Big 12 preview: 1-2 punch gives conference upper hand
Two national title contenders. At least three stars in the running for National Player of the Year. The Big 12 is second to none this season, and Kansas is the best of the best, Gary Parrish says.
Big Ten preview: League strong again with Spartans, Boilermakers on top
Seven Big Ten teams made the NCAA tournament last season. And everyone will return to the dance except Wisconsin, says Gary Parrish, who believes the league title will boil down to the Boilermakers vs. the Spartans.
ACC preview: Reloaded Heels hold edge on blue blood brothers
There can only be one. None of this co-favorite cop-out. Despite losing its top
four scorers, UNC gets the nod to claim the ACC crown over rival Duke and a
possibly potent pair, Gary Parrish says.
Big East preview: 'Nova looks to survive league's war of attrition
Don't expect three No. 1 seeds from the Big East again. The league lost a lot of quality players, but with 16 teams and a few bright stars remaining, it will still be fun, Gary Parrish says.
Texas' blowout in Stillwater ends any suspense this season might have
No. 3 Texas strolls through Stillwater and dominates No. 13 Oklahoma State 44-14 -- its last obstacle to Pasadena and the title game. Sorry, BCS-busters, the Longhorns just dashed your hopes, Gary Parrish says.
Pac-10 preview: In an off season, Huskies will come out on top
Lute Olson. Tim Floyd. Tony Bennett. Those coaches are gone. Top players Josh Shipp and Darren Collison, too. The Pac-10 is down this season, says Gary Parrish, who gives the edge to Washington.
Who you callin' small? Butler best of non-BCS
Final Four aspirations? Brad Stevens says Butler isn't thinking about it -- but we are. This could be a once-in-a-generation season for the small school from Indy, Gary Parrish says as he ranks the best non-BCS schools.
