Final Exam
The time for X's and O's is over. Now it's time for A's, B's and one F-minus. Before the 2009-10 season exits the stage, let's hand out some final grades. Gottlieb 
Bilas: What I'll remember
- Stevens: Butler-Duke rematch may be in works
- Georgia Tech freshman Favors to enter draft
- UAB junior guard Millsap declares for NBA draft
- Ex-Seton Hall coach Gonzalez sues over firing
- Charlotte hires Ohio State's Major, report says
- Nevada G Johnson to skip senior year for draft
- 4 St. Bonaventure players face minor charges
- UC Irvine tabs Turner for head coaching job
- Cluess introduced as new Iona basketball coach
- Rumors: Oregon's next tier of coach options
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RECRUITING
As we approach signing period, our scouts re-evaluate the ESPNU 100. Paul Biancardi
- • Top prospects: Class of 2010 | 2011 | 2012
BEST OF THE DECADE
The new decade has begun, but before it did, our writers and contributors took a look back at the teams, the players, the coaches, the memories, the upsets … all the things that made this past decade such a memorable one for college hoops.
- • Decade's best: Games | Players and coaches
EARLY TOP 25
It's early and there's a lot we don't know yet. NBA draft decisions haven't been made and recruiting classes have yet to be completed. But right now, Purdue looks primed to reload and redeem its contender status. Andy Katz's Top 25
• Brennan: Top 10 offseason storylines
• Vitale's best for 2010-11 
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MEDIA
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John Calipari, Kentucky
Mike Krzyzewski, Duke
Billy Packer, CBB
Kentucky coach John Calipari describes what it's like watching all his best players leave and weighs in on whether he agreed with Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski's free throw strategy at the end of the national title game.
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski talks about winning another national title and recaps the end of the game, including the strategy of missing the last free throw intentionally.
Longtime CBB analyst Billy Packer shares his thoughts on where Mike Krzyzewski ranks among coaches in the modern era and why mid-major programs are enjoying more success these days.
ESPNU College Basketball: 4/6
Doug Gottlieb shares his thoughts on Duke surviving against Butler and how his favorite memory from this NCAA tournament was a reaction to one of the worst moments.
COLUMNISTS
Andy Katz
Pat Forde
Dana O'Neil
Mark Schlabach
Gene Wojciechowski
Dick Vitale
In the end, Duke simply found a way
This wasn't the most talented Blue Devils team, but it was tough, physical and defensive-minded enough to win a national title.
It was nearly the greatest ...
The most outlandish of all possibilities almost happened Monday. Gordon Hayward's shot didn't go in, but we were left with two winners from an epic game.
Stunned Bulldogs proved they belong
The Butler players were stunned they lost. Stunned because it hadn't happened in 105 days. But also stunned because they knew they belonged. Now the country knows -- knows for sure.
Father's memory inspires Butler's Nored
Even though he grew up in Alabama, Ronald Nored Jr. feels close to home with his mother's family down the road from Butler in Indianapolis. But it's the memory of his late father, Ronald Nored Sr., that drives the Bulldogs point guard.
Expand the NCAA tourney? Heresy!
Thirty-two teams? Too light. Ninety-six teams? Waaaaaay too heavy. Let's keep the NCAA tournament at a not-too-heavy, not-too-light, just-right 64. Down with expansion!
One for the ages
The Butler Bulldogs fell just one basket short of a national title, but their gutsy fight against Duke trumped any movie script.
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MUST READ
- Tipping Point
- Duke-Butler was great, but the excitement in Indy doesn't mask the game's problems.
- Name Recognition
- Oliver Purnell's tenure at DePaul will be judged on his ability to lure Chicago-area talent.
- Stock Watch
- Which Final Four players saw their NBA draft stock rise? Chad Ford breaks it all down.
- Expanding Wallets
- Why does the NCAA want to taint the perfect postseason? It's all about the cash.
- Revolutionary Road
- If college basketball is serious about changing, it needs to follow baseball's lead.
- Rumors: The coaching carousel spins
- Bilas: What I'll remember from this season
- Draft: Five players who should go pro now
- Gottlieb: Final report cards for every team
- Haberstroh: Looking for next year's Butler
STRENGTH OF A SYMBOL
You might not notice it, but it's always there on his lapel. For the first time publicly, Coach K and friend Ross Deutsch tell the story of a pin that symbolizes a bond forged through tragedy. Katz
