1.   His distinguishing trait is an unwavering moral compass, conspicuous by its absence in college basketball.

2.   It was the first time college basketball had witnessed so stark a racial contrast in a national final.

3.   They told Gardner he would be out of college basketball after two seasons.

4.   This is what big-time college basketball is all about?

5.   Time for college basketball to rescue us.

6.   We have an inalienable right to play college basketball.

7.   An age limit for players was proposed to eliminate participation by high school refugees and create public perception that the NBA respects the sovereign turf of college basketball.

8.   And for at least one night, USC fans were among the elite in college basketball.

9.   And if the NBA season is canceled, there will be more gambling than ever on college basketball this season.

10.   And for all the hand-wringing about underclassmen who bolt for the NBA, the steppingstone mentality pervasive in college basketball might have its benefits.