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10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Weber and Illinois ready to put year's worth of controversy in the past

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The past year has been a tough one for Bruce Weber at Illinois, from two players in life-threatening situations to losing out on a big-time recruit to a Big Ten rival. But it's a new season, and Weber is ready to move on, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007

Coaches prove you didn't have to play to win

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Everyone knows about the coaches who have the playing pedigree to match their coaching success. But there are a handful of college coaches who never played at that level, and they're winning just the same, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007

Sharpshooters and dangerous mids loom in South

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The South Region features a guard-laden Cavs team, a BracketBusters-esque matchup of Nevada-Creighton and the nation's best clutch shooter, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007

Texas-North Carolina looming in Sweet 16 round

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The East Region features the nation's most dynamic player, a matchup of Toms and a very hot Hoyas team, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007

UCLA stands in Kansas' way to the Final Four

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The West Region features the Ben Howland sub-bracket, a surprising Southern Illinois-Holy Cross matchup and one very animated coach, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007

A year later, Illinois is unbeaten again

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Illinois is unbeaten again, and you wonder if the Illini even know what it's like to lose.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2005

Brown ready to lead Illini

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Once Dee Brown broke his foot before the NBA draft, everyone knew he'd be the leader for Illinois.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005

Illinois coach Weber breaks foot

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

IIlinois coach Bruce Weber fractured his right ankle while working outside his home over the weekend and will wear a boot on his foot for the next few weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2005

Brown likely to return to Illinois after break

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Illinois guard Dee Brown broke his right foot during a game at the NBA pre-draft camp on Wednesday, likely forcing the junior to withdraw from the NBA draft, Brown told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2005

Both UNC, Illinois face massive roster changes

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

UNC and Illinois had great runs this season. Roster overhauls may make that impossible next year.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2005

A national crown elevates Illinois into the elite

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Illinois already is one of college basketball's most successful programs. A title will make it one of the elite.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2005

Who would each team go to in the clutch?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

You just sense that we'll see another final-second shot this weekend. Who'll take it?

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005

Weber's current salary estimated in $550K range

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Illinois coach Bruce Weber is expected to receive a long-term contract and a significant bump in salary once the Final Four is over.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005

All four have already proven themselves

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Each of the Final Four coaches has accomplished plenty without considering this year's title.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2005