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Gordon no longer on UCLA's team

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Drew Gordon's departure from UCLA had been in the works for weeks, according to a source. Ultimately, conduct that was detrimental to the team led to a "mutual parting," between the two parties.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Coach K wants national and world title

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Mike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Varnado's block party extends to Serbia

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

He blocks shots in Starkville, Serbia and all points in between. And with this decision to return to a loaded Mississippi State team, Jarvis Varnado has a real chance to become the most prolific shot-blocker in NCAA history.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

U.S. to play Israel for bronze

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Russia stunned the United States Friday in the World University Games semifinals, nipping the favored Americans 69-68 at Belgrade Arena in Serbia.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Dixon rebuffs another USC overture

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

USC made another run at Pittburgh's Jamie Dixon, but continued to be rebuffed, a source said Friday.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Off the court Boeheim focuses on helping others beat cancer

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Jim Boeheim's post-cancer run is quite impressive. He is an example that having cancer is hardly a reason to quit. In fact, it's a reason to dig in and work even harder at everything you do, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2008

Krzyzewski to decide Team USA future after Duke's season ends

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski said Friday night he's open to any position in USA Basketball but it was too early to discuss his future as national team head coach for the 2010 World Championships and the 2012 Olympics in London.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Coach K to help make Olympic program long-term success

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will remain involved with rebuilding the USA national teams.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Sources: UA guard Beverley academically ineligible for '08-09

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arkansas guard Patrick Beverley won't play for the Razorbacks this season, the school said Friday.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008

Coach K juggling Duke shake-up, Olympic team as he goes for gold

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Mike Krzyzewski already has had a busy offseason, as he's had to completely reshuffle his coaching staff. But the busy summer is just starting, as his Olympic duties are about to begin, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Low, Weaver an unconventional but successful pair

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

They don't come from basketball hotspots. They were both under-the-radar players, even last summer at the Pan Am trials. But Derrick Low and Kyle Weaver are as big a part of the turnaround at Washington State as anyone, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008

Coach K talks USA hoops, Duke's disappointing end last season

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is never at a loss for words, and he shares his thoughts about Team USA's great chemistry and Duke's four-game slide into a disappointing first-round out last season.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2007

WSU's Low and Weaver giddy at Pan Am trials

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Washington State's Derrick Low and Kyle Weaver can't believe they were even invited to the Pan Am trials. They'd better start getting used to this national recognition thing.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2007

U.S. cuts Pan Am roster to 14 heading into Brazil trip

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The Pan Am Games about to begin, the USA Basketball selection committee took to thinning the U.S.'s roster from 30 to 14 Saturday.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2007