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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Morningstar will have trouble cracking KU's rotation

Andy Katz

Brady Morningstar may have lost more than his minutes when he was suspended for the fall semester after his DUI arrest on Oct. 3. He also may have l...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Much to look forward to this season

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Our panel of analysts and writers expound on what they're most looking forward to this season.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Cincy's Stephenson won't miss games

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Highly-touted freshman Lance Stephenson of Cincinnati has been cleared to compete by the NCAA Eligibility Center and won't sit out any games, greatly enhancing the Bearcats' status as a Big East Conference contender.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Healthy Roe would add another dimension to MSU

Andy Katz

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Kalin Lucas threw lobs up to Delvon Roe with the assumption that he could grab and slam. And why shouldn't he be able to? That...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Izzo wants more memories on the wall

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In his expansive basement, Tom Izzo has a memorabilia room that would send chills down the spine of any Michigan State fan. But there's room on the wall for more. Can the defending runner-up create new memories this season?

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Floyd breaks up fight at casino

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Coach Tim Floyd had purposely kept a low profile since he resigned at USC over allegations that he paid a handler of former Trojan player O.J. Mayo last May.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

BC confident it can exceed expectations in ACC

Andy Katz

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Is it really early November? No, it can't be. Boston College's practice gym has no windows, so you can't see the weather outs...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Glasser adjusting to role as ASU's leading man

Andy Katz

Derek Glasser was unsure how to handle the attention. While he and James Harden were teammates at Artesia High (Calif.) and then at Arizona State,...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Badgers don't mind being picked low

Andy Katz

ROSEMONT, Ill. -- This is perfect for Bo Ryan. Go ahead and pick Wisconsin low, somewhere in the bottom third of the Big Ten. You wouldn't be alo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Could this be Northwestern's year?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Every year since 1939, the NCAA has held a tournament at the end of the season. Not once has Northwestern been invited. Could this finally be the season that concludes with a dance?

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Sidney's lawyers show bank statements

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Renardo Sidney's attorney showed representatives from the NCAA Eligibility Center and Mississippi State bank statements from the family's two-year stay in the Los Angeles area in the hope to get the highly-touted forward eligible for the start of the SEC.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Don't discount Bucks and Illini in Big Ten race

Andy Katz

ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Illinois coach Bruce Weber didn't dismiss Michigan State's or Purdue's chances to win the Big Ten title or compete for a Final Four....

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Beilein's preparation time never ends

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Whether editing game tape on his laptop or creating wooden figurines of his players, Michigan head coach John Beilein is obsessed with one thing: preparation.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Don't discount the talent still around at Wake

Andy Katz

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Dino Gaudio played the game, attempting to woo Jeff Teague in the 11th hour at his home in Indianapolis before the sophomore ma...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Monroe's return adds to Georgetown's potential

Andy Katz

NEW YORK -- Greg Monroe was the perfect candidate to leave school early for the NBA draft. He was a big man with exceptional passing reads who had li...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009