Williams cementing his own legacy
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAs 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, 2009Trio of Tar Heels key to title defense
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now
Andy Katz, ESPN.comThere will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009Hansbrough playing with purpose
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Heels 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, 2009UNC gains valuable intelligence from trip to Final Four venue
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNo. 1 UNC went to Detroit for a site survey of the Final Four venue, and the Heels got a feel for the Ford Field surroundings for what likely will be their return trip in April, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 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, 2008Tar 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, 2008Early entrants leave teams playing the waiting game
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith 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, 2008Last-minute draft decisions loom
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith 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, 2008Hook 'em Horns: Texas pre-preseason No. 1
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIt's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Committee gets it right as four No. 1s head to San Antonio
Andy Katz, ESPN.comIn the end, the committee got it right. As four No. 1 seeds head to San Antonio, each has a unique story with so much at stake, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008Williams, Pitino have their powerhouse programs back on track
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorth Carolina and Louisville are elite programs that needed CEO coaches and big personalities to take the helm. They got just that in Roy Williams and Rick Pitino, respectively. And now they'll face off with a Final Four berth on the line, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2008UNC has been waiting to atone for last year's Elite Eight loss
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAll year long, North Carolina used last year's Elite Eight loss to Georgetown as its main motivation. With the Tar Heels' easy win over Washington State, they're on the doorstep of their goal. Now they have to just go out and win, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2008UNC forward Wright could decide on NBA soon
Andy Katz, ESPN.comNorth Carolina freshman forward Brandan Wright is conflicted about whether or not he should enter the NBA draft, but a decision should be announced by Monday or Tuesday, Tar Heels coach Roy Williams said Sunday.
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