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, 2007Three of Final Four winning without top recruits
Andy Katz, ESPN.comOf the four teams heading to Atlanta, only one is making the trip because it landed highly touted high school players, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 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, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "daequan cook" make the list?