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If a Final Four is taken away, did it ever exist?

Andy Katz

...fall. Memphis officials say the NCAA's ruling against the Tigers in 1985, in which then-Memphis State was accused of several NCAA violations, never forbade the school from hanging the Final Four banner it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 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

Opposing coaches in awe of Kentucky's haul

Andy Katz

...Calipari had turned down UK, alum and current Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford may have been the next...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009

Katz's Region Breakdowns: East

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From the most intriguing player to the hardest team to figure out, Andy Katz breaks down the East Regional.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Sorting out another wacky Wednesday

Andy Katz

...after leaving Princeton. "We'll see what happens, but if we can get that win [at Ohio State on Sunday] we'll see. We've beaten some pretty good teams. It's always 'Who have...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Wildcats out of the wilderness and back in the Pac-10 title race

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arizona could have packed it in and given up on interim coach Russ Pennell and the season. But the Wildcats have now won three straight, and after a convincing win over UCLA, are back in the Pac-10 title race.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Quick hitters: Cowboys forced to go small

Andy Katz

...Since 6-foot-11 center Ibrahima Thomas has been dismissed from the team, Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford said the Cowboys will go with four -- and often five -- guards. Thomas was the only true...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Williams has players, opponents believing in Terps

Andy Katz

...believe him." Maryland pulled the upset of the loaded eight-team field, knocking off No. 6 Michigan State in a convincing 80-62 final Thursday at the Milk House on the campus of Disney's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2008

Maryland vs. Georgetown a big deal

Andy Katz

...tournament. So this upcoming meeting has occurred by chance, aided by Maryland's upset win over Michigan State on Thursday night. And we're glad it happened. Hopefully this won't be a rare occurrence...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2008

What to watch for during this weekend's action

Andy Katz

...move the meter much, but there is significance with a number of tipoffs this weekend. Friday Morehead State at Kentucky (ESPNU, 6:30 ET): UK won't have star freshman John Wall (serving the second...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Rebuilding is not a word Utah fans like to use

Andy Katz

...play. And he's a disciple of Michigan State's Tom Izzo and former Houston Rockets coach...a last-second dunk during an eight-point Cowboys win). Boylen has also grabbed the microphone and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Memphis may have company atop C-USA

Andy Katz

Angel Garcia hasn't played a minute for Memphis since he arrived a year ago. Yet, the news that he tore his ACL made headlines across the country,...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Strange occurrence allows NU to challenge rule

Andy Katz

...8 points in 36 games, including scoring 35 in an NCAA tournament first-round win over Cal State-Northridge. Finally, now that the eligibility issue is done, Sadler said he has a Big 12-level...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Beyond No. 1, there's plenty going on

Andy Katz

...The team that wins the lottery for the top pick will land the rights to draft the Oklahoma sophomore forward on June 25. More intriguing is the drama of how the rest of the draft...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009

UConn left to wait as Majok explores his options

Andy Katz

Connecticut student Ater Majok, who hasn't played a minute for the Huskies since arriving from Australia, declared for the NBA draft Thursday. But tha...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 24, 2009