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C-USA: UAB and UTEP could challenge Memphis in March

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The 2008-09 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where C-USA stands with conference play on the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

With Monday deadline looming, it's decision time for many players

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Who's staying in the NBA draft? Who will return to school? With the draft deadline on Monday, some players have tough decisions to make this weekend, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008

Davis at peace as he starts up at UAB

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

New UAB coach Mike Davis couldn't sound more different than he did just six months ago, Andy Katz writes.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2006

Sampson, Huggins have best hope for quick success

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Which of the new coaches at high-major programs is poised to "pull a Pearl?" Andy Katz looks at nine of them.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2006

Missouri to introduce UAB's Anderson as coach

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Former UAB head coach Mike Anderson will be introduced as Missouri's next men's basketball coach at a 4 p.m. ET news conference, ESPN.com has learned.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2006

Playing under the radar ... for now

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Overshadowed or just simply overlooked, these players could emerge as conference stars this season.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2003

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

Lighty injury a tough blow for Buckeyes

Andy Katz

...UAB coach Mike Davis doesn't seem to be too worried about losing four players off an already thin roster. The reason is that two of the players were marginal role players for the Blazers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2008

Wild win sends UAB to NIT semifinals in NYC

Andy Katz

...Davis desperately needed a signature win at UAB, one that had lasting significance. But he had no idea it would come in such a bizarre circumstance. The Blazers beat Kentucky in Louisville last season, but...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Questions remain for players as practices begins

Andy Katz

This week brought a few reminders about how fleeting all the chatter about the strength and depth of teams can be. Check out this blotter: ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2008

At-large hopefuls angle for a bid

Andy Katz

The pool of teams that could find their way in as at-large teams is larger than what I provided Monday. The top 25, plus the 12 up for discussion, ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2008

Time for NCAA status check

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As the conference season begins, here are the locks and bubble teams for an NCAA bid.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2005

Deacons lead early top 50

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

There are plenty of contenders, but Wake Forest is the No. 1 pick in the Summer Sizzling Top 50.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2004

Following father's success never easy

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Win or lose, following in a legend's footsteps is never easy, as John Thompson III will find out at Georgetown.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2004