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Bzdelik's work cut out for him at Colorado

Andy Katz

...country after taking over a program that had been on quite a run from the Joe Scott-Chris Mooney Princeton-style revival. He was 50-16 in two seasons at the Academy, leading it to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Brackins spurns NBA's advances

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Iowa 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, 2009

Booker puts on a show at USA trials

Andy Katz

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The World University Games' frontcourt tussles were rugged from the first day with Purdue's JaJuan Johnson, Mississippi Sta...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Wake Forest's Aminu pulls out of U19 trials

Andy Katz

...is led by Pitt's Jamie Dixon and assisted by Purdue's Matt Painter and Southern Illinois' Chris Lowery. But earlier this week, Aminu decided to pull out of the trials -- scheduled for Tuesday through...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Sidney to Mississippi State?

Andy Katz

The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that Renardo Sidney earned a qualifying SAT score. But he won't be playing at USC. A source close to the prog...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2009

That's right -- a revised top 25 already

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With 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, 2009

With spotlight gone, Thomas tries to build FIU

Andy Katz

...in time for the July evaluation period. He hopes to sign at least three to four players...be Pitt's Jamie Dixon and Southern Illinois' Chris Lowery, and Dixon could end up being the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Henderson's 20 minutes of fame

Andy Katz

...and things opened up in the second half and made it easier for myself," Henderson said. "I hope I can string together a number of games where we're winning, playing well and it goes...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Evans ready after first-practice jitters pass

Andy Katz

...scoring from Chris Douglas-Roberts.'' Other Memphis nuggets • The Tigers scrimmaged Saint Louis over the weekend and 6-8 freshman Wesley Witherspoon and junior Willie Kemp shared the point. The hope among the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Still hurting from title game, Memphis ready to rebound

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Two 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, 2008

Disappointing night for many early entrants

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Forget 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, 2008

Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It'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, 2008

College hoops searching for the face of the game this season

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Unlike 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, 2007

Donovan has 'a level of peace' with his decision

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Billy Donovan's weeklong saga with the Orlando Magic left him right back where he started ... with the Florida Gators.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007