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Paul on better terms with Coach K in Vegas

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Chris Paul hasn't forgotten his battles with Duke, but he's getting along great with Coach K as part of the U.S. national team.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2006

Seniors in Chicago have plenty to prove

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The stigma of playing in the NBA pre-draft camp isn't keeping seniors from trying to prove they're first-rounders.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2004

Ainge's former coach is expected to be on short list

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Paul Westphal, who coached current Celtics front-office honcho Danny Ainge in Phoenix, would coach Boston if it made him an offer to succeed John Carroll, a source close to Westphal told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2004

Nets' Jefferson volunteers for summer school

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

To become the star he hopes to be, Richard Jefferson volunteered for some summer work.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2002

Barkley: 'Nothing positive' about a Jordan comeback

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Charles Barkley tells ESPN.com's Andy Katz that he doesn't want Michael Jordan to make an NBA comeback.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2001

UK Walls its way past North Carolina

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Freshman point guard John Wall dazzled everyone in attendance at Rupp Arena during Kentucky's 68-66 win over North Carolina.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Ebanks' return was crucial for Mountaineers

Andy Katz

...title chances -- or for that matter reaching the Final Four in Indianapolis come April -- you weren't...pick if he chooses to declare for the NBA draft after this season. He's that good...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 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

Butler one of several ranked teams at 76

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Four ranked teams and several more NCAA tourney contenders make this year's 76 Classic field the best of any early-season tournament. Andy Katz offers a breakdown of the teams and explains what's at stake.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Return of Ebanks is key for Mountaineers

Andy Katz

...forward Da'Sean Butler.) Ebanks is coveted by NBA personnel as a possible first-round pick and...he'll help quite a bit for those final 10 regular season games and into the postseason...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Oh, what a day: Marathon Tip-Off roundup

Andy Katz

...have missed. All times are ET. Updated: 1:12 a.m. By Doug Gottlieb Here are some final thoughts at the end of this wild marathon: • Is it me, or is the whole setup...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Patterson wants to taste Kentucky glory

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Patrick Patterson has dealt with injuries and embarrassing losses, and saw his coach run of town in his short time at Kentucky. This season, he's hoping to experience something positive in Lexington.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Make no mistake: UK's Bledsoe is here to stay

Andy Katz

...the University of Kentucky's Craft Center, an NBA scout turned to me and said he wasn...in a blue sweat suit, sitting out the final game of his two-game NCAA suspension for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

What to watch for during this weekend's action

Andy Katz

A few teams have gotten a head start on the action, but for most of the country, this weekend marks the official beginning of the new season. The slat...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Returning talent still the key for UNC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defending national champ North Carolina lost four key players and picked up plenty of highly acclaimed freshmen. But as Monday's win over FIU demonstrated, the returning talent is still the key for UNC.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009