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Vandy should be right in the thick of SEC race

Andy Katz

In roughly six weeks, you'll know if Vanderbilt is a real serious player for the SEC East title. By that time, the Commodores could be through th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Enough madness to go around

Andy Katz

Some quick hitters after nearly five hours of our coverage of Midnight Madness on Friday night on ESPNU: • The Kentucky event was unprecedented...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some 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, 2009

USC has plenty of options, starting with Dixon

Andy Katz

Pitt coach Jamie Dixon returned from a family vacation in Hawaii on Sunday. He was scheduled to be in Pittsburgh on Monday and then head out to Colora...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 14, 2009

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009

Sweet 16 preview: Chalk isn't so bad

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Last season made history, with four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. This year has already made history, with all the 1-, 2- and 3-seeds making the Sweet 16. Andy Katz previews the upcoming games.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Katz's Region Breakdowns: Midwest

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From the most talented team to the best story, Andy Katz breaks down the Midwest Regional.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009

Wildcats out of the wilderness and back in the Pac-10 title race

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arizona could have packed it in and given up on interim coach Russ Pennell and the season. But the Wildcats have now won three straight, and after a convincing win over UCLA, are back in the Pac-10 title race.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Thabeet casts shadow on Michigan's upset bid as Huskies win 11th straight

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Hasheem Thabeet's presence down low is giving opposing teams nightmares, as UConn continued to defend its No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Duke snapped out of its funk against Miami -- though it took the Blue Devils one half to do it.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009

Kansas signs Self to new 10-year, $30 million contract

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Bill Self, the Kansas basketball coach who guided the Jayhawks to their first NCAA championship in 20 years, signed a 10-year, $30 million contract.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Tar Heels will be overwhelming favorites to win it all

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

With UNC trio back, make way for the Tar Heels

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

What does the return of the UNC trio, Ronald Steele, Chase Budinger and A.J. Abrams mean for their teams? Andy Katz breaks down all the withdrawal deadline decisions.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008

Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It'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, 2008

UNC stunned as Kansas outplays the Heels

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Roy Williams took the blame for North Carolina's loss to Kansas in the national semifinals. But the Tar Heels had no answers after the stunning 18-point defeat, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2008