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, 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, 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, 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.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Huggins already making his mark at his alma mater
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAt long last, Bob Huggins is coaching in the Big East at his alma mater. And despite preconceived notions of Huggs, the players are welcoming his new offense and emphasis on defense, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007Huggins grateful for second chance at alma mater
Andy Katz, ESPN.comBob Huggins wasn't too comfortable Saturday as he recruited for West Virginia at his old stomping grounds in Cincinnati. But he's settling in nicely in Morgantown, writes Andy Katz.
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