USC anxiously waits on Stepheson
Andy Katz• North Carolina transfer center Alex Stepheson won't play for USC against UC Irvine on Saturday, but the hope is that a decision on his appeal ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2008Holiday's over as UCLA frosh prepares for college game
Andy Katz...The 2007-08 freshman class skewed the learning curve for this fall's crew. Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo, Kevin Love and Eric Gordon came into college looking like men, played like...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008Wake hits refresh button with exciting freshmen
Andy Katz...Woods and Walker shows just how much more freakish last season's heralded freshman class was. Michael Beasley, Kevin Love, Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo and Eric Gordon -- all lottery picks -- had developed bodies...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2008At-large hopefuls angle for a bid
Andy KatzThe pool of teams that could find their way in as at-large teams is larger than what I provided Monday. The top 25, plus the 12 up for discussion, ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 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, 2008Beasley, Mayo, Bayless make final impressions on Heat before draft
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMichael Beasley, O.J. Mayo and now even Jerryd Bayless are all wondering if they're going to end up in Miami at the end of draft night Thursday.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 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, 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 works out for Heat in Santa Monica Saturday
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMemphis freshman guard Derrick Rose worked out in front of the Heat coaching staff Saturday in California.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008Rose tries to sway Bulls into drafting him ahead of ... Beasley?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDerrick Rose desperately wants to be the face of his hometown Chicago Bulls. He's not hiding his feelings one bit.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 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, 2008Sources: MRI needed after another knee injury strikes draft prospect Walker
Andy Katz, ESPN.comRepresentatives for Bill Walker were scrambling to secure a commitment from a team in the late first round on the eve of the withdrawal deadline for the NBA draft after Walker injured his right knee during a workout in Oakland over the weekend.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 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.
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