Oh, what a day: Marathon Tip-Off roundup
Andy KatzEditor's note: Andy Katz doesn't sleep. And neither should you. In an attempt to keep college basketball's most dedicated reporter awake and active du...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009Beilein's preparation time never ends
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhether editing game tape on his laptop or creating wooden figurines of his players, Michigan head coach John Beilein is obsessed with one thing: preparation.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Enough madness to go around
Andy KatzSome quick hitters after nearly five hours of our coverage of Midnight Madness on Friday night on ESPNU: • The Kentucky event was unprecedented...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009Cal will embrace all aspects of UK job
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNow that John Calipari is coaching at Rupp Arena, expect Kentucky to be a constant in any discussion about elite programs in the sport.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009Arizona gives Withey release to transfer
Andy KatzQuick hitters for Tuesday: • Arizona freshman Jeff Withey finally got his release to transfer Monday after it was initially denied by the sc...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008Kellogg returns to his roots in effort to lift UMass
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDerek Kellogg is a UMass guy. He's from the area, played basketball there and spent the past eight years assisting his former UMass coach John Calipari at Memphis. Now Kellogg wants to bring the Minutemen back into national prominence, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Checking in with OU, Marquette
Andy Katz...their openers: Oklahoma (No. 8 in my rankings; No. 12 in AP; No. 14 in ESPN/USA Today). Five points to look at as the season approaches, according to head coach Jeff Capel: 1. The...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008Coaches: Text-message ban is a misguided overreaction
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe text-messaging ban, the recruiting battles, the commitment of 14-year-old players and expanding the NCAA Tournament were all hot topics some college coaches discussed with Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2007Gillispie, Huggins raised profile of former programs
Andy Katz, ESPN.comBilly Gillispie and Bob Huggins brought instant recognition to their programs. Kansas State and Texas A&M are looking for continued growth from their replacements, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007Happiness the main factor in Donovan's decision
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith everything going so well at Florida, Billy Donovan saw no reason to pursue the Kentucky opening, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007A taste of March as Arizona, OSU stand tall
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIf you can finally say you're ready to dive into college basketball, then you got a taste of what is out there Tuesday night at the Jimmy V Classic.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2006Roby, experience enough for Buffs in Big 12
Andy Katz, ESPN.comRicardo Patton doesn't know whether he'll be staying, but he's leading surprising Colorado toward the NCAAs. • Why CU's good
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2006Big East is big news again, 20 years later
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTwenty years after being the sport's biggest story, the Big East once again is the talk of the town.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005Davis lived up to improvement goals this season
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIndiana made the right call in retaining Mike Davis. He deserves a chance to see what his young talent can do.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2005
Panthers must live up to rivalry
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe onus is on Pittsburgh to maintain its end of a burgeoning rivalry with UConn.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2005
