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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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

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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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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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

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

Henderson's 20 minutes of fame

Andy Katz

NEW YORK -- Regardless of what occurs when Duke plays Michigan on Friday night in the final of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer (ES...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2008

On the court, in the classroom, Aboya rises to the challenge

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

UCLA's Alfred Aboya is thinking big both on and off the court. On the court, he wants to win a national championship. But his biggest aspiration is to use his UCLA education for the good of his native country, Cameroon, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008

Holiday's over as UCLA frosh prepares for college game

Andy Katz

WESTWOOD, Calif. -- Jrue Holiday found out as soon as he had to defend Darren Collison that college basketball may not be as easy as the heralded fres...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008

Disappointing night for many early entrants

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Forget about the record-setting 10 freshmen in the first round. Many underclassmen -- such as the undrafted Jamont Gordon and Davon Jefferson -- learned the NBA draft can be cruel, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008

One-and-dones have low academic requirements too

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008

Last-minute draft decisions loom

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the NBA now paying for early entrants' workouts, it doesn't make sense for some players not to test the draft waters. But some high-profile players waited until the 11th hour to decide, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008