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Duke delivers another November-to-remember performance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After 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, 2008

Heels hit road with no idea when Hansbrough will return

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

North 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, 2008

Kellogg returns to his roots in effort to lift UMass

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derek 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, 2008

10-pack of college hoops goodies to look for in '08-09

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

Saint Mary's Aussie import makes an impression in Beijing, USA

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

From 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, 2008

Obama's fame helps brother-in-law Robinson gain exposure for OSU

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Craig 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, 2008

Tar Heels on top as season sets to begin

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

North 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, 2008

Marquette players have faith in coach as Williams era begins

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

Vitale spoke from heart at Hall of Fame induction

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Dick 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, 2008

Gaudio stabilizes Wake Forest after a difficult year

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

In 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, 2008

Mark Prosser adjusts to life without Skip

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Mark 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, 2008

Williams prepares for the great expectations of 2008-09 season

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

UNC 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, 2008

Is one foot back on the 3-point line a step forward for NCAA hoops?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

As 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, 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

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