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UK Walls its way past North Carolina

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Freshman point guard John Wall dazzled everyone in attendance at Rupp Arena during Kentucky's 68-66 win over North Carolina.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Returning talent still the key for UNC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Defending national champ North Carolina lost four key players and picked up plenty of highly acclaimed freshmen. But as Monday's win over FIU demonstrated, the returning talent is still the key for UNC.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Krzyzewski: IU should 'celebrate' Knight's legacy

Andy Katz

DURHAM, N.C. -- Bob Knight hasn't said publicly whether he'll show up at Indiana for his induction into the university's athletics Hall of Fame on Nov...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 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

Williams cementing his own legacy

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As the reloaded national champs gear up for practice on a quest to defend their title, the coach of the Tar Heels still just wants to make Dean Smith proud. Roy Williams wouldn't have it any other way.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Trio of Tar Heels key to title defense

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The losses to the NBA are heavy, but North Carolina is still loaded with talent. Three players -- Marcus Ginyard, Ed Davis and Larry Drew II -- will hold the key to UNC's title defense.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 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

Pregame thoughts from press row

Andy Katz

...that's been the norm for Lawson to protect his toe during the day. UNC coach Roy Williams joked that when he was at the same award ceremony in 2005 with Raymond Felton prior to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Izzo, Williams sense magnitude of moment

Andy Katz

...It seems the Tar Heels face that pressure to perform at the highest level every season. Roy Williams has dealt with that weight since he began coaching. Kansas and North Carolina are two of the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Blowout gets an unlikely rematch

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

It seems like a lifetime ago now, but it's only been four months since North Carolina put the beatdown of a lifetime on Michigan State. With a national title at stake on the same court Monday night, will that first matchup mean a thing?

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Final Four offers plenty of story lines

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Four teams. One goal. The Final Four and its teams offer plenty of intrigue and story lines.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 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

Heels will be fine once Lawson returns

Andy Katz

...We would get shots easier. He can cover the ball, too, pretty good.'' North Carolina coach Roy Williams wasn't fretting the Tar Heels' standing with the NCAA tournament selection committee. The Tar Heels' body...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2009