With a talented, senior-laden roster in his first year, few coaches are fortunate enough to inherit a situation like Buzz Williams has at Marquette.
It was a surprise in the coaching community when Trent Johnson decided to leave Stanford for LSU. But he's found a good fit in Baton Rouge.
They don't get as much attention or have as many zeroes in their paychecks as some of their peers, but these coaches get the job done. Doug Gottlieb (Insider)
They pursue the ball relentlessly, treat every shot as a missed shot and go to the glass at every opportunity. Who are the best rebounders this season? Jay Bilas (Insider)
They come from far and wide to see their team. March Madness it is not. Plain madness? Maybe. Kentucky basketball? Absolutely.
Try being a Division I student-athlete for a day. Now throw in a wife and three kids under the age of 4. Welcome to a day in the life of Marcus Landry. Dana O'Neil