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, 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, 2009Lobos reach deal with Alford, introduce new coach
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNew Mexico and Iowa coach Steve Alford have agreed to the final details of a contract and Alford will be introduced as the Lobos' new coach at a news conference Friday, multiple sources in both camps said Thursday morning.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2007Alford has no interviews, but waits on Indiana
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIowa coach Steve Alford issued a statement Wednesday saying that he didn't have any interviews scheduled and that he looked forward to continued success as the head coach at Iowa.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2006Sources: Alford, Mizzou to meet; IU not interested
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIowa coach Steve Alford, on the verge of being jilted by alma mater Indiana, is tentatively scheduled to meet with Missouri for an interview this week that could land Alford in the Big 12.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006Getting Alford to Bloomington may prove tricky
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhile Indiana's choice for a new head coach seems obvious, Andy Katz says getting there could be a challenge.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006Longhorns make it plain with clutch play
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs he showed in the final seconds of Monday's win, a healthy LaMarcus Aldridge will dictate the Longhorns' success.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2005Iowa's Alford brings unique perspective
Andy Katz, ESPN.comSteve Alford has a unique perspective on the Final Four – he's played all of them.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2005Coach-pupil relationship remains strong
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe story about the friction between Bob Knight and Steve Alford is officially now a fable.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2003No winners when proteges meet mentors
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhile fans may love to see a mentor play his protégé, coaches would just as soon avoid such matchups.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 200324 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, 2009Thabeet casts shadow on Michigan's upset bid as Huskies win 11th straight
Andy Katz, ESPN.comHasheem Thabeet's presence down low is giving opposing teams nightmares, as UConn continued to defend its No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Duke snapped out of its funk against Miami -- though it took the Blue Devils one half to do it.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009Alford is older, wiser and no longer thinking about IU
Andy Katz, ESPN.comSteve Alford's name immediately comes up every time the Indiana job opens up. In the past, it was something he thought about. But he has everything he needs at New Mexico and isn't thinking about the Hoosiers job any longer, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008Vols should be the class of the SEC
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTyler Smith's transfer will make Tennessee even more of a power in the SEC. That and more news and notes from the summer recruiting circuit, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2007Injury, suspension updates from around the land
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAndy Katz updates all the lingering injury and suspension news from around the nation.
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