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Mystery Ags provide a good first clue vs. Clemson

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Texas A&M was the mystery team here. No one knew if the Aggies were true contenders outside the top two in the Big 12. Not eve...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

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

Mazzulla happy to be back with Mountaineers

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- West Virginia's Joe Mazzulla made his mark with a near triple-double against Duke in the 2008 NCAA tournament. The Mountaineers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Golden Gophers try to avoid legal distractions

Andy Katz

...maintain the highest ethical standards, and he won't stop now. White, who was Minnesota's Mr. Basketball last season, is in the midst of a legal mess related to theft and assault charges. The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Let's remember: It's still just November

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some teams look unbeatable. Some look awful. Some conferences look great. Some not so much. But are we really ready to make definitive statements after just one full week of games? Let's hold off on that.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Oh, what a day: Marathon Tip-Off roundup

Andy Katz

...s note: Andy Katz doesn't sleep. And neither should you. In an attempt to keep college basketball's most dedicated reporter awake and active during our 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon, he (and some...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Patterson wants to taste Kentucky glory

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Patrick Patterson has dealt with injuries and embarrassing losses, and saw his coach run of town in his short time at Kentucky. This season, he's hoping to experience something positive in Lexington.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

What to watch for during this weekend's action

Andy Katz

...worked tirelessly under what would be deemed squatter-like conditions in the higher-major Division I college basketball world. Bradley at BYU: This is the first game in the new Missouri Valley/Mountain West Conference...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Most seem to be in favor of early signing period

Andy Katz

Xavier Henry, a bit nervous, anxious and overall uncomfortable, sat in front of an ESPNU camera at this time last year and put on a Memphis hat, choos...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Scrimmage gives Texas, Zags quality opponent

Andy Katz

The NCAA has cracked down on scrimmage information. No news is supposed to get out. No scoring is supposed to be kept. But teams conducting the scr...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Returning talent still the key for UNC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defending 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, 2009

Morningstar will have trouble cracking KU's rotation

Andy Katz

...out) in Kansas' exhibition opener against Fort Hays State Tuesday. "He can do more than shoot the basketball, he can use his body to make plays," Self said of Henry. "I'm pleased with how...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Healthy Roe would add another dimension to MSU

Andy Katz

...want. You're limited and basically you're playing your senior year in high school in college basketball. I had to learn how to play defense, handle everything. It was very frustrating." The rehab was...

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

BC confident it can exceed expectations in ACC

Andy Katz

...screen. But nothing too dramatic. In one of the more unusual circumstances in major Division I college basketball, the Eagles didn't add a single player to an NCAA tournament team that won against eventual...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009