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Gordon no longer on UCLA's team

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Drew Gordon's departure from UCLA had been in the works for weeks, according to a source. Ultimately, conduct that was detrimental to the team led to a "mutual parting," between the two parties.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Portland trouncing leaves UCLA stunned

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It was the lowest point total and the most lopsided loss of the Ben Howland era at UCLA. And it came at the hands of … Portland? The Pilots appear legit. Can we say the same about the Bruins?

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Coble (foot) and Ryan (ACL) done

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Northwestern coach Bill Carmody said Sunday night senior forward Kevin Coble will miss the 2009-10 season with a foot injury, barring some unforeseen diagnosis Monday afternoon when Coble goes to see another specialist.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Could this be Northwestern's year?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Every year since 1939, the NCAA has held a tournament at the end of the season. Not once has Northwestern been invited. Could this finally be the season that concludes with a dance?

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Sidney's lawyers show bank statements

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Renardo Sidney's attorney showed representatives from the NCAA Eligibility Center and Mississippi State bank statements from the family's two-year stay in the Los Angeles area in the hope to get the highly-touted forward eligible for the start of the SEC.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Beilein's preparation time never ends

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Whether editing game tape on his laptop or creating wooden figurines of his players, Michigan head coach John Beilein is obsessed with one thing: preparation.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Williams cementing his own legacy

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As the reloaded national champs gear up for practice on a quest to defend their title, the coach of the Tar Heels still just wants to make Dean Smith proud. Roy Williams wouldn't have it any other way.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Agents and coaches battle for prospects

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Agents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Pair emerges from fatherly shadows

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Each is a rising soph and the son of a former No. 1 overall pick. But Wazzu's Klay Thompson (son of Mychal) and Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III (son of you-know-who) don't have comparable burdens.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Rebel returns with gold-medal glory

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Terrico White was an unknown recruit with an uncertain future. Then an injury to an Ole Miss teammate gave him a chance. The gold medalist and SEC frosh of the year certainly seized the moment.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Four jobs later, Peterson returns to ASU

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Nearly a decade after departing Appalachian State the first time, Buzz Peterson had a comfortable life in the NBA alongside pal Michael Jordan. The allure of the bench was too much, though. He's back in Boone, N.C.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Sources: Theus, Carlesimo on radar

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

USC's search to replace Tim Floyd has moved on beyond Pitt's Jamie Dixon and is now, for the time being, focused on coaches who have professional ties, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Source: Theus to meet with USC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

USC couldn't get Pitt's Jamie Dixon to take the vacant head coaching job but a second option has emerged in former Sacramento Kings and New Mexico State coach Reggie Theus.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Meeks remains in draft

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Kentucky junior Jodie Meeks has informed new Kentucky coach John Calipari that he is staying in the NBA draft and forgoing his senior season.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009