Big East Conference

Everyone knows about Duke--North Carolina. But college hoops feuds can't get much more contentious than these burgeoning battles, fueled by poaching coaches, blue-chip recruits, buzzer-beaters and simple bad blood

The Cardinals get serious about winning a title, but they still have work to do on defense

While the Big East continues to build its football reputation, the league can't seem to shake its basketball identity. With its 22--15 win over South Florida last Saturday, Connecticut (7--1, 3--0) stayed alone in...

Secret Weapon

In a state loaded with talent and long ruled by the Big Three, No. 2--ranked South Florida is leading the charge for a quartet of up-and-comers that are eager to become powers themselves