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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

Champions defined with toughness

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

When it comes to picking the eventual champion, ask the tough questions first.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2002

Butler one of several ranked teams at 76

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Four 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, 2009

Oh, what a day: Marathon Tip-Off roundup

Andy Katz

...of the West Coast talent it has missed on -- the Wear twins, Klay Thompson, Deon Thompson and Larry Drew II among others. • In case you are wondering where Saint Mary's got another great...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Returning talent still the key for UNC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defending national champ North Carolina lost four key players and picked up plenty of highly acclaimed freshmen. But as Monday's win over FIU demonstrated, the returning talent is still the key for UNC.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Glasser adjusting to role as ASU's leading man

Andy Katz

Derek Glasser was unsure how to handle the attention. While he and James Harden were teammates at Artesia High (Calif.) and then at Arizona State,...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Once-fired Monson: 'I enjoy life again'

Andy Katz

...The 49ers were coming off NCAA probation that vacated the 2005-06 season, and one year later, Larry Reynolds led the program to the NCAA tournament out of the Big West. Monson went 6-25...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Who's NEXT in college basketball?

Andy Katz

Editor's note: Who's NEXT in college basketball? Over the next few months, ESPN will identify the players, teams, coaches and games that will leave th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 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

Wooden Award candidates … with a twist

Andy Katz

...Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors. Syracuse's Wesley Johnson, the Iowa State transfer whom Orange coach Jim...Cal Deon Thompson, North Carolina Scottie Reynolds, Villanova Larry Sanders, VCU Rakim Sanders, Boston College Kyle Singler...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Pick-by-pick predictions for tonight's first round

Andy Katz

...talent is well-liked. 12. Charlotte Bobcats -- Gerald Henderson, Duke Henderson would be a good fit for Larry Brown with his ability to slash to the basket. 13. Indiana Pacers -- DeJuan Blair, Pitt Forget about...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Public "conviction" led Floyd to bolt USC

Andy Katz

...source said Floyd wanted to say that the allegations made by former Mayo inner circle member Louis Johnson to Yahoo! Sports were "not true and didn't happen." The source stated that Floyd said, "'I...

Blog Entry | 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

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009