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Kruger rises above unexpected health scare

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Lon Kruger didn't expect a visit to the doctor's office to turn into a six-bypass surgery, and he didn't expect to enjoy the kind of success he's having at UNLV, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

Cincinnati joins UK, Arizona as recruiting winners

Andy Katz

Kentucky gets the nod for having the best recruiting class from the late-signing period and as well as the one with the most NBA-level talent. Cincinn...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Jennings on Europe, Rubio, NBA's age rule

Andy Katz

NEW YORK -- Brandon Jennings said if he goes in the top five in Thursday's NBA draft, he will earn the trailblazing tag that was stuck on him when he ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2009

O'Neill brings discipline USC craves

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Kevin O'Neill's passion for the game and diligence for detail in coaching should serve him well as USC's coach. On Saturday, athletic director Mike Garrett tagged him as Tim Floyd's replacement.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2009

Sources: Theus, Carlesimo on radar

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

USC's search to replace Tim Floyd has moved on beyond Pitt's Jamie Dixon and is now, for the time being, focused on coaches who have professional ties, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Lawal might return to Georgia Tech

Andy Katz

CHICAGO -- Gani Lawal was presumed to be gone. Despite skill deficiencies and playing for a Georgia Tech team that finished with two ACC wins, the s...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Lowe staying put at NC State

Andy Katz

NC State coach Sidney Lowe said he expects he'll get a phone call from new Washington Wizards head coach and good friend Flip Saunders about being an ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 23, 2009

Pre-draft changes could have major consequences

Andy Katz

Texas A&M's Donald Sloan declared for the draft Friday. Don't expect the first-round draft order to change. The same was true after the declarati...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Commish: Sun Belt teams have to take chances

Andy Katz

The Sun Belt Conference has to take chances to change its image as a one-bid league, according to commissioner Wright Waters. That's one of the re...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Heels will be fine once Lawson returns

Andy Katz

ATLANTA -- The only thing wrong with North Carolina is that Ty Lawson didn't play in the ACC tournament. There's nothing to see here. Keep moving. Ca...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2009

Elusive bid within reach for FSU

Andy Katz

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Leonard Hamilton has been here before, on the verge of earning an NCAA tournament berth with Florida State, confident that the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Theus waiting for right college opportunity

Andy Katz

...Diego State is now the new favorite in the Mountain West. With the Aztecs' overtime win over UNLV Tuesday night, SDSU moved to 6-2 in the MWC. • South Carolina's Devan Downey was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 04, 2009

Flawed Terps are Williams' main concern

Andy Katz

Gary Williams isn't going to talk about his job status. He's not worrying about anything but his team, which surrendered a 16-point lead Tuesday nig...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Vols drop their guard against Kentucky

Andy Katz

There's no way to sugarcoat what's going on at Tennessee. "We're struggling," Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl said Wednesday morning after the Vols los...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 14, 2009

UNC gains valuable intelligence from trip to Final Four venue

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

No. 1 UNC went to Detroit for a site survey of the Final Four venue, and the Heels got a feel for the Ford Field surroundings for what likely will be their return trip in April, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008