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Bruins' Aboya taken to hospital for X-rays on injured hand/wrist

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

UCLA picked up a much-needed win Friday night but the mood after the game was decidedly down with the prospect that their most inspirational player could be out for the foreseeable future.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Duke delivers another November-to-remember performance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After an impressive sweep through Southern Illinois and Michigan at the 2K Sports Classic, the Blue Devils can pronounce that this edition is much better prepared for a march toward March, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Kellogg returns to his roots in effort to lift UMass

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derek Kellogg is a UMass guy. He's from the area, played basketball there and spent the past eight years assisting his former UMass coach John Calipari at Memphis. Now Kellogg wants to bring the Minutemen back into national prominence, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

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

With many new faces, Jayhawks prepare for life as defending champs

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Much of Kansas' championship-winning team has departed; many are now playing in the NBA. So while the Jayhawks are still enjoying their championship status, they know it's an uphill climb to get back to the top, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Obama's fame helps brother-in-law Robinson gain exposure for OSU

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Craig Robinson is grateful for the exposure his Oregon State basketball team is getting through the success of his brother-in-law, Barack Obama, but the coach is hoping his own success comes from bringing the Beavers out of the Pac-10's basement, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Davis trades Drake's Valley for PC's valley

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Instead of planning for an encore performance at Drake, Keno Davis finds himself trying to rebuild a Providence College program that finds itself near the bottom of the Big East, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2008

Kruger rises above unexpected health scare

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Lon Kruger didn't expect a visit to the doctor's office to turn into a six-bypass surgery, and he didn't expect to enjoy the kind of success he's having at UNLV, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

Williams prepares for the great expectations of 2008-09 season

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

UNC coach Roy Williams knows his 2008-09 team, with its impressive talent and depth, will carry the burden of great expectations. So he's made it clear to his team that the Tar Heels' title hopes come first, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2008

Bulldogs are the Cinderella stories of the West, but chalk may reign

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Can Arizona turn around its skid to challenge UCLA in the West Regional? Andy Katz breaks it down.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008

Committee chair talks SEC tournament and other hot topics

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Selection committee chair Tom O'Connor answers questions about the SEC tournament and other hot topics, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008

Can these once-ranked teams pull themselves off the bubble?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Being ranked this season hasn't guaranteed a ticket to the Dance for these teams on the bubble. But they still have a chance to impress the selection committee, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008

Hoosiers stay in Big Ten race as Sampson drama continues

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It was a bizarre day in Bloomington that started with T-shirts begging for Bob Knight's return and ended with the Assembly Hall student section chanting "Kel-vin Samp-son!" In the meantime, the Hoosiers hung tough in the Big Ten race, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2008

Seniors dreaming of first (and last) Dance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Every college player puts in all those hours of practice. But only a select few get to make the Big Dance. This season, several seniors -- including UMass' Gary Forbes -- are in position to dance for the first time, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008

Typically dominant SEC teams are down this season

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It's a crazy world in the SEC this season. Kentucky, Florida, Auburn and Alabama are down. Ole Miss and Vanderbilt are up. And Tennessee may be the best of them all, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | January 01, 2008