Don't discount Bucks and Illini in Big Ten race
Andy Katz...He's a playmaker who will handle the ball, initiate the offense and ensure that fellow guards William Buford, Jon Diebler and David Lighty get their hands on the ball as well, before Turner likely...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009Reactions vary to all-time rankings
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia" hits bookstores, the all-time program rankings by Jeff Sagarin are sure to generate some discussion. Some coaches have already gotten it started.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Five freshmen whose impact needs to be felt
Andy KatzCollege basketball practice officially starts in a little less than a month, but all across the country, coaches are quietly working with their teams ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 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, 2009Will these teams pick up first league win?
Andy KatzQuick hitters for Friday, beginning with the remaining teams looking for a win in conference play: • DePaul (8-17, 0-12 Big East): According to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 13, 2009Is Wake Forest the best team in the country?
Andy KatzCHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Selection Sunday is two months from today, and Wake Forest has every reason to believe it could be the best team in the countr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2009Illini fighting way back to Big Ten contention
Andy Katz...have much room to boast. The Illini were 16-19 last season. The buzz from the Deron Williams-Dee Brown years was long gone. The hangover from losing Eric Gordon to Indiana was still raw...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 24, 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, 2008A year later, Illinois is unbeaten again
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIllinois is unbeaten again, and you wonder if the Illini even know what it's like to lose.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2005Brown ready to lead Illini
Andy Katz, ESPN.comOnce Dee Brown broke his foot before the NBA draft, everyone knew he'd be the leader for Illinois.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005Brown likely to return to Illinois after break
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIllinois guard Dee Brown broke his right foot during a game at the NBA pre-draft camp on Wednesday, likely forcing the junior to withdraw from the NBA draft, Brown told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2005Both UNC, Illinois face massive roster changes
Andy Katz, ESPN.comUNC and Illinois had great runs this season. Roster overhauls may make that impossible next year.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2005A national crown elevates Illinois into the elite
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIllinois already is one of college basketball's most successful programs. A title will make it one of the elite.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2005Who would each team go to in the clutch?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comYou just sense that we'll see another final-second shot this weekend. Who'll take it?
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005All four have already proven themselves
Andy Katz, ESPN.comEach of the Final Four coaches has accomplished plenty without considering this year's title.
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