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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Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Healthy Roe would add another dimension to MSU

Andy Katz

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Kalin Lucas threw lobs up to Delvon Roe with the assumption that he could grab and slam. And why shouldn't he be able to? That...

Blog Entry | 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

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

Seat is hot, but DePaul's Wainwright remains cool

Andy Katz

In the brand-new ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia, Jeff Sagarin's all-time program rankings place DePaul at 26, reinforcing how the Blue Demons we...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 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

Big Ten ShootAround: League's elite aim for Final Four berth in Indy

ESPN.com

...s E'Twaun Moore, left, and JaJuan Johnson? 10 Things To Know From The Offseason By Andy Katz ESPN.com 1. Battle Tested: Talor Battle had to beat out Arizona's Nic Wise to...

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KU beats out UK for Henry brothers

Andy Katz

...also said Iowa State transfer Wesley Johnson is an upgrade over departing junior Paul Harris and that Andy Rautins will be just as good, if not better, than departing junior Eric Devendorf in the starting...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 22, 2009

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009

Mike and Mike in the Morning

Andy Katz says while this North Carolina team was a very good one, they had their faults, but...

Audio PodCast | April 07, 2009

Tirico & Van Pelt

Andy Katz says the national title game felt like deja vu because he was there the last time...

Audio PodCast | April 07, 2009

Sparty helped save the party

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The lasting legacies from the Final Four will be the overwhelming support the Spartans received, their ability to rally the masses and their ability to do it again next season and beyond.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

UNC future in good hands with Davis

Andy Katz

DETROIT -- Ed Davis just scored and got fouled by Goran Suton to put the Tar Heels up 20. Tyler Hansbrough said earlier this week that he wasn't su...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Records set in the first half

Andy Katz

DETROIT -- It was a historic first half for the Tar Heels … North Carolina scored the most points ever in the first half of a title game (55). ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Pregame thoughts from press row

Andy Katz

DETROIT -- A few thoughts while sitting courtside as Ford Field quickly fills up … • Michigan State coach Tom Izzo walked outside early Mo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009