Duke delivers another November-to-remember performance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAfter an impressive sweep through Southern Illinois and Michigan at the 2K Sports Classic, the Blue Devils can pronounce that this edition is much better prepared for a march toward March, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Heels hit road with no idea when Hansbrough will return
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorth Carolina players acknowledge that their early-season play, especially defensively, is taking the pressure off Tyler Hansbrough and Marcus Ginyard as they rehab injuries, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Kellogg returns to his roots in effort to lift UMass
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDerek Kellogg is a UMass guy. He's from the area, played basketball there and spent the past eight years assisting his former UMass coach John Calipari at Memphis. Now Kellogg wants to bring the Minutemen back into national prominence, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 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, 2008Saint Mary's Aussie import makes an impression in Beijing, USA
Andy Katz, ESPN.comFrom Australia to Saint Mary's, Patty Mills has played in relative anonymity throughout his career. But an impressive showing at the Olympics has the nation, including NBA scouts, buzzing about this Aussie import, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008Obama's fame helps brother-in-law Robinson gain exposure for OSU
Andy Katz, ESPN.comCraig Robinson is grateful for the exposure his Oregon State basketball team is getting through the success of his brother-in-law, Barack Obama, but the coach is hoping his own success comes from bringing the Beavers out of the Pac-10's basement, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Tar Heels on top as season sets to begin
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorth Carolina is undoubetdly the No. 1 team as the 2008-09 season gets underway, but the rest of the field isn't a runaway decision.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Marquette players have faith in coach as Williams era begins
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith a new head coach and touted seniors looking to go their furthest in the NCAA tournament, there's a lot on the line for Marquette this season, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008Vitale spoke from heart at Hall of Fame induction
Andy Katz, ESPN.comDick Vitale joined basketball's most exclusive club Friday night, delivering a speech that conveyed his appreciation of the prestigious honor, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Gaudio stabilizes Wake Forest after a difficult year
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIn July 2007, Skip Prosser's sudden death rocked the Wake Forest community. But one year later, the Demon Deacons are as stable as ever under Dino Gaudio and poised for a big season -- although Prosser is never far from their thoughts, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008Mark Prosser adjusts to life without Skip
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMark Prosser misses the little things since his father's untimely death one year ago. And returning to Orlando, where Prosser was when he got the news his father had died, was a difficult experience, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008Williams prepares for the great expectations of 2008-09 season
Andy Katz, ESPN.comUNC coach Roy Williams knows his 2008-09 team, with its impressive talent and depth, will carry the burden of great expectations. So he's made it clear to his team that the Tar Heels' title hopes come first, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2008Is one foot back on the 3-point line a step forward for NCAA hoops?
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs the NCAA men's 3-point line moves back one foot, players and coaches differ as to how it will affect the game, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008With UNC trio back, make way for the Tar Heels
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWhat 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, 2008Tar Heels will be overwhelming favorites to win it all
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith 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, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "william" make the list?
