U.S. Basketball Writers Association USBWA NEWS ARCHIVE
News and columns from the 2007-08 basketball season
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THE TIPOFF: MAY 2008
Dick Jerardi: Oscar! Oscar! for that name on the USBWA trophy
Joe Mitch: Final Four breakfast another huge success
Steve Carp: Try taking a break this summer, even if your beat doesn't
Bryan Burwell: Should USBWA use its voice to question Hall of Fame choices?

THE TIPOFF: APRIL 2008
Andy Katz: Come Selection Sunday, we're only the messenger
Joe Mitch: Larry Donald is missed but not forgotten
Steve Carp: We'll try to fix the problems along press row
Dick Jerardi: Selection committee right to keep tournament field at 65

APRIL 2008
USBWA selects North Carolina's Hansbrough as winner of Oscar Robertson Trophy (4.4.08)
LSU-Shreveport's Porter selected for USBWA's Most Courageous Award (4.3.08)
USBWA announces 2007-08 women's honors (4.3.08)

MARCH 2008
USA Today's Wieberg selected for USBWA Hall of Fame (3.31.08)
Drake's Davis wins Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award (3.18.08)
USBWA names 2007-08 Men's All-America Team (3.17.08)
ESPN pair selected to receive Katha Quinn Award (3.13.08)
Kansas State's Beasley named 2007-08 USBWA National Freshman of the Year (3.12.08)
USBWA announces 2007-08 Men's All-District Teams (3.11.08)
USBWA announces nominees for Oscar Robertson Trophy, Henry Iba Award (3.5.08)

THE TIPOFF: FEBRUARY 2008
2007 USBWA Best Writing Contest results
Andy Katz: There are SIDs out there who still 'get it'
Joe Mitch: Duke honors a legend with 'Bill Brill Media Room'
Steve Carp: College beat coverage must go on, despite repeated roadblocks
Chris Byrne: High time for bloggers, mainstream media to find common ground
ESPN's Soltys, Krulewitz – always a team – share Katha Quinn Award

THE TIPOFF: NOVEMBER 2007
Andy Katz: There's help out there if you need it this season
Joe Mitch: Send us your Hall of Fame and award nominations
Dick Jerardi: College basketball: There's just nothing else like it
Steve Carp: Today's game: No let-up between final buzzer, opening tipoff
Ted Gangi: Keeping us on the cutting edge
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