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Division I college basketball coaches take their jobs very seriously. The key to their success is knowing which teenagers will develop into successful players for them.

Against UNC, Johnson led the Orange in points , boards and 3-pointers . Now a graduate assistant on the Syracuse bench, McNamara offered simple advice.

Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy analyzes what Friday's buzz means to college basketball.

Wesley Johnson has transformed from a lightly regarded recruit who went to prep school and then Iowa State to a star at Syracuse and possible lottery pick who spent Friday dropping 25 points and eight rebounds on North Carolina.

When Syracuse was at Madison Square Garden in March winning its unforgettable six-overtime marathon against Connecticut in the Big East tournament quarterfinals, the Orange's big three announced their presence loudly.

Long Island Lutheran's Tobias Harris shoots against Jamesville-DeWitt's Dajaun Coleman in the New York State Federation Basketball Tournament of Champions boys' Class A final game in Glens Falls March 28.

Roy Williams believes North Carolina has the tools to be among the best teams in the country, but it hasn't always looked one in winning its first four games.

Jim Boeheim walked into the postgame interview room and settled into a chair, hunching over with his chin tucked into his hand.

With this year's Syracuse University basketball team, you can't expect much but the fluctuating unexpected.

The only Maine-native on the NBA D-League's Maine Red Claws, Matt Clement, a graduate of Lawrence High School in Fairfield, films a video spot during the team's media day Monday in Portland.

The Maine Red Claws play the Springfield Armor on Monday, Nov. 23, at the Augusta Civic Center.

The line snaked out of the door to Binga's Stadium Smokehouse and Sports Bar onto Free Street - and they weren't there just for the wings.

The roster turnover at North Carolina and Syracuse has radically changed the way the Tar Heels and the Orange operate on the hardwood.

Division I men's basketball coaches with the most victories . Coaches are listed with their most recent school.

Ever since Syracuse lost to Oklahoma in last year's NCAA Tournament, ending the Orange's season in the Sweet 16 and stopping Jim Boeheim one win short in his quest for his 800th career victory, the anticipation built toward the first game of the 2009-10 season.

Syracuse basketball players Rick Jackson, left, Arinze Onuaku, center, and Wesley Johnson.

Is Wes Johnson the next Johnny Bravo? The Brady Bunch's Greg Brady became rock star Johnny Bravo solely because he fit the jacket.

Former Syracuse University player Paul Harris was taken in the first round of Thursday's NBA Development League draft.

As Jay pointed out yesterday, "A win is a win. And a scrimmage is just that a ' a scrimmage.

UAlbany fans can get a glimpse tonight of their team's opening-game opponent when Syracuse plays host to Division II Le Moyne in an exhibition contest at the Carrier Dome.