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Success, NBA picks prove San Diego State Aztecs have arrived - co...
Andy KatzSan Diego State has finally become a major West Coast player thanks to its great home court at Viejas Arena. The organically formed student-crazed fan base dubbed "the Show" has made it a happening place to go for games. By reaching the Sweet 16 and...
Blog | Conversation | June 10, 2013 -
Eddie Jordan is finishing his degree while trying to rebuild Rutg...
Andy KatzAmid turmoil at Rutgers, Eddie Jordan is busy finish his degree and bringing the basketball program into the future, writes Andy Katz.
Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2013 -
3-point shot: Oladipo, Porter turning heads
Andy Katz1. Character does count. Of course, it matters when it is put alongside talent. But the two players in the NBA draft lottery who continue to get high marks for character, performance and readiness are Indiana's Victor Oladipo and Georgetown's Otto Po...
Blog | June 03, 2013 -
The Texas Longhorns need Javan Felix to develop this summer - col...
Andy KatzJavan Felix is one Longhorn who decided to accept the challenge of turning around Texas. When he returns to Austin in the fall, writes Andy Katz, he needs to take over.
Blog | Conversation | May 28, 2013 -
National team has invigorated Krzyzewski
Andy KatzHad he never accepted the head coaching job of the USA men's basketball national team in 2005, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski might have been considering retirement right about now. Farfetched? Maybe, maybe not. Being the leader of the national team ha...
Blog | May 23, 2013 -
Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller can be to Indiana what Dwyane Wade...
Andy KatzDwyane Wade's impact on Marquette lasted far longer than his playing career. Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller have the same opportunity at Indiana, writes Andy Katz.
Blog | Conversation | May 23, 2013 -
Ohio State Buckeyes expect to carry on just fine without Deshaun ...
Andy KatzOhio State will have to find a variety of options to make up for the 20 points per game Deshaun Thomas took with him, but Thad Matta's track record suggests Buckeye fans shouldn't worry.
Blog | Conversation | May 20, 2013 -
3-point shot: Preparing Carson for the NBA
Andy Katz1. Arizona State's Jahii Carson would have been one of the top point guards at the NBA pre-draft combine in Chicago last week. Instead, Carson, who is a second-year freshman after being ineligible in his first season, is returning to school and will ...
Blog | May 20, 2013 -
The aftershock of Andrew Wiggins to Kansas - college basketball
Andy KatzA special Andrew Wiggins edition of college basketball musings after the No. 1 recruit announced his decision to attend Kansas.
Blog | Conversation | May 14, 2013 -
3-point shot: C.J. McCollum draws interest
Andy Katz1. The NBA added three more names to its 60-plus roster for this week's draft combine Thursday and Friday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on ESPNU and 2 to 3 p.m. on ESPN2 each day). But Florida State's Michael Snaer was not one of them. Why? According to the NBA...
Blog | May 13, 2013 -
Andrew Wiggins or not, Kentucky Wildcats' options are many - coll...
Andy KatzFrom the first time Nerlens Noel worked out at Kentucky, John Calipari knew he had something special on his hands. "He had something in him; he could take it all to another level," Calipari of Noel. "He had that will to win. I've had players like th...
Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2013 -
Michigan Wolverines coach John Beilein embraces his busy offseaso...
Andy KatzMichigan coach John Beilein hasn't had a day off since the loss to Louisville in the national title game. He's embraced the busty schedule and is planning ofr next season.
Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2013 -
3-point shot: Izzo takes on draft issues
Andy Katz1. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said Thursday on our ESPNU College Basketball podcast that underclassmen should be able to work out for NBA teams before making a decision on whether to remain in the draft. That was the rule before the change by the...
Blog | May 03, 2013 -
Can we please do away with two draft deadlines? - college basketb...
Andy KatzCollege basketball coaches realize the earlier draft deadline is simply not working.
Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2013 -
3-point shot: Baylor's focus on point guard
Andy Katz1. Baylor coach Scott Drew could have had a myriad problems had he lost Cory Jefferson and Isaiah Austin to the NBA draft. Instead, Drew's primary offseason focus is what to do at the point. He has plenty of time to discuss, dissect and analyze over ...
Blog | April 30, 2013 -
3-point shot: Free agency the new norm
Andy Katz1. The NBA's one-and-done rule gets plenty of attention in the spring as players decide to leave college after one season. But the post-grad rule is turning every spring into free agency. UNLV's Mike Moser is the latest to create a buzz. Moser is goi...
Blog | April 29, 2013