Mountaineers prove contender status
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWest Virginia coach Bob Huggins can downplay it all he wants, but his Mountaineers are good. Real good. A tournament title at college basketball's deepest early-season event proved it.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009No timetable for Ebanks' return
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWest Virginia coach Bob Huggins remained non-committal when sophomore Devin Ebanks will play for the first time this season after sitting out his third-straight game.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Ebanks expected to play Thursday
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWest Virginia sophomore forward Devin Ebanks is expected to make his season debut Thursday against Long Beach State in the opening round of the 76 Classic after sitting out the Mountaineers' first two games while dealing with personal issues.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Butler one of several ranked teams at 76
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFour ranked teams and several more NCAA tourney contenders make this year's 76 Classic field the best of any early-season tournament. Andy Katz offers a breakdown of the teams and explains what's at stake.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Beilein's preparation time never ends
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhether editing game tape on his laptop or creating wooden figurines of his players, Michigan head coach John Beilein is obsessed with one thing: preparation.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop
Andy Katz, ESPN.comSome tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThere will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009Katz's Region Breakdowns: Midwest
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFrom the most talented team to the best story, Andy Katz breaks down the Midwest Regional.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009Big East looking top-heavy heading into league play
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs Big East play begins -- with the league looking more top-heavy than ever -- Andy Katz breaks down what each team needs to do to make the league's best case for a record 10 bids.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2008Big East: UConn and Pitt are teams to beat heading into '09
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe 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 the Big East stands with conference play on the horizon.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 200810-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the new college basketball season set to tip off, Andy Katz highlights 10 things to watch, including games to keep an eye on, surprise teams and hidden gems.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Tar Heels will be overwhelming favorites to win it all
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, UNC is the early favorite to win it all. Here's the early 2008-09 Top 25, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008Projected as high as eight, WVU's Alexander will stay in draft
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWest Virginia junior forward Joe Alexander will remain in the NBA draft and not return to the Mountaineers, Alexander told ESPN.com in a text message Sunday afternoon.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008Alexander mulls NBA draft or 'glory time' at WVU
Andy Katz, ESPN.comJoe Alexander is a likely lottery pick, but he knows that if he were to return to West Virginia, the Mountaineers could contend for a national title, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Big East bearing down for brutal 2008-09 season
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIn this age of college players leaving early, the Big East didn't see many defections. And that's bad news for coaches in the mega-league, which will boast four Final Four favorites and 10 squads with realistic NCAA tournament hopes, writes Andy Katz.
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