Portland takes advantage of chance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt'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, 2009Assessing where UCLA, Butler stand after Friday
Andy KatzANAHEIM, Calif. -- Check the brackets again to make sure the Butler-UCLA game wasn't a semifinal. It sure felt like it was, especially when the Anahe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009Ebanks' return was crucial for Mountaineers
Andy Katz...come April -- you weren't watching Friday. It's pretty obvious Ebanks needs to play for West Virginia to contend. His two steals were the cap of a 14-point (5-5 FT), nine...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009Mystery Ags provide a good first clue vs. Clemson
Andy Katz...may now. It's just one game -- and the Aggies still have to play No. 8 West Virginia in the semifinal of the 76 Classic on Friday -- but a 69-60 win over Clemson...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 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, 2009Mazzulla happy to be back with Mountaineers
Andy KatzANAHEIM, Calif. -- West Virginia's Joe Mazzulla made his mark with a near triple-double against Duke in the 2008...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 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, 2009Golden Gophers try to avoid legal distractions
Andy KatzANAHEIM, Calif. -- Minnesota assistant coaches were making their way toward a late-night team meal Tuesday night at the Hilton, feeling pretty swell a...
Blog Entry | 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, 2009Return of Ebanks is key for Mountaineers
Andy KatzDevin Ebanks' unexplained leave of absence for personal reasons is serious enough that West Virginia coach Bob Huggins won't even drop a hint at what his star sophomore player is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009Oh, what a day: Marathon Tip-Off roundup
Andy Katz...drop-off is due to Jrue Holiday's leaving early and the staff's misjudgment of the West Coast talent it has missed on -- the Wear twins, Klay Thompson, Deon Thompson and Larry Drew II...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009Rider hopes MSU win carries into March
Andy Katz...State will be fine and win the SEC West and earn at the very least an at...and possibly steal a road game Thursday at Virginia, even if they lose Saturday at Kentucky, they...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 200924 things for the 24-hour marathon
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAre you brave and/or crazy enough to watch the entire 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon on the ESPN family of networks? Andy Katz -- who is attempting to do just that -- has come up with 24 things to watch.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009In league rankings, power shifts to the Midwest
Andy Katz...up with Seton Hall and St. John's having a real shot at an NCAA bid. West Virginia should be the favorite, despite Villanova's high ranking. But the Wildcats, Connecticut, Georgetown, Syracuse and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009Healthy Roe would add another dimension to MSU
Andy KatzEAST LANSING, Mich. -- Kalin Lucas threw lobs up to Delvon Roe with the assumption that he could grab and slam. And why shouldn't he be able to? That...
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