Brackins spurns NBA's advances
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIowa State forward Craig Brackins went from an unknown quantity to a possible lottery pick with a big performance against Kansas. But he opted against the NBA draft, returning to school to help bring the Cyclones out of the Big 12's basement.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Callero ready to rebuild Mustangs
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs the middle child of 16, Joe Callero knows how to fight for space. So climbing up the Big West ladder is something the new Cal Poly coach is ready to handle.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009That's right -- a revised top 25 already
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the various underclassman decisions, much has changed over the past few weeks. With that in mind, here's a look at Andy Katz's new top 25 for the 2009-10 season.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Hansbrough playing with purpose
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Champ Week: Story lines to follow
Andy Katz, ESPN.comYou can be assured the selection committee members will keep a close eye on this week's conference tourney results. What are some of the most important story lines they'll be following? Let Andy Katz fill you in.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009Thabeet casts shadow on Michigan's upset bid as Huskies win 11th straight
Andy Katz, ESPN.comHasheem Thabeet's presence down low is giving opposing teams nightmares, as UConn continued to defend its No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Duke snapped out of its funk against Miami -- though it took the Blue Devils one half to do it.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009Still hurting from title game, Memphis ready to rebound
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTwo minutes. That's all it took for Memphis' championship dreams to go from a reality to a nightmare. The Tigers have put the disappointment behind them, but they haven't forgotten, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Disappointing night for many early entrants
Andy Katz, ESPN.comForget about the record-setting 10 freshmen in the first round. Many underclassmen -- such as the undrafted Jamont Gordon and Davon Jefferson -- learned the NBA draft can be cruel, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Calipari: We let national title 'slip out of our hands'
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMemphis was three seconds away from a national title. Instead, an epic collapse of missed free throws and not fouling at the right time cost the Tigers the championship, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008Can these once-ranked teams pull themselves off the bubble?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comBeing ranked this season hasn't guaranteed a ticket to the Dance for these teams on the bubble. But they still have a chance to impress the selection committee, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008Seniors dreaming of first (and last) Dance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEvery college player puts in all those hours of practice. But only a select few get to make the Big Dance. This season, several seniors -- including UMass' Gary Forbes -- are in position to dance for the first time, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008Typically dominant SEC teams are down this season
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's a crazy world in the SEC this season. Kentucky, Florida, Auburn and Alabama are down. Ole Miss and Vanderbilt are up. And Tennessee may be the best of them all, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2008College hoops searching for the face of the game this season
Andy Katz, ESPN.comUnlike in previous seasons, there's not one identifiable, consensus face of college basketball this season. Who's going to step up into that role?
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007St. John's, Rutgers and Seton Hall getting left behind
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDespite being in the hotbed of hoops talent, Rutgers, St. John's and Seton Hall are getting left behind in the college basketball world. There are a lot of reasons but no easy solutions for reversing the trend, writes Andy Katz.
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