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, 2009UCLA's Howland recruits through appendicitis
Andy KatzBen Howland's right side had been bothering him for about a week. But it wasn't pressing enough to keep him from traveling during a recruiting period....
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2009Fargo no longer just the name of a movie
Andy Katz...a dark comedy, a bitter wind chill. Nothing about Fargo says college basketball -- until now. North Dakota State, in its first season as a full member in Division I, begins the Summit League tournament in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2009Sorting out another wacky Wednesday
Andy Katz...if we can get that win [at Ohio State on Sunday] we'll see. We've beaten...bubble teams have that many. Not Wisconsin. Not Penn State. Not Michigan. Not Minnesota. Not even Ohio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 04, 2009No style points for PSU; just a key road win
Andy Katz...game tape from Penn State's win over...15 for the Nittany Lions. Penn State beat...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 19, 2009Gophers need to rebound to rebound
Andy Katz...Sure, a win helps the overall profile and keeps the team in the chase to catch Michigan State. But more than anything, Minnesota needs to show that it can rebound from another Big Ten setback...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 21, 2009Ford Field becoming fan-friendly for Final Four
Andy Katz...attend for $10 a ticket. But there won't even be tickets since there will be a state-of-the-art pass system. Students will be seated with their respective bands to give the Final...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2008Looking ahead to six holiday tournaments
Andy Katz...U. vs. Kansas State Projected NCAA teams...UNC Wilmington vs. Penn State Bottom half...finally get the Nittany Lions back to the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009Americans pass first true road test
Andy Katz...case this week, Serbia. Coaches from the United States -- Wisconsin's Bo Ryan and Miami's Frank...five straight free throws: the first two by Penn State's Talor Battle, the next two by...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 08, 2009Geving looks to keep PSU dancing
Andy Katz, ESPN.comJust a few years ago, Portland State had never been to an NCAA tournament. With back-to-back trips to the Big Dance in the bag, expectations are higher. Welcome to your new job, Tyler Geving.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Champ Week: Story lines to follow
Andy Katz, ESPN.comYou can be assured the selection committee members will keep a close eye on this week's conference tourney results. What are some of the most important story lines they'll be following? Let Andy Katz fill you in.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009Cardinals win Big East title outright
Andy Katz, ESPN.comLouisville had the chance to win the Big East title outright with a win over WVU. The Cardinals did just that. Elsewhere, bad losses are leaving some teams clinging precariously to the bubble.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2009ND still upbeat despite missed chance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's desperate times for two Big East teams: Notre Dame and Georgetown. The Hoyas earned a pivotal win at Villanova while the Irish missed a golden opportunity at UConn. Meanwhile, LSU clinched the SEC title while Blake Griffin returned in dominating fashion for Oklahoma.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2009Boeheim endorses Thabeet for Big East POY
Andy KatzSTORRS, Conn. -- A second has been made on Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun's unofficial motion to tab Hasheem Thabeet as the Big East player of the year...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 12, 2009Izzo still has high hopes for Spartans
Andy Katz...Thursday: • Michigan State coach Tom Izzo...a win at Penn State. He played...far out the Nittany Lions were hitting shots...
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