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North Carolina Tar Heels coach Roy Williams not happy with the NC...
Andy KatzCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The NCAA is keeping an eye on the University of North Carolina over an academic scandal. The organization hasn't moved officially on the matter, and it's unclear if or when it will. Well, there is another matter involving the Tar ...
Blog | Conversation | October 18, 2012 -
ACC gets it right with new scheduling format -- men's college bas...
Andy KatzIf anyone was wondering whether 15 schools could agree and get along in the new ACC, all they had to do was check the reaction to the new primary partners released Wednesday. There was an unusual consensus. Every school was pleased. The ACC had to...
Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2012 -
Andy Katz: Notre Dame will be in ACC hoops title mix
Andy KatzACC men's basketball coaches wanted the league to expand to an even 16 teams, but adding Notre Dame as the conference's 15th member significantly strengthens the ACC's basketball brand, says Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2012 -
Nike schools commit to 16-team mega event in honor of Phil Knight...
Andy KatzMichigan State athletic director Mark Hollis told ESPN.com that he has secured commitments from 16 schools to participate in a two-tournament event in honor of Nike co-founder Phil Knight's 80th birthday.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2012 -
John Wooden player of the year nominees - Men's College Basketbal...
Andy KatzCollege basketball could use a Heisman-like award, one main honor instead of the five mainstream national awards. The problem is that finding a consensus for the Wooden, Naismith, AP, Rupp and Oscar Robertson honors is no easy task. The awards vo...
Blog | Conversation | January 17, 2012 -
3-point shot: Bearcats get their bigs back
Andy Katz1.Cincinnati Bearcats coach Mick Cronin said Monday suspended players Yancy Gates, Cheikh Mbodj and Octavius Ellis are all in good standing and ready to play Wednesday night against Notre Dame. The three were suspended six games for their role in th...
Blog | January 03, 2012 -
Terrence Jones, Anthony Davis a powerful combination for Kentucky...
Andy KatzEditor's Note: To watch Katz's interview with Anthony Davis and Terrence Jones, visit the Nation blog. John Calipari has had brute strength in the post at Kentucky with DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson. He's also had a rugged overachiever i...
Blog | Conversation | December 02, 2011 -
My impressions after two weeks of covering college basketball gam...
Andy KatzThe past three weeks have been quite a whirlwind. I've seen 20 teams in a number of venues on both coasts. So after a thankful day to be with my family -- and a big thanks to all my tremendous colleagues who grind every day on our editorial operat...
Blog | Conversation | November 25, 2011 -
Must-see games for 2011-12 men's college basketball season
Andy KatzThe 2011-12 season is filled with great matchups. Here are 25 games you can't miss.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2011 -
Opposing coaches break down the 50 players on the Wooden Award wa...
Andy KatzWe asked rival coaches to assess each of the 50 players on the Wooden Award's preseason watch list.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2011 -
Preparation continues for Carrier Classic between the North Carol...
Andy KatzPutting a basketball game on an aircraft carrier sounds like a cool event, something unique to punctuate the start of the college basketball season. But this is much more than a gimmick on 11-11-11 -- much more than merely a game to showcase top-ran...
Blog | Conversation | September 23, 2011 -
If ACC divides up, will a North Carolina school get squeezed out?...
Andy KatzThe ACC's decision to add Pitt and Syracuse will undoubtedly strengthen men's basketball more than its last round of expansion (Boston College, Virginia Tech and Miami). But it will create more controversy given how a potential 14-team league might ...
Blog | Conversation | September 22, 2011 -
News and notes from around the country -- college basketball
Andy KatzLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Quick hitters after talking to several coaches here at the AAU nationals: • The U.S. World University Games team -- led by Purdue coach Matt Painter (U.S. team head coach) along with Butler coach Brad Stevens and Tenn...
Blog | Conversation | July 28, 2011 -
King Rice finally gets his shot with the Monmouth Hawks years aft...
Andy KatzKing Rice sat in jail, waiting to be picked up by his boss, Kevin Stallings, wondering whether he had finally woken up from this fantasy that he didn't have a drinking problem. "I was 27 years old and, as soon as it happened, I looked at it as seri...
Blog | Conversation | July 21, 2011 -
College basketball will be loaded with talent in 2011-12
Andy KatzCollege basketball was spoiled with the decisions of a number of potential lottery picks who chose to return for the 2011-12 season instead of ending up in Thursday night's draft. Don't expect that to occur in 2012. The talent pool is too rich,...
Blog | Conversation | June 24, 2011 -
Kendall Marshall a key cog to North Carolina Tar Heels' title hop...
Andy KatzThe Boston Celtics have employed the Big Three for a few years now. But everyone who follows the NBA knows that the Big Three isn't complete without an equal if not more critical fourth in point guard Rajon Rondo. Let's not compare North Carolina's...
Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2011