One-and-dones have low academic requirements too
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAccepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008Oden expects big season from his replacement Koufos
Andy Katz, ESPN.comGreg Oden may be sidelined by microfracture surgery for his NBA rookie season, but that doesn't mean his mind isn't thinking about Ohio State. And even without him, he's expecting big things from the Buckeyes, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Upperclassmen rewarded in first round
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFourteen of the NBA draft's 30 first-round picks were upperclassmen, a reversal of recent years. Suddenly, the well-schooled player is hip again, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007Ohio State's Cook won't sign with agent until after withdrawal date
Andy Katz, ESPN.comBarring an injury in the next two weeks, Ohio State freshman guard Daequan Cook will sign with agent Mike Conley Sr. and stay in the NBA draft.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2007One-and-done crowd floods draft market
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe one-and-done crowd is flooding the NBA draft market, but that's just causing more underclassmen to be on the fence, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2007Conley Sr. has high hopes for new career
Andy Katz, ESPN.comHe just got into the business, but Mike Conley Sr. has plenty on his plate in representing Greg Oden and possibly others, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2007Buckeyes will have plenty, even without Oden and Co.
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDon't cry for Ohio State. Even after losing Greg Oden and maybe Mike Conley Jr. and Daequan Cook, the Buckeyes should be quite formidable next season, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2007Source: Oden ends speculation, to declare for NBA
Andy Katz, ESPN.comOhio State freshmen Greg Oden will declare for the NBA draft Friday, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com Thursday night.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2007Matta's energy matches his meteoric rise
Andy Katz, ESPN.comOhio State's Thad Matta has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the college coaching profession, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2007Final Four coaches separating themselves from peers
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe Final Four isn't the only barometer for a coach's success, but it never hurts. This year's crop of four is showing itself to be elite, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2007Elite teams are relying on stud freshmen
Andy Katz, ESPN.comA quick look across the country shows that freshmen are having a tremendous impact, especially on teams with title hopes, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2006Pre-Oden Ohio State takes hit, but looks like a force
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEven without Greg Oden, Ohio State looked awfully good. Imagine, then, where the 7-footer might take the Buckeyes after the new year.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006Matta is excited about Buckeyes' upcoming transition
Andy Katz, ESPN.comOhio State coach Thad Matta is excited about this season's transition as Ohio State continues to evolve into an elite program, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2006UNC, Texas, Ohio State happy with classes
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTexas, UNC and Ohio State should be the big winners in the early signing period.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005No time for rest as classes of 2006 shape up
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWednesday kicked off the start of the summer recruiting season, but some schools are already in better shape than others.
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