284 Results for playoff

Quick hitters: Cowboys forced to go small

Andy Katz

Quick hitters for Thursday: Since 6-foot-11 center Ibrahima Thomas has been dismissed from the team, Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford said the Cow...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2008

San Diego faces more adversity with another injury

Andy Katz

...herculean effort to get another shot this March. The Toreros were dealt a crushing blow to their postseason hopes, let alone their chance of catching Saint Mary's for second place in the conference (sorry...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Crawford, Holman lose appeals to play for different schools

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Former Indiana guard Jordan Crawford lost an appeal for a waiver to play this season at Xavier.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Sampson receives NCAA's harshest penalty

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Former Indiana coach Sampson, now an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks, received a five-year show-cause penalty -- one of the harshest the NCAA can levy against an individual.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Duke delivers another November-to-remember performance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After an impressive sweep through Southern Illinois and Michigan at the 2K Sports Classic, the Blue Devils can pronounce that this edition is much better prepared for a march toward March, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Nevada and Pitt's PG worries

Andy Katz

Quick hitters for Tuesday: • Nevada coach Mark Fox said he has no idea when starting guard Brandon Fields and freshmen Ahyaro Phillips and L...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2008

Obama's fame helps brother-in-law Robinson gain exposure for OSU

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Craig Robinson is grateful for the exposure his Oregon State basketball team is getting through the success of his brother-in-law, Barack Obama, but the coach is hoping his own success comes from bringing the Beavers out of the Pac-10's basement, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Wake hits refresh button with exciting freshmen

Andy Katz

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Saturday's Wake Forest practice was nearly two hours old, and coach Dino Gaudio's voice was still sharp. "Farouq, box out!" ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2008

UConn's Robinson hopes to prove himself

Andy Katz

STORRS, Conn. -- Stanley Robinson walked down the steps of Gampel Pavilion, stuck out his hand and reintroduced himself. That was the first visible c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Alford is older, wiser and no longer thinking about IU

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Steve Alford's name immediately comes up every time the Indiana job opens up. In the past, it was something he thought about. But he has everything he needs at New Mexico and isn't thinking about the Hoosiers job any longer, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008

Gaudio stabilizes Wake Forest after a difficult year

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In July 2007, Skip Prosser's sudden death rocked the Wake Forest community. But one year later, the Demon Deacons are as stable as ever under Dino Gaudio and poised for a big season -- although Prosser is never far from their thoughts, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008

A King's touch adds a dose of royalty to Akron's program

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

LeBron James never took a class at Akron or any other university, but he returns to his hometown school to lend his name, and fame, to his high school coach, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Source: O'Shea accepts 8-year deal to lead Bryant's foray into D-I

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Ohio University coach Tim O'Shea has accepted an eight-year, guaranteed contract to be the head coach at newly minted Division I member Bryant University, a source close to the coach said Thursday.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

What's next with Mayo and the NCAA?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The NCAA has a big, complicated case on its hands with the O.J. Mayo allegations. What's next?

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2008