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Schedule allows Lobos to be MWC contenders

Andy Katz

...the contenders. The Lobos weren't expected to challenge for the Mountain West title, not with BYU, UNLV and San Diego State loaded up for a conference title run. The Lobos were supposed to be...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Mystery Ags provide a good first clue vs. Clemson

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Texas A&M was the mystery team here. No one knew if the Aggies were true contenders outside the top two in the Big 12. Not eve...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Mazzulla happy to be back with Mountaineers

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- West Virginia's Joe Mazzulla made his mark with a near triple-double against Duke in the 2008 NCAA tournament. The Mountaineers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

In league rankings, power shifts to the Midwest

Andy Katz

Ranking the conferences is always going to be a debate without a real winner. What matters most to someone is open for discussion. For me, I look a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Once-fired Monson: 'I enjoy life again'

Andy Katz

There is a chance, albeit a small one, that Long Beach State could meet Minnesota in next month's 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif. If it occurs -- likel...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Rebuilding is not a word Utah fans like to use

Andy Katz

SALT LAKE CITY -- What made Arizona and USC send out back-channel inquiries to Utah's Jim Boylen for their open head-coaching jobs this offseason? ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Cougars hope to run their way to a MWC title

Andy Katz

...we're bigger and stronger." The Cougars should be the favorite for the Mountain West title, with UNLV and San Diego State lurking. But the odds are in BYU's favor as no other team...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Looking ahead to six holiday tournaments

Andy Katz

Here's a quick glance at the early-season tournaments either owned by ESPN or in partnership with ESPN that announced their pairings Tuesday. For a wo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009

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

Marks coaching just hoops at UTPA

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It took Texas-Pan American three months to find a coach. The well-traveled one they ended up with certainly knows a thing or two about taking the long road.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 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

'Shoes' finds Division I fit again at FDU

Andy Katz

Greg Vetrone was unofficially banished, sent away through a mutual understanding so UNLV could move on after violations emerged in the late 1990s. Vetrone wasn't given any show-cause...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Callero ready to rebuild Mustangs

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As the middle child of 16, Joe Callero knows how to fight for space. So climbing up the Big West ladder is something the new Cal Poly coach is ready to handle.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009