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The Big 12 and Pac-10 play one of these, too

Andy Katz

...event is already under way, if you hadn't noticed, with Nebraska's 51-48 win over USC on Sunday giving the Big 12 a 1-0 start. The slate of games in the event...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Portland takes advantage of chance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It'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, 2009

Izzo wants more memories on the wall

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In 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, 2009

Floyd breaks up fight at casino

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Coach 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, 2009

Glasser adjusting to role as ASU's leading man

Andy Katz

Derek Glasser was unsure how to handle the attention. While he and James Harden were teammates at Artesia High (Calif.) and then at Arizona State,...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Could this be Northwestern's year?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Every 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, 2009

Sidney's lawyers show bank statements

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Renardo Sidney's attorney showed representatives from the NCAA Eligibility Center and Mississippi State bank statements from the family's two-year stay in the Los Angeles area in the hope to get the highly-touted forward eligible for the start of the SEC.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 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...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Cougars hope to run their way to a MWC title

Andy Katz

PROVO, Utah -- The first thing you notice about BYU is how much the Cougars want to run, run and run some more. BYU started team workouts last wee...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Five freshmen whose impact needs to be felt

Andy Katz

...who will be fascinating to track: Noel Johnson, 6-6 wing, Clemson Johnson signed to play at USC, but the allegations against Tim Floyd in the spring that he had paid $1,000 to O...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Agents and coaches battle for prospects

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Agents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

For Nov. 17 marathon, it'll be all hoops all the time

Andy Katz

...see how imposing Trevor Booker can be in the post and you'll see the impact former USC signee Noel Johnson makes on the perimeter. So why is Clemson playing this game? Last year the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Amid NCAA questions, Majok plugs away

Andy Katz

STORRS, Conn. -- The Connecticut basketball team had finished playing pickup for at least 30 minutes Wednesday, but Ater Majok was still on the floor ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Strange occurrence allows NU to challenge rule

Andy Katz

In a league with heavyweights like Kansas and Texas, Nebraska can't compete by going about the traditional way of recruiting. The Cornhuskers have...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009