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David Gardner

David Gardner

Joined: Dec 17, 2013

David Gardner is a college sports editor at SI.com. He previously worked at CBS and Yahoo Sports, and his writing has been featured on Longform.org.

Jayhawks' Mason makes play of night as Kansas, Kentucky win at Champions Classic
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Jayhawks' Mason makes play of night as Kansas, Kentucky win at Champions Classic

The Jayhawks' Frank Mason III hit a game-winning jumper to conclude the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. More thoughts from Kansas's win over Duke and Kentucky's win over Michigan State.

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Reclaiming a lost season: E.C. Matthews returns to lead Rhode Island
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Reclaiming a lost season: E.C. Matthews returns to lead Rhode Island

A year ago, E.C. Matthews tore his ACL in Rhode Island's first game of the season. Now he's back with a new perspective and ready lead the Rams to the NCAA tournament.

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No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks
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No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks

Bill Self is pleased with what could be his most talented backcourt in years: Veterans Frank Mason and Devonte' Graham and No. 1 overall recruit Josh Jackson.

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No. 20 UConn Huskies
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No. 20 UConn Huskies

With a stable of highly athletic guards, UConn coach Kevin Ollie is hoping to push the pace this season in Storrs.

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No. 17 California Golden Bears
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No. 17 California Golden Bears

Ivan Rabb spent much of last season deferring to teammates, but he's ready to lead Cal back to the NCAA tournament himself this year.

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The top six mid-major contenders this season
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The top six mid-major contenders this season

Sports Illustrated previews the best college basketball teams from outside the power conferences using data from our College Basketball Projection System.

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A-10 preview: VCU, Rhode Island & Dayton poised to battle for league crown
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A-10 preview: VCU, Rhode Island & Dayton poised to battle for league crown

VCU should again be the class of the conference, but Rhode Island appears poised for a rebound.

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GOP hysteria aside, NCAA's defection from North Carolina is fair
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GOP hysteria aside, NCAA's defection from North Carolina is fair

The NCAA has moved championship events out of North Carolina this year, and the N.C. GOP has responded. Now it's time for voters to have their say.

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Tubby Smith discusses challenges at Memphis, transition from Big 12
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Tubby Smith discusses challenges at Memphis, transition from Big 12

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Jamie Dixon: New TCU direction, leadership vital in decision to leave Pitt
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Jamie Dixon: New TCU direction, leadership vital in decision to leave Pitt

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Mike Dunleavy Sr. talks return to coaching & future of Tulane hoops
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Mike Dunleavy Sr. talks return to coaching & future of Tulane hoops

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Chris Beard opens up about brief stay at UNLV, future at Texas Tech
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Chris Beard opens up about brief stay at UNLV, future at Texas Tech

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