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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Once again, Wildcats the class of SEC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 college basketball season is six weeks old and the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the SEC stands with conference play on the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Challenge was won, challenges remain

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Big Ten stands with conference play on the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

MWC could snag up to four NCAA bids

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Mountain West stands with conference play on the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

No way around it: It's been a struggle

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Pac-10 stands with conference play on the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Cal's Randle has 'main ace' by his side

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Cal star Jerome Randle grew up on the mean streets of Chicago and wanted better for his younger brother. How does a college student half a country away accomplish that? Simple. Randle brought him to Berkeley.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Duke D carries the day against Zags

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defense will be Duke's calling card this season. It certainly was Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Devils smothered a cold-shooting Gonzaga and handed the Zags their worst loss in nearly 20 years.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009

One dream denied, one fulfilled

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In 2006, an on-campus shooting shook Duquesne to the core. Players scattered and lawsuits were filed, but victim Sam Ashaolu remained. And after three years of persistent rehab, he graduated on Thursday. It wasn't easy.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Assertive Monroe steals the show

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The Georgetown strategy was simple: feed Greg Monroe and feed him often. The result was a career night for the sophomore as the Hoyas dispatched Butler in the Jimmy V Classic.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

UK Walls its way past North Carolina

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Freshman point guard John Wall dazzled everyone in attendance at Rupp Arena during Kentucky's 68-66 win over North Carolina.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

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

Mountaineers prove contender status

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins can downplay it all he wants, but his Mountaineers are good. Real good. A tournament title at college basketball's deepest early-season event proved it.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

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

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

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