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Catching up on the coaching carousel

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The college basketball coaching carousel is in full swing. Andy Katz looks at some of the significant hires to date.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Calipari ready for Kentucky stage

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

John Calipari spent part of his Saturday afternoon going over what he left behind in Memphis and what he sees on the horizon at Kentucky.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009

Cal will embrace all aspects of UK job

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Now that John Calipari is coaching at Rupp Arena, expect Kentucky to be a constant in any discussion about elite programs in the sport.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Sweet 16 preview: Chalk isn't so bad

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Last season made history, with four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. This year has already made history, with all the 1-, 2- and 3-seeds making the Sweet 16. Andy Katz previews the upcoming games.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Tigers on short list of title contenders

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Memphis' complete dismantling of Maryland on Saturday cemented the fact that the Tigers are contenders for the national title.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2009

Unlikely hero saves the day for Memphis

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Roburt Sallie picked a good time to turn in the game of his life. The Memphis role player exploded for 35 points as the Tigers rebounded to beat Cal State Northridge, avoiding a shocking first-round upset.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Katz's Regional Breakdowns: West

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The field of 65 is set. Allow Andy Katz to break down each region, starting out West.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Wildcats out of the wilderness and back in the Pac-10 title race

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arizona could have packed it in and given up on interim coach Russ Pennell and the season. But the Wildcats have now won three straight, and after a convincing win over UCLA, are back in the Pac-10 title race.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Thabeet casts shadow on Michigan's upset bid as Huskies win 11th straight

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Hasheem Thabeet's presence down low is giving opposing teams nightmares, as UConn continued to defend its No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Duke snapped out of its funk against Miami -- though it took the Blue Devils one half to do it.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009

Washington moves to head of the Pac

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Washington skidded out of the gates, but the Huskies have recently played like the team many thought they'd be in the preseason, including in Saturday's win over UCLA. U-Dub's win headlined a day full of hoops.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009

The good, the bad and the ugly

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From the good (Wake Forest, Louisville) to the bad (Arizona) to the just plain bizarre (Providence), Andy Katz looks at what we learned from Saturday's hoops action.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2009

C-USA: UAB and UTEP could challenge Memphis in March

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 2008-09 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where C-USA stands with conference play on the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

Kellogg returns to his roots in effort to lift UMass

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derek 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, 2008

10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008