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Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters
Andy Katz, ESPN.comACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Portland takes advantage of chance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's an oft-made statement: Just give the mid-major a chance on a neutral court. Portland got that chance at the 76 Classic -- and the Pilots have taken full advantage.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Portland trouncing leaves UCLA stunned
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt 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, 2009Butler one of several ranked teams at 76
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFour 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, 2009Let's remember: It's still just November
Andy Katz, ESPN.comSome teams look unbeatable. Some look awful. Some conferences look great. Some not so much. But are we really ready to make definitive statements after just one full week of games? Let's hold off on that.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Patterson wants to taste Kentucky glory
Andy Katz, ESPN.comPatrick 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, 200924 things for the 24-hour marathon
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAre you brave and/or crazy enough to watch the entire 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon on the ESPN family of networks? Andy Katz -- who is attempting to do just that -- has come up with 24 things to watch.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Could this be Northwestern's year?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEvery 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, 2009Harangody has unfinished business
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAfter Notre Dame's disappointing season, Luke Harangody was close to entering the NBA draft. But with so much still to accomplish, both individually and as a team, he knew he had to return to the Fighting Irish.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Williams cementing his own legacy
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs 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, 2009NC State working back to good times
Andy Katz, ESPN.comSidney Lowe and Monte Towe experienced great times playing for NC State basketball. Now the men who bleed Wolfpack red are looking to turn the falling program around as coaches.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Reactions vary to all-time rankings
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Bad news piles up for Kansas
Andy Katz, ESPN.comKansas, the projected No. 1 team in the country this season, has had a troubling last couple of weeks. How is Bill Self handling the poor behavior of his team?
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009Dyson: Back and better than ever
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWatching in street clothes as your team makes a run to the Final Four is tough. Watching as they fall short of a title is even tougher. You think UConn's Jerome Dyson is excited to start the season?
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Pair emerges from fatherly shadows
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEach 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.
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