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Lingering in shadows isn't always bad

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

At certain schools -- particularly in the Midwest and South -- basketball often seems like merely a filler until the spring football game. It can be a challenge for the hoops coach, but some have made it work.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Strange occurrence allows NU to challenge rule

Andy Katz

...his amateur status and how he would be classified by the NCAA. According to Nebraska coach Doc Sadler, the school was told that Standhardinger's grades (based on the grading scale from Germany) meant that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Haskins remembered as John Wayne of basketball

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Haskins, who passed away Sunday at the age of 78, was as iconic a figure as there has ever been in college basketball, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008

Haskins, who broke down walls as Texas Western's coach, dies

Associated Press

Former Texas Western coach Don Haskins died on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008

Xavier blows out three teams, Ellington and Foster share honors

ESPN.com

Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE Drew Lavender and Xavier had three big wins last week. Co-players of the Week: Wayne Ellington, North Carolina; Shan...

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Robert Vaden, Cornhuskers stand out with big performances

ESPN.com

...Nebraska's win over No. 16 Oregon was its second over a ranked opponent under coach Doc Sadler. Player of the Week: Robert Vaden, UAB By Andy Katz Last week: 33 points on 10-for...

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Heart condition sidelined Nwankwo, but Kimble played on

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Texas freshman Gary Johnson has been sidelined indefinitely by a mysterious heart condition. But Will Kimble is a living testament that there can still be hoops, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2007

Memphis sets the pace in C-USA

ESPN.com

While many predicted the demise of Conference USA when Louisville and Cincinnati left the league, Memphis has staved off elimination by becoming one of the best teams in the country. Can the rest of the league follow?

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007

Gillispie, Huggins raised profile of former programs

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Billy Gillispie and Bob Huggins brought instant recognition to their programs. Kansas State and Texas A&M are looking for continued growth from their replacements, Andy Katz writes.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007

Aggies' Carter wins bout from perimeter with Nebraska's Anderson

Associated Press

Josh Carter hit eight 3-pointers and matched his career high with 26 points, leading Texas A&M to a 66-55 victory over Nebraska on Saturday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 10, 2007

Texas A&M-Nebraska Preview

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Texas A&M-Nebraska Preview

Preview | February 09, 2007

Forde Minutes: Tip-off edition

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Forde Minutes is back with its season tip-off edition. And so is Ashley Judd.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2006

UTEP hires Memphis assistant Barbee as hoops coach

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Less than a week after Doc Sadler abruptly left UTEP to be the head coach at Nebraska, the Miners will hire Memphis assistant Tony Barbee to replace him, sources close to the search told ESPN.com Sunday.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006

Sources: UTEP to hire Memphis assistant Barbee

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Less than a week after Doc Sadler abruptly left UTEP to be the head coach at Nebraska, the Miners will hire Memphis assistant Tony Barbee to replace him, sources close to the search told ESPN.com Sunday.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2006

UTEP could have new coach by Sunday, sources say

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

UTEP athletic director Bob Stull interviewed a flurry of candidates Friday in Dallas and is expected to meet with one more Saturday before possibly choosing a new men's basketball coach Sunday afternoon, multiple sources told ESPN.com Friday night.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2006