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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

Reactions vary to all-time rankings

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 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

Katz's Region Breakdowns: South

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From the best player to the hottest team, Andy Katz breaks down the South Regional.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 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

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

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

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

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

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

One loss doesn't taint credentials

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

One loss on the final regular-season Sunday doesn't change Illinois' top-team status.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2005

Unblemished regular season looks likely

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Michigan State was just more roadkill in Illinois' path toward an undefeated season.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005