Andy Katz

Andy Katz

Andy Katz is Hoops HQ's Senior Correspondent. Katz worked at ESPN for 18 years as a college basketball reporter, host and anchor. He's covered every Final Four 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 Twitter at @theandykatz.

Andy Katz: Inside an Alabama Star's Amazing Recovery

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is back on the court only 11 months after rupturing his Achilles — and he's showing no rust

Andy Katz: Pay-for-Play Is Good for the Game

The first six days saw great performances and compelling games. Plus, a big win for the Tar Heels and more thoughts on the new season.

Michigan State Will Go As Far As Jeremy Fears Takes It

The Spartans’ point guard, who fought his way back from a bullet wound, inherits a big legacy with loads of responsibility

Defending Champ Gators Open With a Loss, and a Lot of Questions

Florida loses to Arizona 93 - 87, and has work to do in replacing the guard trio from last year's title run

Katz’s Corner: Succession Comes to Creighton, Inside the Latest Injury News

Andy Katz talks injuries, Creighton's succession protocol, G League converts, Final Four weekend, the new kings of Madison Square Garden and more

"You Have to Be Strategic": 11 Head Coaches on the New Replay Challenge Rule

Matt Painter, Bill Self, Penny Hardaway, Dusty May and more break down the replay challenge rule and college basketball's newest strategic dimension

Andy Katz’s Top 10 Storylines for 2025-26

Katz, Hoops HQ’s new senior correspondent, is ready to raise the curtain on the new college hoops season