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Henderson's 20 minutes of fame

Andy Katz

NEW YORK -- Regardless of what occurs when Duke plays Michigan on Friday night in the final of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer (ES...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 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

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

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

Jennings hopes to sign overseas by Aug. 1

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Former Arizona recruit Brandon Jennings is expected to sign with a European-based agent as early as Monday, Jennings' advisors told ESPN.com Friday.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 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

Rose 'chases greatness' with a passion for winning

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derrick Rose cares so much about winning that he'll tear up after a loss, even those ridiculous AAU summer games. It's that competitiveness that will make him a special player in the NBA, John Calipari says.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Jennings considering playing in Europe instead of college

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Arizona signee Brandon Jennings is looking at the unprecedented option of playing overseas next season to get ready for the 2009 NBA draft if he's not eligible to play for the Wildcats next season.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008

Rose tries to sway Bulls into drafting him ahead of ... Beasley?

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derrick Rose desperately wants to be the face of his hometown Chicago Bulls. He's not hiding his feelings one bit.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

Rose 'chases greatness' with a passion for winning

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Derrick Rose cares so much about winning that he'll tear up after a loss, even those ridiculous AAU summer games. It's that competitiveness that will make him a special player in the NBA, John Calipari says.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

Greene, projected to be chosen between 10 and 20, will stay in draft

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Syracuse freshman Donte Greene will stay in the NBA draft after signing with an agent this week.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008

The uncertain Tide: Hendrix, Steele test the waters

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Alabama could be one of the SEC favorites next season if Richard Hendrix and Ronald Steele come back to school. Of course, that leaves coach Mark Gottfried quite uncomfortable as he watches his two stars compete at the pre-draft camp, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008

Tar Heels scoff at 'testing the waters'

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

"Testing the waters" might be common vernacular for underclassmen declaring for the NBA draft, but the UNC trio of early entrants -- Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green -- all say they're in the draft to get into the league this year, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008

Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NBA now past, teams can take stock of what their rosters will look like in 2008-09. But it's not easy, since many players are just testing the waters and could return to school, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008

Last-minute draft decisions loom

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With the NBA now paying for early entrants' workouts, it doesn't make sense for some players not to test the draft waters. But some high-profile players waited until the 11th hour to decide, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008