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Tennessee retools, reloads and aims for the top of the SEC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Graduation and team dismissals was supposed to spell a down year for Tennessee. But Bruce Pearl has found creative and resourceful ways to retool his roster -- and the Vols are sitting pretty in the SEC because of it, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008

USF happy to have Gilchrist on board

Andy Katz

Quick hitters for Friday: • South Florida is constantly swimming upstream in the Big East. The Bulls need all the help they can get...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Holiday's over as UCLA frosh prepares for college game

Andy Katz

WESTWOOD, Calif. -- Jrue Holiday found out as soon as he had to defend Darren Collison that college basketball may not be as easy as the heralded fres...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008

UNC down but not out without Hansbrough

Andy Katz

Pinpointing an exact return for Tyler Hansbrough, who is out with a stress reaction condition in his right shin, will be a fluid process. The pres...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Dunlap rebuffs Arizona offer; Pennell to replace Olson

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arizona is expected to name assistant coach Russ Pennell to replace the retiring Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson, according to multiple sources.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Tar Heels on top as season sets to begin

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

North Carolina is undoubetdly the No. 1 team as the 2008-09 season gets underway, but the rest of the field isn't a runaway decision.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Saints plan to keep marching toward major status

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

There is now room for a rotation of lesser-known programs to have their day where they can compete with any team in the country. Siena thinks it is next in line, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008

Kruger rises above unexpected health scare

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Lon Kruger didn't expect a visit to the doctor's office to turn into a six-bypass surgery, and he didn't expect to enjoy the kind of success he's having at UNLV, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

Jennings goes pro, signs with Pallacanestro Virtus Roma

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Former Arizona recruit Brandon Jennings on Wednesday signed with an Italian professional league team, completing his plan to pass up college and play professionally in Europe to prepare himself for the 2009 NBA draft.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008

Disappointing night for many early entrants

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Forget about the record-setting 10 freshmen in the first round. Many underclassmen -- such as the undrafted Jamont Gordon and Davon Jefferson -- learned the NBA draft can be cruel, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

Bobcats acquire Nuggets' 20th pick in NBA draft

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The Nuggets traded the 20th pick in the draft to the Bobcats on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

With Monday deadline looming, it's decision time for many players

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Who's staying in the NBA draft? Who will return to school? With the draft deadline on Monday, some players have tough decisions to make this weekend, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Florida's Speights tells Donovan he's staying in draft

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Florida sophomore forward Marreese Speights will keep his name in the draft and not return to the Gators.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

The uncertain Tide: Hendrix, Steele test the waters

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Alabama could be one of the SEC favorites next season if Richard Hendrix and Ronald Steele come back to school. Of course, that leaves coach Mark Gottfried quite uncomfortable as he watches his two stars compete at the pre-draft camp, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008

Mayo says he is focused on basketball, not 'OTL' allegations

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

O.J. Mayo answered questions about the allegations raised by ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he was funneled cash, gifts and extra benefits by a runner named Rodney Guillory.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008