The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspxArizona hasn’t missed the NCAA tournament since 1984. That streak alone – the second longest in NCAA history – would necessitate inclusion among the greatest college basketball programs of all time. But the Wildcats have done more since ’84 than justen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1276320Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:03:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1276320Brad, Tucson, AZAh, thanks for not expanding on the meltdown againt Illinois in '05....should we already pencil Kansas in as #1?The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1277495Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:01:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1277495KenThe fourth paragraph sums up why Arizona would "end up at No. 8 on this list". Puleeze, more wins then Cincy? Better winning percentage than UConn? Won tourney game at a better rate than Syracuse? Arizona is a low, first tier Division One program. Always will be ...The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1277955Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:57:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1277955AntonioThis is why I give more credence to ESPN. Hey Mike, they had Arizona @ No. 5 all time. Please figure it out. We may have had a couple of down years as of late but historically we've been on the top tier in college basketballThe greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1278147Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:28:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1278147John, MIUCLA is #1....thats easy and no debate.  Kansas, Duke, Kentucky, UNC (no clue what order) are your top 5The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1278600Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:44:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1278600Mike MillerAn important distinction between these rankings and the Prestige rankings ESPN did is that these take the entire hoops history into account. ESPN's were from 1985 through the present. Otherwise, yeah, Arizona would've been higher. But they've done most everything since '85.The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1280845Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:55:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1280845Adam, Louisville, KYAntonio, you are crazy to think Arizona could be considered a top 5 all time program.  The first 7 are clear cut and it should be an honor to be in the top 10 at #8.  Without question the 7 that are to follow have better all time traditions.  Here's my prediction for the order: UCLA, UK, UNCA, Kansas, Duke, Indiana, Louisville.The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1284159Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:44:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1284159JeffAdam - UNC Ashville #3?The greatest programs: No. 8, Arizonahttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/19/1276048.aspx#1295044Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:58:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1295044Adam, Louisville KYUNC Ashville has long had one of the most storied programs in NCAA history. They are a definite top 3 program.  I was also debating on whether or not UT Chatanooga should crack the top 10 all time as well, but their affiliation with a weaker conference is what did them in.