Williams prepares for the great expectations of 2008-09 season
Andy Katz, ESPN.comUNC 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, 2008Last-minute draft decisions loom
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the NBA now paying for early entrants' workouts, it doesn't make sense for some players not to test the draft waters. But some high-profile players waited until the 11th hour to decide, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008Williams, Pitino have their powerhouse programs back on track
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorth Carolina and Louisville are elite programs that needed CEO coaches and big personalities to take the helm. They got just that in Roy Williams and Rick Pitino, respectively. And now they'll face off with a Final Four berth on the line, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2008Love, Rose and Gordon are superstars with realistic title hopes
Andy Katz, ESPN.comKevin Love (UCLA), Derrick Rose (Memphis) and Eric Gordon (Indiana) are freshman superstars who could be the missing pieces in their teams' title runs, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007Tigers believe they have all the pieces for dominance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAfter back-to-back Elite Eights, the expectations are high in Memphis. And the school and coach did nothing to quell those hopes at Friday's Midnight Madness, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007Even Stuckey surprised by invite to New York City
Andy Katz, ESPN.comRodney Stuckey played at Eastern Washington in the shadows of bigger programs and bigger names. But he's emerged as one of the top prospects in this year's NBA draft, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007Hansbrough still burns over last year's Mason loss
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTyler Hansbrough hasn't let go of last season's loss to George Mason, and he's using that to fuel the Heels tournament run, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2007Elite prep stars are back in the college game
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe return of top-10 high school talent should have a significant impact on the college game, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006Florida can try to repeat with roster intact
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFlorida will make a full title defense because its star sophs never thought about leaving, Andy Katz writes.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006Hansbrough, Heels arrive ahead of schedule
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorth Carolina figured it would be near the top of the ACC this season. The Heels just didn't expect a freshman forward to lead them there.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2006UConn resembling '05 UNC national champs
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEntering its biggest road week of the season, UConn is showing more than a little similarity to last season's national champs.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2006Williams makes plays, freshmen step up for Duke
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt shouldn't come as a surprise that Shelden Williams stepped up for Duke on Friday night. What is surprising, Andy Katz writes, is how well freshman Greg Paulus and Josh McRoberts complement Williams.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2005UNC, Texas, Ohio State happy with classes
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTexas, UNC and Ohio State should be the big winners in the early signing period.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005Former UNC coach settling in at FAU
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTwo years after being bounced at UNC, Matt Doherty is back, showing new leadership at Florida Atlantic.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2005Winning title nothing compared to rebuilding
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThought winning a national title was Roy Williams' toughest challenge? Try rebuilding UNC from scratch.
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