Kellogg returns to his roots in effort to lift UMass
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDerek Kellogg is a UMass guy. He's from the area, played basketball there and spent the past eight years assisting his former UMass coach John Calipari at Memphis. Now Kellogg wants to bring the Minutemen back into national prominence, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 200810-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Evans ready after first-practice jitters pass
Andy Katz...little sign of being on edge during practice at Memphis, where he will be counted on to provide energy and points on a new-look Tigers team this season. The heralded freshman from Chester, Pa...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2008Still hurting from title game, Memphis ready to rebound
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTwo minutes. That's all it took for Memphis' championship dreams to go from a reality to a nightmare. The Tigers have put the disappointment behind them, but they haven't forgotten, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Disappointing night for many early entrants
Andy Katz, ESPN.comForget about the record-setting 10 freshmen in the first round. Many underclassmen -- such as the undrafted Jamont Gordon and Davon Jefferson -- learned the NBA draft can be cruel, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Rose 'chases greatness' with a passion for winning
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDerrick Rose cares so much about winning that he'll tear up after a loss, even those ridiculous AAU summer games. It's that competitiveness that will make him a special player in the NBA, John Calipari says.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Despite a season of turmoil, Bayless and Gordon are top draft prospects
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEric Gordon and Jerryd Bayless endured drama swirling around their programs for most of last season. But both played well enough to warrant top-10 billing in the NBA draft, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008Rose 'chases greatness' with a passion for winning
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDerrick Rose cares so much about winning that he'll tear up after a loss, even those ridiculous AAU summer games. It's that competitiveness that will make him a special player in the NBA, John Calipari says.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008With UNC trio back, make way for the Tar Heels
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhat does the return of the UNC trio, Ronald Steele, Chase Budinger and A.J. Abrams mean for their teams? Andy Katz breaks down all the withdrawal deadline decisions.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008Tar Heels will be overwhelming favorites to win it all
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, UNC is the early favorite to win it all. Here's the early 2008-09 Top 25, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008One-and-dones have low academic requirements too
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAccepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Calipari: We let national title 'slip out of our hands'
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMemphis was three seconds away from a national title. Instead, an epic collapse of missed free throws and not fouling at the right time cost the Tigers the championship, writes Andy Katz.
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