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Amid NCAA questions, Majok plugs away

Andy Katz

...he wasn't able to become eligible in time for last season. He arrived in the United States this past December in time for the spring semester, and the NCAA clearinghouse granted him partial eligibility...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Pick-by-pick predictions for tonight's first round

Andy Katz

The trade between the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks late Wednesday may have shifted the landscape of the draft for one of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 25, 2009

NCAA's Eligibility Center won't play blame game

Andy Katz

Memphis' defense to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions is that it didn't find evidence of any fraudulent standardized test for its student-athlete (s...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009

More than 20 NBA teams watch workout

Andy Katz

A few quick hitters for Tuesday: • The first of two days of workouts at the Golden State Warriors' practice facility concluded with little consensus reached. There were 21 teams in attendance: Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Calipari waits on Meeks to make final roster moves

Andy Katz

Kentucky coach John Calipari said late Thursday that he has already talked to three players who will not be returning in order to get the Wildcats dow...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Opposing coaches in awe of Kentucky's haul

Andy Katz

...top names surpasses anyone's early expectations." If Calipari had turned down UK, alum and current Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford may have been the next call. "I'll be honest with you, I'm...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009

Christopher returns to loaded Cal

Andy Katz

...Christopher averaged 14.5 points a game last season, his first year under former Stanford and Golden State Warriors coach Mike Montgomery. The Bears finished tied with Arizona State for third in the Pac-10...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Montgomery returns to Pac-10 with Cal

Andy Katz

...didn't have to move from his Bay Area home, accepting a lucrative offer from the Golden State Warriors. The run lasted two seasons. For a man who prided himself on being at one of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Obama's fame helps brother-in-law Robinson gain exposure for OSU

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Craig Robinson is grateful for the exposure his Oregon State basketball team is getting through the success of his brother-in-law, Barack Obama, but the coach is hoping his own success comes from bringing the Beavers out of the Pac-10's basement, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

After years on West Coast, Johnson finds a good fit in the Bayou

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After a successful, four-year run at Stanford, Trent Johnson left for what he hopes is a better situation at LSU. So far, so good, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Sources: MRI needed after another knee injury strikes draft prospect Walker

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Representatives for Bill Walker were scrambling to secure a commitment from a team in the late first round on the eve of the withdrawal deadline for the NBA draft after Walker injured his right knee during a workout in Oakland over the weekend.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008

Ex-Stanford, Golden State coach Montgomery headed to Cal

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Former Stanford and Golden State Warriors coach Mike Montgomery has agreed in principle to replace Ben Braun at rival California, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008

After conversation with AD, Bennett decides not to pursue Indiana job

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After speaking to Indiana athletic director Rick Greenspan on the telephone Saturday night, Washington State coach Tony Bennett told ESPN.com Sunday he has decided not to pursue the Hoosiers' head coaching job.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008

Source: Indiana's coaching search picking up steam

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Indiana is hoping to name a men's basketball coach by next Thursday, on the eve of the Final Four, according to a source with first-hand knowledge of the school's search process.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008

California fires coach Braun after 12 seasons

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Cal fired men's basketball coach Ben Braun Wednesday after 12 seasons, citing lack of NCAA tournament appearances over the past five years, the school announced.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008