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In league rankings, power shifts to the Midwest

Andy Katz

Ranking the conferences is always going to be a debate without a real winner. What matters most to someone is open for discussion. For me, I look a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Coach K wants national and world title

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Mike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 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

Looking ahead to six holiday tournaments

Andy Katz

Here's a quick glance at the early-season tournaments either owned by ESPN or in partnership with ESPN that announced their pairings Tuesday. For a wo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009

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

Andy Katz

...Griffin, Oklahoma The last lock like this was LeBron James to Cleveland. 2. Memphis Grizzlies -- Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 25, 2009

What's buzzing in college and NBA circles

Andy Katz

...the summer circuit soon, notably at Nike's LeBron James Skills Academy in Akron, Ohio, next month. •...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 22, 2009

NCAA's Eligibility Center won't play blame game

Andy Katz

Memphis' defense to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions is that it didn't find evidence of any fraudulent standardized test for its student-athlete (s...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Recession not stopping coaching buyouts

Andy Katz

The recession was supposed to curtail coaching moves this offseason. Boosters may not have the money to help offset buyouts, with various scandals...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Katz's Region Breakdowns: South

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From the best player to the hottest team, Andy Katz breaks down the South Regional.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

USF happy to have Gilchrist on board

Andy Katz

...with the Terps last winter/spring. He had valuable practice time going against then-senior Maryland forward James Gist. Gilchrist lost his last appeal in March. But had he stayed at Maryland he would have...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2008

At close-knit Davidson, humble Curry just one the guys ... sort of

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Around Davidson, N.C., a certain guy named Stephen Curry has earned rock-star status -- but don't think that means the point guard acts like it, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Coach K to help make Olympic program long-term success

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will remain involved with rebuilding the USA national teams.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Gonzaga's Daye doesn't have ACL tear, will only miss 3 weeks

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

All is good again at Gonzaga after star sophomore forward Austin Daye was told Thursday that he doesn't have a torn ACL that will require surgery and jeopardize his status for the upcoming season.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 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

A King's touch adds a dose of royalty to Akron's program

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

LeBron James never took a class at Akron or any other university, but he returns to his hometown school to lend his name, and fame, to his high school coach, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008