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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Gordon no longer on UCLA's team

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Drew Gordon's departure from UCLA had been in the works for weeks, according to a source. Ultimately, conduct that was detrimental to the team led to a "mutual parting," between the two parties.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 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

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

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

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

Pac-10 ShootAround: Three new head coaches arrive as conference rebuilds

ESPN.com

...to Kevin O'Neill to right the ship. 10 Things To Know From The Offseason By Andy Katz ESPN.com 1. Turmoil at USC: Tim Floyd's decision to resign is still hard to...

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If a Final Four is taken away, did it ever exist?

Andy Katz

The 1985 Final Four banner that Memphis earned is down for the summer. The plan, as is the case every year, is to put it back up at FedExForum in t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Pac-10 ShootAround: Talent drain or potential refill in 2008-09?

ESPN.com

Getty Images Three Pac-10 freshmen took their games to the NBA after one season. Talent goes, talent comes By Ted Miller ESPN.com It's not ...

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Will coaches give up a little July to get back April?

Andy Katz

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The chatter about getting rid of the July evaluation period makes sense for high-profile programs like Kentucky, Michigan St...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009

If passed, rule would allow some summer contact

Andy Katz

College coaches have whined for years about the lack of access to their current players in the summer. The complaint is legitimate. Anyone -- nota...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Beyond No. 1, there's plenty going on

Andy Katz

...about returning to school? Texas coach Rick Barnes said swingman Damion James hasn't signed with agent Andy Miller, despite rumors to the contrary. Miller said the same thing Monday afternoon. Both of them said...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009

How do coaches give ethics committee teeth?

Andy Katz

Some agents and/or runners are contacting players while they're in college or even before they enroll. There is a gray area on how to handle summer-le...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 14, 2009

With spotlight gone, Thomas tries to build FIU

Andy Katz

Quick hitters on Monday: • The paparazzi-like news conference is in the past, the cameras have turned away, the interest has shifted and now F...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Latest on who's declaring for NBA draft

Andy Katz

DETROIT -- A few quick hitters in advance of Monday's national title game: • Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl said over the weekend that he expects ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009