The Big 12 and Pac-10 play one of these, too
Andy Katz...ll be at home the next. But the opponents rarely are the same each season (the Clemson-Illinois and North Carolina-Michigan State series are more the exception than the rule). "The reality is that...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009With five straight wins, Wildcats back on track
Andy Katz...last season after beating Michigan State and Purdue on the road. But a crushing home loss to Illinois and a loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament sealed an NIT fate. Having Coble back...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009Schedule allows Lobos to be MWC contenders
Andy Katz...Runnin' Rebels beat Louisville at home last weekend. • Utah (Jan. 13): The Utes just knocked off Illinois in the Las Vegas Invitational. This concludes a brutal way to open the MWC. "I think if...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters
Andy Katz, ESPN.comACC 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, 2009Even without three players, UM shows off depth
Andy Katz...it's place in the Big Ten as a legit challenger to Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, Illinois and Michigan
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009Portland trouncing leaves UCLA stunned
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt was the lowest point total and the most lopsided loss of the Ben Howland era at UCLA. And it came at the hands of … Portland? The Pilots appear legit. Can we say the same about the Bruins?
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Butler one of several ranked teams at 76
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFour ranked teams and several more NCAA tourney contenders make this year's 76 Classic field the best of any early-season tournament. Andy Katz offers a breakdown of the teams and explains what's at stake.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009JT3 wants Hoyas to be tested with schedule
Andy KatzYou can't stress enough how much John Thompson III has changed the culture of scheduling at Georgetown. The Hoyas' opener at Tulane, a decent Confer...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009Oh, 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, 2009Rider hopes MSU win carries into March
Andy KatzLet's assume Mississippi State will be fine and win the SEC West and earn at the very least an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. If that happens...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 200924 things for the 24-hour marathon
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAre you brave and/or crazy enough to watch the entire 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon on the ESPN family of networks? Andy Katz -- who is attempting to do just that -- has come up with 24 things to watch.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Coble (foot) and Ryan (ACL) done
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorthwestern coach Bill Carmody said Sunday night senior forward Kevin Coble will miss the 2009-10 season with a foot injury, barring some unforeseen diagnosis Monday afternoon when Coble goes to see another specialist.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009What to watch for during this weekend's action
Andy KatzA few teams have gotten a head start on the action, but for most of the country, this weekend marks the official beginning of the new season. The slat...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 200910 programs primed to rise this season
Andy KatzHere are 10 programs that will jump within their respective conferences after a disappointing 2008-09 season: Georgia Tech 2008-09 record: 2-14 ACC,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009In league rankings, power shifts to the Midwest
Andy Katz...1. Big Ten: Michigan State and Purdue start the season as potential No. 1 seeds. Ohio State, Illinois and Michigan should be nipping at their heels with Northwestern not that far behind. Minnesota, Wisconsin and...
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