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With five straight wins, Wildcats back on track

Andy Katz

Bill Carmody didn't have some grand plan to shake up his Northwestern lineup once Kevin Coble went down with a season-ending foot injury. Nope. Th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Mystery Ags provide a good first clue vs. Clemson

Andy Katz

...look closer at our schedule, we played teams that were picked atop their league like North Texas [Sun Belt] and Akron [MAC]. This was a huge win for us to have a chance to play...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Butler one of several ranked teams at 76

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Four 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, 2009

24 things for the 24-hour marathon

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Are you brave and/or crazy enough to watch the entire 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon on the ESPN family of networks? Andy Katz -- who is attempting to do just that -- has come up with 24 things to watch.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

In league rankings, power shifts to the Midwest

Andy Katz

...an NCAA bid. West Virginia should be the favorite, despite Villanova's high ranking. But the Wildcats, Connecticut, Georgetown, Syracuse and possibly Louisville will be in play for bids. So, too, should Notre Dame, with...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Glasser adjusting to role as ASU's leading man

Andy Katz

...Kings (and then dealt to Portland) with the first pick of the second round. Suddenly, the upstart Sun Devils which should have made the NCAA tournament in 2008 and then finally did in 2009, were...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

For Nov. 17 marathon, it'll be all hoops all the time

Andy Katz

If you want to familiarize yourself with a number of this season's top storylines, don't leave your house on Nov. 17. If you can stay awake, ther...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Spurs feel fortunate to draft Blair in second

Andy Katz

...night, falling into the second round. Blair could only watch as players whom he toyed with, like Connecticut's Hasheem Thabeet (No. 2 overall), and others whom he beat for the conference's top award...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Pick-by-pick predictions for tonight's first round

Andy Katz

...James to Cleveland. 2. Memphis Grizzlies -- Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut Coach Lionel Hollins wants a defensive presence, even...will love Blair's work ethic. 14. Phoenix Suns -- Earl Clark, Louisville Best available talent gets selected...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 25, 2009

NCAA's Eligibility Center won't play blame game

Andy Katz

...Pointing fingers at the NCAA after it has cleared a player was done earlier this year by Connecticut. The school argued that Nate Miles was cleared to play, and that is why there shouldn't...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Sorting through the draft decisions

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The deadline to declare has passed. Which players made wise decisions, which are on shaky ground and which programs are the winners and losers at the moment?

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Sweet 16 preview: Chalk isn't so bad

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Last season made history, with four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. This year has already made history, with all the 1-, 2- and 3-seeds making the Sweet 16. Andy Katz previews the upcoming games.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Champ Week: Story lines to follow

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

You 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, 2009

Cardinals win Big East title outright

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Louisville had the chance to win the Big East title outright with a win over WVU. The Cardinals did just that. Elsewhere, bad losses are leaving some teams clinging precariously to the bubble.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2009

Fargo no longer just the name of a movie

Andy Katz

Fargo. The name conjures up a distinct accent, a dark comedy, a bitter wind chill. Nothing about Fargo says college basketball -- until now. Nor...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2009