Andy Katz

Andy Katz

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Andy Katz is a senior college basketball writer for ESPN.com. In addition to covering college basketball on a daily basis and breaking news for the site, Katz pens the "Daily Word" and "Weekly Word." Katz is also a regular analyst on College Hoops 2Night.

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Portland takes advantage of chance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It's an oft-made statement: Just give the mid-major a chance on a neutral court. Portland got that chance at the 76 Classic -- and the Pilots have taken full advantage.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Assessing where UCLA, Butler stand after Friday

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Check the brackets again to make sure the Butler-UCLA game wasn't a semifinal. It sure felt like it was, especially when the Anahe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Ebanks' return was crucial for Mountaineers

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Devin Ebanks drama is over. He played on Friday and essentially won the semifinal game over Texas A&M with two critical, la...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Even without three players, UM shows off depth

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Minnesota is patiently waiting to see if it will get three suspended players back this season. But do the Gophers really need t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Mystery Ags provide a good first clue vs. Clemson

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Texas A&M was the mystery team here. No one knew if the Aggies were true contenders outside the top two in the Big 12. Not eve...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

No timetable for Ebanks' return

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins remained non-committal when sophomore Devin Ebanks will play for the first time this season after sitting out his third-straight game.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

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Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Mazzulla happy to be back with Mountaineers

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- West Virginia's Joe Mazzulla made his mark with a near triple-double against Duke in the 2008 NCAA tournament. The Mountaineers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Ebanks expected to play Thursday

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

West Virginia sophomore forward Devin Ebanks is expected to make his season debut Thursday against Long Beach State in the opening round of the 76 Classic after sitting out the Mountaineers' first two games while dealing with personal issues.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Golden Gophers try to avoid legal distractions

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Minnesota assistant coaches were making their way toward a late-night team meal Tuesday night at the Hilton, feeling pretty swell a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Butler one of several ranked teams at 76

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Four ranked teams and several more NCAA tourney contenders make this year's 76 Classic field the best of any early-season tournament. Andy Katz offers a breakdown of the teams and explains what's at stake.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Early-season success bodes well for Canes

Andy Katz

Syracuse won a star-studded, four-team event in New York, where, barring some sort of bizarre occurrence, all four participants were teams that will b...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Sidney waits as NCAA continues to investigate

Andy Katz

EDITOR'S NOTE: On Sunday, Outside the Lines aired a segment on the Renardo Sidney situation. That can viewed by clicking here. Mississippi State coa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Return of Ebanks is key for Mountaineers

Andy Katz

Devin Ebanks' unexplained leave of absence for personal reasons is serious enough that West Virginia coach Bob Huggins won't even drop a hint at what ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Let's remember: It's still just November

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some teams look unbeatable. Some look awful. Some conferences look great. Some not so much. But are we really ready to make definitive statements after just one full week of games? Let's hold off on that.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009