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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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

Portland trouncing leaves UCLA stunned

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It was the lowest point total and the most lopsided loss of the Ben Howland era at UCLA. And it came at the hands of … Portland? The Pilots appear legit. Can we say the same about the Bruins?

Story | Conversation | November 26, 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

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

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

Cuse's two-headed PG effective vs. Cal

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

One player can't replace Jonny Flynn. But can two? At MSG, Syracuse's two-headed point guard (Scoop Jardine and Brandon Triche) was the winning ticket.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Patterson wants to taste Kentucky glory

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Patrick Patterson has dealt with injuries and embarrassing losses, and saw his coach run of town in his short time at Kentucky. This season, he's hoping to experience something positive in Lexington.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Coble opts for season-ending surgery

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Northwestern's Kevin Coble opts for season-ending foot surgery.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

24 things for the 24-hour marathon

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Are you brave and/or crazy enough to watch the entire 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon on the ESPN family of networks? Andy Katz -- who is attempting to do just that -- has come up with 24 things to watch.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Coble (foot) and Ryan (ACL) done

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Northwestern coach Bill Carmody said Sunday night senior forward Kevin Coble will miss the 2009-10 season with a foot injury, barring some unforeseen diagnosis Monday afternoon when Coble goes to see another specialist.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon

ESPN.com

The beginning of ESPN's 2009-10 college basketball season is highlighted by 24 consecutive hours of coverage.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Returning talent still the key for UNC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defending national champ North Carolina lost four key players and picked up plenty of highly acclaimed freshmen. But as Monday's win over FIU demonstrated, the returning talent is still the key for UNC.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Much to look forward to this season

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Jay Bilas and our panel of analysts and writers expound on what they're most looking forward to this season.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Cincy's Stephenson won't miss games

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Highly-touted freshman Lance Stephenson of Cincinnati has been cleared to compete by the NCAA Eligibility Center and won't sit out any games, greatly enhancing the Bearcats' status as a Big East Conference contender.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Izzo wants more memories on the wall

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In his expansive basement, Tom Izzo has a memorabilia room that would send chills down the spine of any Michigan State fan. But there's room on the wall for more. Can the defending runner-up create new memories this season?

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009