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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

Last-minute draft decisions loom

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

Williams, Pitino have their powerhouse programs back on track

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

North 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, 2008

Love, Rose and Gordon are superstars with realistic title hopes

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Kevin 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, 2007

Tigers believe they have all the pieces for dominance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After 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, 2007

Even Stuckey surprised by invite to New York City

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Rodney 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, 2007

Hansbrough still burns over last year's Mason loss

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler 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, 2007

Elite prep stars are back in the college game

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The return of top-10 high school talent should have a significant impact on the college game, Andy Katz writes.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006

Florida can try to repeat with roster intact

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Florida will make a full title defense because its star sophs never thought about leaving, Andy Katz writes.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006

Hansbrough, Heels arrive ahead of schedule

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

North 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, 2006

UConn resembling '05 UNC national champs

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Entering 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, 2006

Williams makes plays, freshmen step up for Duke

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It 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, 2005

UNC, Texas, Ohio State happy with classes

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Texas, UNC and Ohio State should be the big winners in the early signing period.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005

Former UNC coach settling in at FAU

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Two years after being bounced at UNC, Matt Doherty is back, showing new leadership at Florida Atlantic.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2005

Winning title nothing compared to rebuilding

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Thought winning a national title was Roy Williams' toughest challenge? Try rebuilding UNC from scratch.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005