Roy Williams (Basketball)

Nobody plays harder or has done more to make his team a winner than Tyler Hansbrough, No. 1 North Carolina's maniacally focused junior forward—which is why he's SI's pick for national player of the year

The Tar Heels' merriest prankster is highly serious about getting them to the Final Four

Is this year's freshman class the best in history? These seven sublime newcomers with diverse talents make a convincing case

The Tar Heels have the talent to outrun anyone, but can they keep all of their young guns happy?

The madness in March boils down to tempo and efficiency. Teams that control the pace and make the most of every chance-at both ends of the floor-have the best shot at reaching Indy