March 4, 2012
Pac-12: Rating the competition at Staples
Mike Montgomery's Bears are among the favorites to land the automatic bid
February 18, 2012
Pac 12 Notebook: Is the league deserving of more postseason attention?
February 3, 2012
Ducks in the thick of Pac-12 race
January 22, 2012
Pac-12 Notebook
January 6, 2012
Pac-12 Notebook: Huskies retooling, but still command respect
December 23, 2011
Pac-12 Notebook: Hill’s assertiveness a huge key for Arizona as conference play gets underway
December 9, 2011
Pac-12 Notebook
Fast starts by Cardinal, Beavers accentuate Pac-12 depth
November 26, 2011
Pac-12 Notebook: Buffs' Roberson, Cardinal 'D' and more...
November 11, 2011
Pac-12: Trojans fight on through injury, Cross' reliable five, and more...
October 17, 2011
Pac-12 Notebook
March 9, 2011
Pac-10 Notebook: Sizing up the Tourney
The Pac-10 Tournament opens on Wednesday evening at Staples Center with No. 8 Stanford matching up with No. 9 Oregon State at 6:10 PST while No. 7 Oregon matches up with No. 10 Arizona State. The following is a listing of the potential of each of the ten teams.
March 4, 2011
Pac-10 Notebook: Conference Superlatives
Ken Cross recognizes the players and coaches around the Pac-10 who are worthy of honors, beginning with Mr. Williams and his mentor at Arizona.
February 18, 2011
Pac-10 Notebook: Ducks hitting peak as Pac-10 season flies forward
Things looked bleak for Oregon coach Dana Altman last August as he had only eight players remaining on his roster and was just worried about being able to compete.
February 4, 2011
Pac-10 Notebook: Moore 'X-Factor' for Cougars in Pac-10 race
As Washington State forward Klay Thompson builds his resume as a possible Pac-10 Player of the Year candidate, guard Reggie Moore is emerging as an X-factor that could pace the Cougars into contention for the regular season crown as well as set Wazzu up for multiple games when tournament time rolls around.
January 21, 2011
Pac-10 Notebook: Thomas, Williams lead Player of the Year race
Arizona forward Derrick Williams was the pre-season Pac-10 Player of the Year favorite in most forums, but halfway through this 2010-11 campaign, Washington guard Isaiah Thomas has joined the conversation.
January 7, 2011
Pac-10 Notebook: Athleticism, chemistry signal Beavers' ascension
When Oregon State sophomore forward Jared Cunningham unloaded on a one-handed
jam at a key time in Sunday night's 76-75 win over Arizona, it underscored how
third-year coach coach Craig Robinson has upgraded OSU's talent and athleticism
since taking over a program that went 0-18 four years ago.
December 24, 2010
Pac-10 Notebook: Despite similarities, Arizona could be foil for favored Washington
Pac-10 wars begin next week and with the competition inside the league, the favored Washington Huskies look to be tested thoroughly over the long haul. The Arizona Wildcats, in coach Sean Miller's second season, could be a major foil to UW's plans for consecutive regular season championships.
December 10, 2010
Pac-10 Notebook: Impact of freshmen prevalent in Pac-10
Staff writer Ken Cross examines the major minutes and production of several newcomers to the conference
November 26, 2010
Pac-10 Notebook: Trojans coping with depth issues
Ken Cross examines USC and the pleasant surprise that has been the play of freshman Maurice Jones in this week's Pac-10 Notebook.
November 12, 2010
Pac-10 Notebook
Ken Cross touches upon several schools in the Pac-10 as well as the celebration of legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden throughout the 2010-11 campaign
November 5, 2010
Pac-10 Notebook: Huskies lead the way while others rebuild
College Chalktalk Columnist Ken Cross touches down at a few Pac-10 schools for a quick survey of the landscape before things heat up in the coming weeks.
October 27, 2010
College Chalktalk's weekly Conference Notebooks
Beginning on Monday, College Chalktalk introduces weekly conference notebooks on the ACC, Atlantic 10, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10, and SEC. Check out the schedule...
September 29, 2010
Pac-10 Notebook: Six players to watch
College Chalktalk columnist Ken Cross takes a look at six players who should have a significant impact for their respective squads this season.
