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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Hughes blossoms at Wisconsin under Bo Ryan

Andy Katz

Jason Bohannon had already hit two critical 3-pointers to give Wisconsin tight leads late against Florida State in a classic 12 vs. 5 NCAA tournament ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Youth, speed on display in UNC-Kentucky showdown

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Andy Lyons/Getty Images Both UNC and Kentucky have talented big men, but DeMarcus Cousins could be the...

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The Big Ten finally triumphs in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge.

Video | December 03, 2009

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Andy Katz speaks with Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim about the Big East, Texas coach Rick Barnes about the...

Audio PodCast | December 03, 2009

The Big 12 and Pac-10 play one of these, too

Andy Katz

For the first time in the 11-year history of the event, the Big Ten finally won its Challenge against the ACC. But are you aware of the standings ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

With five straight wins, Wildcats back on track

Andy Katz

Bill Carmody didn't have some grand plan to shake up his Northwestern lineup once Kevin Coble went down with a season-ending foot injury. Nope. Th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

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

Schedule allows Lobos to be MWC contenders

Andy Katz

December allows us to separate some pretenders from contenders in respective conferences. New Mexico may be one of the contenders. The Lobos weren't...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 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

Six things to take away from the 76 Classic

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- West Virginia won the 76 Classic, in what may go down as the toughest tournament this season when the bids are handed out in March....

Blog Entry | 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

Assessing where UCLA, Butler stand after Friday

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Check the brackets again to make sure the Butler-UCLA game wasn't a semifinal. It sure felt like it was, especially when the Anahe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Ebanks' return was crucial for Mountaineers

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Devin Ebanks drama is over. He played on Friday and essentially won the semifinal game over Texas A&M with two critical, la...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Even without three players, UM shows off depth

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Minnesota is patiently waiting to see if it will get three suspended players back this season. But do the Gophers really need t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009