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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Source: Calhoun gets a raise

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Hall of Fame men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun has agreed to a new five-year contract with UConn, a source close to the negotiations told ESPN.com Saturday.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009

At long last, Majok will debut for Connecticut

Andy Katz

As of Sunday, all the speculation about Ater Majok's potential will no longer be a mystery. But while Majok is cleared to compete for the Connecti...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Enough madness to go around

Andy Katz

Some quick hitters after nearly five hours of our coverage of Midnight Madness on Friday night on ESPNU: • The Kentucky event was unprecedented...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Reactions vary to all-time rankings

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Calhoun, UConn in talks for new deal

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Connecticut is negotiating a long-term deal with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun that could keep him at the school into his 70s.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

UCLA's Howland recruits through appendicitis

Andy Katz

Ben Howland's right side had been bothering him for about a week. But it wasn't pressing enough to keep him from traveling during a recruiting period....

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Amid NCAA questions, Majok plugs away

Andy Katz

STORRS, Conn. -- The Connecticut basketball team had finished playing pickup for at least 30 minutes Wednesday, but Ater Majok was still on the floor ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Dyson: Back and better than ever

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Watching in street clothes as your team makes a run to the Final Four is tough. Watching as they fall short of a title is even tougher. You think UConn's Jerome Dyson is excited to start the season?

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Pitino apologizes; now awaits the fallout

Andy Katz

Louisville coach Rick Pitino will have to face the taunts directed toward him when the Cardinals play on the road this season, regardless of what happ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Which team has the toughest Big East slate?

Andy Katz

The Big East is in a difficult spot when it comes to scheduling. With 16 teams, the league can't ensure that its top teams will always play each other...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 02, 2009

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

NCAA's Eligibility Center won't play blame game

Andy Katz

Memphis' defense to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions is that it didn't find evidence of any fraudulent standardized test for its student-athlete (s...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Coaches need to speak up on one-and-done rule

Andy Katz

Investigations and innuendo about potential rules violations or an invalid amateur status hover over places like USC, Connecticut, Memphis and -- beca...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Calipari waits on Meeks to make final roster moves

Andy Katz

Kentucky coach John Calipari said late Thursday that he has already talked to three players who will not be returning in order to get the Wildcats dow...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Aztecs expect Thomas to suit up for SDSU

Andy Katz

San Diego State expects Malcolm Thomas to have a major impact on the Aztecs next season. That point was made abundantly clear to the 6-9 forward and ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 30, 2009