Portland takes advantage of chance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's an oft-made statement: Just give the mid-major a chance on a neutral court. Portland got that chance at the 76 Classic -- and the Pilots have taken full advantage.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Butler one of several ranked teams at 76
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFour ranked teams and several more NCAA tourney contenders make this year's 76 Classic field the best of any early-season tournament. Andy Katz offers a breakdown of the teams and explains what's at stake.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Oh, what a day: Marathon Tip-Off roundup
Andy KatzEditor'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 du...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009Agents and coaches battle for prospects
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAgents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Pelphrey deals with latest Arkansas drama
Andy KatzArkansas head coach John Pelphrey was on the road recruiting Wednesday as his world seemed to be spinning out of control. Even though University of A...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009Looking ahead to six holiday tournaments
Andy KatzHere's a quick glance at the early-season tournaments either owned by ESPN or in partnership with ESPN that announced their pairings Tuesday. For a wo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009Booker puts on a show at USA trials
Andy Katz...Colo. -- The World University Games' frontcourt tussles were rugged from the first day with Purdue's JaJuan Johnson, Mississippi State's Jarvis Varnado, Washington's Quincy Pondexter, Marquette's Lazar Hayward, Iowa State's Craig...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 18, 2009Update on a pair of national teams
Andy Katz...Iowa State), Da'Sean Butler (West Virginia), JaJuan Johnson and Robbie Hummel (Purdue), Quincy Pondexter (Washington), Deon...Florida's Kenny Boynton, West Virginia's Darryl Bryant, Washington State's Klay Thompson and DeAngelo Casto...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 16, 2009Wake Forest's Aminu pulls out of U19 trials
Andy Katz...spots next week include: Kenny Boynton (Florida) Darryl Bryant (West Virginia) DeAngelo Casto and Klay Thompson (Washington...Villanova) Lazar Hayward (Marquette) Robbie Hummel and JaJuan Johnson (Purdue) Dominique Jones (South Florida) Quincy Pondexter (Washington...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Final candidates for Colorado Springs revealed
Andy Katz...passive player a year ago, hardly assuming a leadership role on a squad with Teague and James Johnson. With the USA squad, Aminu must show he can take on more responsibility, not just score the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThere will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009Boeheim recommends Flynn test draft waters
Andy Katz...play with the returning Orange team as well as the newcomers. Boeheim said Iowa State transfer Wesley Johnson is a "great player and he could be first-team all-league. He's really good, really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 01, 2009Wild win sends UAB to NIT semifinals in NYC
Andy Katz...it in for a layup to tie the game. But then Fogg immediately fouled UAB's Aaron Johnson. Johnson missed the free throw. Arizona had the ball back with 24 seconds left, called a timeout...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2008Stabbing brings awareness to Santa Clara
Andy Katz...Santa Clara, which finished fourth to this lot last season, doesn't have its seniors, Bryant or guard Calvin Johnson, in the weeks leading up to the start of practice. Johnson partially tore his hamstring...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2008Coach K juggling Duke shake-up, Olympic team as he goes for gold
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMike Krzyzewski already has had a busy offseason, as he's had to completely reshuffle his coaching staff. But the busy summer is just starting, as his Olympic duties are about to begin, writes Andy Katz.
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