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Source: Calhoun gets a raise

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Hall of Fame men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun has agreed to a new five-year contract with UConn, a source close to the negotiations told ESPN.com Saturday.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009

Duke D carries the day against Zags

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defense will be Duke's calling card this season. It certainly was Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Devils smothered a cold-shooting Gonzaga and handed the Zags their worst loss in nearly 20 years.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009

White's departure from Minnesota not a surprise

Andy Katz

...of the top point guards in the country. • I'm not sure you could get any basketball coach among Pitt's Jamie Dixon, Syracuse's Jim Boeheim, Rutgers' Fred Hill, Nebraska's Doc Sadler...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

At long last, Majok will debut for Connecticut

Andy Katz

As of Sunday, all the speculation about Ater Majok's potential will no longer be a mystery. But while Majok is cleared to compete for the Connecti...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

One dream denied, one fulfilled

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In 2006, an on-campus shooting shook Duquesne to the core. Players scattered and lawsuits were filed, but victim Sam Ashaolu remained. And after three years of persistent rehab, he graduated on Thursday. It wasn't easy.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Another early-season firing raises some eyebrows

Andy Katz

When it comes to coaching security, the line between the NBA and college is officially blurred. No longer can coaches feel safe in any fashion onc...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Penn parts ways with coach Miller

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Glen Miller is out Pennsylvania coach after an 0-7 start to the season.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Reinforcements on the way for Seton Hall

Andy Katz

Seton Hall better not take a cue from UTEP or Boston College when adding a key player to the mix midstream. The transition can be bumpy. UTEP ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

UTEP ready to work Caracter into Miners' rotation

Andy Katz

...the season. The Miners, who lost to Oregon State in a decisive third game of the College Basketball Invitational in April, have one of the better-balanced scoring rosters. UTEP has five players averaging double...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

NCAA tourney expansion talks back in the picture

Andy Katz

...O'Connor -- were also against changing the format. LeCrone said the committee engaged the National Association of Basketball Coaches, especially after Syracuse didn't make the field in 2007 -- when Syracuse was 10-6 in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Week of mixed emotions for Ohio State family

Andy Katz

...some time for other parts of life to enter the usual 24/7 mode of a college basketball coach. But even if this had been a typical crazed week for Ohio State, one in which...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

BC survives Hurricanes, questionable call

Andy Katz

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- On Sunday afternoon against Miami, BC guard Reggie Jackson had the flush dunk that might end up being the slam of the season, ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009

UK Walls its way past North Carolina

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Freshman point guard John Wall dazzled everyone in attendance at Rupp Arena during Kentucky's 68-66 win over North Carolina.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

With five straight wins, Wildcats back on track

Andy Katz

Bill Carmody didn't have some grand plan to shake up his Northwestern lineup once Kevin Coble went down with a season-ending foot injury. Nope. Th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Gordon no longer on UCLA's team

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Drew Gordon's departure from UCLA had been in the works for weeks, according to a source. Ultimately, conduct that was detrimental to the team led to a "mutual parting," between the two parties.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009