Portland 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, 2009No timetable for Ebanks' return
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWest Virginia coach Bob Huggins remained non-committal when sophomore Devin Ebanks will play for the first time this season after sitting out his third-straight game.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Ebanks expected to play Thursday
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWest Virginia sophomore forward Devin Ebanks is expected to make his season debut Thursday against Long Beach State in the opening round of the 76 Classic after sitting out the Mountaineers' first two games while dealing with personal issues.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 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, 2009Cuse's two-headed PG effective vs. Cal
Andy Katz, ESPN.comOne player can't replace Jonny Flynn. But can two? At MSG, Syracuse's two-headed point guard (Scoop Jardine and Brandon Triche) was the winning ticket.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 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, 2009Coble (foot) and Ryan (ACL) done
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorthwestern coach Bill Carmody said Sunday night senior forward Kevin Coble will miss the 2009-10 season with a foot injury, barring some unforeseen diagnosis Monday afternoon when Coble goes to see another specialist.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009Returning talent still the key for UNC
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDefending 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, 2009Izzo wants more memories on the wall
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIn his expansive basement, Tom Izzo has a memorabilia room that would send chills down the spine of any Michigan State fan. But there's room on the wall for more. Can the defending runner-up create new memories this season?
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Floyd breaks up fight at casino
Andy Katz, ESPN.comCoach Tim Floyd had purposely kept a low profile since he resigned at USC over allegations that he paid a handler of former Trojan player O.J. Mayo last May.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 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, 2009Beilein's preparation time never ends
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhether editing game tape on his laptop or creating wooden figurines of his players, Michigan head coach John Beilein is obsessed with one thing: preparation.
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