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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USC's Gibson to stay in NBA draft pool

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

USC forward Taj Gibson confirmed to ESPN.com via Twitter Monday afternoon that he is keeping his name in the NBA draft and forgoing his remaining season of eligibility at USC.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

For all the Cinderella dreamers, the tournament starts now

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From Cinderella dreamers to the big men who make March go to the bubble-weary, The Minutes runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009

Can Self lead KU to the promised land against America's darlings?

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Four times Bill Self has reached the Elite Eight, and four times his teams have failed to reach the Final Four. Kansas' game against Davidson, America's darlings, is the ultimate must-win, no-win contest, writes Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008

Ball State debacle has no end in sight and few hard truths

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Ronny Thompson's 15-month stretch as the Ball State head coach was filled with disputed secondary violations by the basketball staff and allegations of racism by the administration. More than four months after his resignation, there's still no resolution to the debacle as the Cardinals prepare to tip off their season, writes Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007

Gators head blue-chip programs positioned for success

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Looking ahead to the next 10 years, Florida heads a list of blue-chip programs best positioned for continued success, writes Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007

Wildcats to introduce Gillispie on Friday

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Kentucky has locked in on Texas A&M coach Billy Gillispie as its top candidate to replace Tubby Smith.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007

Kentucky will take its time to replace Smith

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Tubby Smith didn't tell Kentucky of his Minnesota plans until the last minute. Still, the school was ready with a response.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007

My newfound respect for selection committee

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Think you know brackets? ESPN.com's Pat Forde thought he did until the NCAA invited him to a mock selection process.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2007

Everyone else has withdrawn ... why not me?

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Since everyone else has, Pat Forde feels the need to announce that he's no longer a candidate for the NC State job.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2006

Ole Miss to interview South Alabama's Pelphrey

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Mississippi officials are expected to be in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday to interview South Alabama basketball coach John Pelphrey about their vacant head-coaching job, according to a source close to the process.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006

Expectations differ greatly across the Sweet 16

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Now that we're down to 16, Pat Forde checks the reading on the pressure gauge for each of the Sweet survivors.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2006

Pearl jammed

Pat Forde

They love Bruce Pearl in Knoxville, Tenn., as evidenced by the two-year contract extension and pay raise Tennessee announced Wednesday. They love him...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 03, 2006

Center undrafted, returning for sophomore season

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Prodigal center Randolph Morris is returning to Kentucky, sources told ESPN.com. The question now is what it will take for him to be eligible to play his sophomore season.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2005

Don't tell these Hoosiers miracles can't happen

Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.com

The "Hoosiers" tie may be trite, but Butler's NCAA Tournament run is the stuff of cinema.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2003

Hey, don't forget about the Blue Devils

Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.com

Too young? Not good enough to win it all? Not likely, says ESPN.com's Pat Forde, who's suddenly singing the praises Duke.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2002