Andy Katz

Andy Katz

Andy Katz is Hoops HQ's senior correspondent. He is also an analyst for the Big Ten Network and Turner Sports, and a national correspondent for NCAA.com. Previously, he spent 18 years at ESPN as a college basketball reporter, host and anchor. He has covered every NCAA Final Four tournament since 1992, and is a former president of the United States Basketball Writers Association. Katz can also be seen covering college basketball on Big Ten Network during the regular season. Follow him on X at @theandykatz.
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In a scenario not uncommon in this era of college basketball, Jamarques Lawrence left Nebraska for a NIL deal with Rhode Island only to return to the Cornhuskers a year later

Katz’s Corner: How to Strengthen NIL Contracts

Coaches agree that collective bargaining is essential to fix the current state of NIL contracts. Arriving at that goal will not be easy.

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Clockwise from Top Left: Brad Underwood of Illinois, Michigan's Dusty May, Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and Dan Hurley of UConn

Andy Katz Interviews All 4 Final Four Coaches

Dan Hurley, Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May and Brad Underwood are doing their best to soak up everything the Final Four has to offer

By Andy Katz
Lendeborg has been a revelation for a Wolverines team that will contend for a national title.

Andy Katz: Key Storylines for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight

Senior correspondent Andy Katz picks his top storylines ahead of the NCAA Tournament's second weekend. PLUS: Shoutouts for fallen teams — Vandy, Gonzaga, UCLA and more.

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Andy Katz’s NCAA Tournament Bracket Reset: Picks for the Sweet Sixteen and Beyond

Bracket Reset: Andy Katz Re-Picks the Tourney From the Sweet Sixteen On

Hoops HQ senior correspondent Andy Katz presents his refreshed bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including a disaster for the Big East

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Hoops HQ's senior correspondent Andy Katz makes his picks

Andy Katz's Bracket

Hoops HQ's senior correspondent Andy Katz selects his picks for the 2026 March Madness NCAA tournament

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First-year head coach Ryan Odom has made his Virginia Cavaliers top contenders for the ACC title

Andy Katz: 8 First-Year Coaches to Watch In the NCAA Tournament

Miami’s Jai Lucas and South Florida’s Bryan Hodgson are among several first-year coaches building contenders. PLUS: Senior Night is dying. Can it be saved?

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Point guard Braden Smith leads a group of talented Purdue seniors

Still Time for Purdue to Achieve Ultimate Goal

The preseason favorites have been a disappointment so far, but the experienced Boilermakers can change the narrative this spring

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Senior Alex Karaban embraces UConn head coach Dan Hurley after a win over Seton Hall

Andy Katz: UConn's Alex Karaban Is a Model Player for the Modern Era

The Huskies senior is a rare example of a modern college basketball player who stayed in one place, and was rewarded for it

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Jon Scheyer led his Blue Devils to a win over No. 2 Michigan on Saturday

Andy Katz: Is Duke's Jon Scheyer Coach of the Year?

Fred Hoiberg and Dusty May may been favorites earlier this season, but Duke's rise has made Scheyer a serious candidate for the award

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If Duke is to steal a neutral court victory over Michigan, it'll take a defensive masterclass from Cameron Boozer

Duke's Defense Is Elite, But No. 1 Michigan Awaits

The Blue Devils are playing their best defense under Jon Scheyer. How will it hold up against the nation's top team on Saturday?

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Providence’s Duncan Powell Sets off a Brawl with a Horrendous Foul on St. John’s Bryce Hopkins

Andy Katz: I Had a Front Row Seat at the St. John's - Providence Brawl

Bryce Hopkins' return to Providence led to an on-court melee. Andy Katz offers ways to prevent a similar scene in the future and breaks a chaotic week in college hoops.

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North Carolina senior Seth Trimble celebrating his winning shot over rival Duke

Katz’s Corner: Seniors Steal the Spotlight in the ‘Year of the Freshman’

This season's freshman class could be the best ever in the history of college hoops, but the seniors took center stage this weekend. PLUS: Coaches who have delivered in new jobs, thoughts on court storming and much more

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