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Izzo wants more memories on the wall

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In 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, 2009

Could this be Northwestern's year?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Every 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, 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

Agents and coaches battle for prospects

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Agents 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, 2009

Pair emerges from fatherly shadows

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Each 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, 2009

Rebel returns with gold-medal glory

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Terrico 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, 2009

Purdue looks to emulate MSU model

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Michigan 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, 2009

Marks coaching just hoops at UTPA

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It 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, 2009

Final cuts made for hoop tourney teams

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Picking the 25 best not an easy task

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Now that we know who's in and who's out, Andy Katz offers up the final version of his preseason top 25 -- at least until the fall.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Deadline passes: Who's glad? Sad?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After 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, 2009

Several use every last hour to decide

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Jeff Teague. Jodie Meeks. Luke Harangody. All standouts. All still officially undecided about whether to return to college. They're just three of several underclassmen still on the fence as Monday's deadline draws near.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

That's right -- a revised top 25 already

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the various underclassman decisions, much has changed over the past few weeks. With that in mind, here's a look at Andy Katz's new top 25 for the 2009-10 season.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009