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A King's touch adds a dose of royalty to Akron's program
Andy Katz, ESPN.comLeBron James never took a class at Akron or any other university, but he returns to his hometown school to lend his name, and fame, to his high school coach, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008Returning talent still the key for UNC
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDefending national champ North Carolina lost four key players and picked up plenty of highly acclaimed freshmen. But as Monday's win over FIU demonstrated, the returning talent is still the key for UNC.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Coach K wants national and world title
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Williams cementing his own legacy
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs the reloaded national champs gear up for practice on a quest to defend their title, the coach of the Tar Heels still just wants to make Dean Smith proud. Roy Williams wouldn't have it any other way.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Reactions vary to all-time rankings
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009On the road to recovery with Dave Rose
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAnxiety. Tension. Hope. Dread. Common feelings during a cancer checkup. Recently, Dave Rose and his family experienced them all as the BYU coach faced one final hurdle before his season could begin.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009Agents and coaches battle for prospects
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAgents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Dyson: Back and better than ever
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWatching in street clothes as your team makes a run to the Final Four is tough. Watching as they fall short of a title is even tougher. You think UConn's Jerome Dyson is excited to start the season?
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009O'Neill has plenty of work to do at USC
Andy Katz, ESPN.comYour job? Keep as many recruits as you can, re-recruit your own team and deal with NCAA allegations while recruiting for the future. It's been quite a first 40 days for new USC coach Kevin O'Neill.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009Brackins spurns NBA's advances
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIowa State forward Craig Brackins went from an unknown quantity to a possible lottery pick with a big performance against Kansas. But he opted against the NBA draft, returning to school to help bring the Cyclones out of the Big 12's basement.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009O'Neill brings discipline USC craves
Andy Katz, ESPN.comKevin O'Neill's passion for the game and diligence for detail in coaching should serve him well as USC's coach. On Saturday, athletic director Mike Garrett tagged him as Tim Floyd's replacement.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2009Marks coaching just hoops at UTPA
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt took Texas-Pan American three months to find a coach. The well-traveled one they ended up with certainly knows a thing or two about taking the long road.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Picking the 25 best not an easy task
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNow that we know who's in and who's out, Andy Katz offers up the final version of his preseason top 25 -- at least until the fall.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Deadline passes: Who's glad? Sad?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAfter two months of speculation, we now officially know who is coming back to college and who is not. Which programs ended up the winners? And which ones would rather not talk about it?
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Grant needs to win and be accessible
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAnthony Grant might be one of the most even-tempered coaches in the biz. He rarely shows emotion and is methodical in everything he does. How will his approach work at Alabama, where football is king?
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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