Wonder how Ohio State has become a power on the court? Look no further than the talent-rich Buckeye State. It doesn't hurt to have Thad Matta, either, Gary Parrish says in part three of the series ranking the top comibined college basketball/football programs.Coble's exit underscores difficulty of Northwestern's passage
His recruits aren't always sparkly, and Bo Ryan doesn't care. Instead the Wisconsin coach finds players who fit a system that cranks out tourney teams, Gary Parrish says in part two of the top football/basketball schools series.Five for Friday: Leuer gains a fan, early Vegas impressions
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Early returns in Vegas are good, including for Wisconsin's Jon Leuer. The Badger gains a big fan in Jay Wright, Gary Parrish says as he also stakes a few claims on the recruiting class of 2011.Flourishing Five No. 5: Pitt committed to hoops excellence
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Once an afterthought, Pitt is now a Top 25 college basketball staple. You can thank the coaches, but the Panthers aren't on the top combined programs list without their commitment to hoops, Gary Parrish says.Marist-JMU case may alter handling of coaching deals
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With Matt Brady serving as a precedent, college coaches who break contracts may now be more likely to answer in court.