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Coach K wants national and world title

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Mike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 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

NC State working back to good times

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Sidney Lowe and Monte Towe experienced great times playing for NC State basketball. Now the men who bleed Wolfpack red are looking to turn the falling program around as coaches.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Reactions vary to all-time rankings

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As 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, 2009

Sosa following in the path of Garcia

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The friendship between Francisco Garcia and Edgar Sosa is one borne of a shared school and a shared heritage.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Agents and coaches battle for prospects

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Agents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

O'Neill has plenty of work to do at USC

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Your job? Keep as many recruits as you can, re-recruit your own team and deal with NCAA allegations while recruiting for the future. It's been quite a first 40 days for new USC coach Kevin O'Neill.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009

Brackins spurns NBA's advances

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Iowa State forward Craig Brackins went from an unknown quantity to a possible lottery pick with a big performance against Kansas. But he opted against the NBA draft, returning to school to help bring the Cyclones out of the Big 12's basement.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 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

Picking the 25 best not an easy task

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Now that we know who's in and who's out, Andy Katz offers up the final version of his preseason top 25 -- at least until the fall.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Milestones, redemption await Harangody

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Luke Harangody has a shot to become a legend if he returns to Notre Dame. Or he can choose a more pedestrian career path and stay in the NBA draft. It won't be an easy choice.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 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

Six more weeks to sweat it out

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some schools have a Plan B. Some do not. Regardless, for the programs that have players testing the draft process without an agent, it is a nerve-racking time.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009

That's right -- a revised top 25 already

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the various underclassman decisions, much has changed over the past few weeks. With that in mind, here's a look at Andy Katz's new top 25 for the 2009-10 season.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 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