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Sampson receives NCAA's harshest penalty

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Former Indiana coach Sampson, now an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks, received a five-year show-cause penalty -- one of the harshest the NCAA can levy against an individual.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Henderson's 20 minutes of fame

Andy Katz

NEW YORK -- Regardless of what occurs when Duke plays Michigan on Friday night in the final of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer (ES...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2008

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, 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

Final checkups as season gets under way

Andy Katz

I'll be checking in with teams from my top 25 and beyond over the next five days before the official start of the season Friday. • No. 5 UCLA ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2008

USF happy to have Gilchrist on board

Andy Katz

Quick hitters for Friday: • South Florida is constantly swimming upstream in the Big East. The Bulls need all the help they can get to stay c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Holiday's over as UCLA frosh prepares for college game

Andy Katz

...look. 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, 2008

Wake hits refresh button with exciting freshmen

Andy Katz

...Al), 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, 2008

At-large hopefuls angle for a bid

Andy Katz

The 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, 2008

Take a chill pill, Kansas' title seems safe

Andy Katz

...LSU and Baylor were three of the schools recruiting Arthur the most. Dallas Independent School District superintendent Michael Hinojosa, according to ABC affiliate WFAA, wants a new investigation into Arthur's academic records and those...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Sources: UA guard Beverley academically ineligible for '08-09

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arkansas guard Patrick Beverley won't play for the Razorbacks this season, the school said Friday.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008

Disappointing night for many early entrants

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Forget 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, 2008

Rose 'chases greatness' with a passion for winning

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derrick 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, 2008

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Rose 'chases greatness' with a passion for winning

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derrick 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, 2008