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Duke D carries the day against Zags

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defense will be Duke's calling card this season. It certainly was Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Devils smothered a cold-shooting Gonzaga and handed the Zags their worst loss in nearly 20 years.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009

Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Coach K wants national and world title

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Mike 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, 2009

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some 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?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 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

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

Katz's Region Breakdowns: East

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From the most intriguing player to the hardest team to figure out, Andy Katz breaks down the East Regional.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Seniors still focused on bigger prize

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The script was altered from the preseason, but North Carolina is the ACC champion. Now the Tar Heels seniors are ready for a bigger prize.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2009

Thabeet casts shadow on Michigan's upset bid as Huskies win 11th straight

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Hasheem Thabeet's presence down low is giving opposing teams nightmares, as UConn continued to defend its No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Duke snapped out of its funk against Miami -- though it took the Blue Devils one half to do it.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009

Trio of surprising blowouts just part of another wild and wacky Wednesday

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

For the third consecutive week, a Wednesday shook up college hoops. This one included a pair of shocking ACC blowouts, a pair of Big 12 nail-biters and a Big Ten statement by Sparty.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009

Gamecocks showing they're game for SEC East title, NCAA bid

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With a win over Kentucky, South Carolina emerged as an unlikely contender in the SEC East, while UConn and Louisville's matchup on Monday is looking more like a deciding factor in the Big East race. Those are only two of the things we learned after Saturday's action.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2009

Washington moves to head of the Pac

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Washington skidded out of the gates, but the Huskies have recently played like the team many thought they'd be in the preseason, including in Saturday's win over UCLA. U-Dub's win headlined a day full of hoops.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009

The good, the bad and the ugly

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From the good (Wake Forest, Louisville) to the bad (Arizona) to the just plain bizarre (Providence), Andy Katz looks at what we learned from Saturday's hoops action.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2009

Duke delivers another November-to-remember performance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After an impressive sweep through Southern Illinois and Michigan at the 2K Sports Classic, the Blue Devils can pronounce that this edition is much better prepared for a march toward March, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008