Why 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, 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, 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, 2009Izzo wants more memories on the wall
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIn his expansive basement, Tom Izzo has a memorabilia room that would send chills down the spine of any Michigan State fan. But there's room on the wall for more. Can the defending runner-up create new memories this season?
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Could this be Northwestern's year?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEvery year since 1939, the NCAA has held a tournament at the end of the season. Not once has Northwestern been invited. Could this finally be the season that concludes with a dance?
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Reactions vary to all-time rankings
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs 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, 2009Agents and coaches battle for prospects
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAgents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Pair emerges from fatherly shadows
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEach is a rising soph and the son of a former No. 1 overall pick. But Wazzu's Klay Thompson (son of Mychal) and Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III (son of you-know-who) don't have comparable burdens.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009Rebel returns with gold-medal glory
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTerrico White was an unknown recruit with an uncertain future. Then an injury to an Ole Miss teammate gave him a chance. The gold medalist and SEC frosh of the year certainly seized the moment.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009Purdue looks to emulate MSU model
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMichigan State rode a Big Ten regular-season title to a high seed and an eventual trip to Detroit for the Final Four. Can Big Ten rival Purdue do the same in its quest for Indy in 2010?
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009Marks coaching just hoops at UTPA
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt took Texas-Pan American three months to find a coach. The well-traveled one they ended up with certainly knows a thing or two about taking the long road.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Final cuts made for hoop tourney teams
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe team the United States will send to the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia will include some of the top returning big men in college basketball.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Deadline passes: Who's glad? Sad?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAfter two months of speculation, we now officially know who is coming back to college and who is not. Which programs ended up the winners? And which ones would rather not talk about it?
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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