big East play more challenging as they were beaten at Pitt.
December 23, 2010
Around the Rim: Sullinger Stars for Ohio Stateby John Perrotto
Freshman Jared Sullinger has immediately stepped into the void left by the departure of Evan Turner, no small feat given that Turner was last year's consensus National Player of the Year.
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