Mountaineers prove contender status
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWest Virginia coach Bob Huggins can downplay it all he wants, but his Mountaineers are good. Real good. A tournament title at college basketball's deepest early-season event proved it.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 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, 2009Let's remember: It's still just November
Andy Katz, ESPN.comSome teams look unbeatable. Some look awful. Some conferences look great. Some not so much. But are we really ready to make definitive statements after just one full week of games? Let's hold off on that.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Cuse's two-headed PG effective vs. Cal
Andy Katz, ESPN.comOne player can't replace Jonny Flynn. But can two? At MSG, Syracuse's two-headed point guard (Scoop Jardine and Brandon Triche) was the winning ticket.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 200924 things for the 24-hour marathon
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAre 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, 2009Izzo wants more memories on the wall
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIn his expansive basement, Tom Izzo has a memorabilia room that would send chills down the spine of any Michigan State fan. But there's room on the wall for more. Can the defending runner-up create new memories this season?
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Coach K wants national and world title
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Reactions vary to all-time rankings
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Sosa following in the path of Garcia
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe friendship between Francisco Garcia and Edgar Sosa is one borne of a shared school and a shared heritage.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Calhoun, UConn in talks for new deal
Andy Katz, ESPN.comConnecticut is negotiating a long-term deal with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun that could keep him at the school into his 70s.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 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, 2009Dyson: Back and better than ever
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWatching in street clothes as your team makes a run to the Final Four is tough. Watching as they fall short of a title is even tougher. You think UConn's Jerome Dyson is excited to start the season?
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Varnado's block party extends to Serbia
Andy Katz, ESPN.comHe blocks shots in Starkville, Serbia and all points in between. And with this decision to return to a loaded Mississippi State team, Jarvis Varnado has a real chance to become the most prolific shot-blocker in NCAA history.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Purdue looks to emulate MSU model
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMichigan State rode a Big Ten regular-season title to a high seed and an eventual trip to Detroit for the Final Four. Can Big Ten rival Purdue do the same in its quest for Indy in 2010?
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop
Andy Katz, ESPN.comSome tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?
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