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.
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Baker-Mazara battled a tight hamstring to deliver a standout performance for the Trojans

Chad Baker-Mazara Makes History, Leads USC to Maui Title

Despite a tight hamstring, the well-traveled senior earns MVP honors and leads the Trojans past Arizona State in the championship game

By Andy Katz
Rodney Rice suffered a shoulder injury in the second half vs. Seton Hall and did not return to the game

Maui 'Owie': USC Wins, But Star is Injured

Guard Rodney Rice is questionable for Wednesday’s Maui Invitational final against Arizona State. Plus, more news and notes from Maui.

By Andy Katz
Arizona’s Jaden Bradley was left off preseason All-American lists but he's playing like he deserves being mentioned among the best

Andy Katz: Stop Complaining About Thanksgiving Tournaments

With Feast Week underway, fans of college basketball should celebrating — not deriding — multiple-team events like the Maui Invitational

By Andy Katz
Jaxon Kohler logged 20 points in a dominant showing against the Kentucky Wildcats

Well-Rounded Michigan State Routs Kentucky in Champions Classic

The Spartans shot 50 percent from the field, had 25 assists and dominated on the boards in beating the Wildcats by 17. How high is their ceiling?

By Andy Katz
Dominant performances from senior Tamin Lipsey are lofting the Iowa Cyclones to the top of the Big 12

Andy Katz: The Seniors Are Balling, Too

Meet the elder statesmen of college ball. Plus: Mikel Brown Jr. takes up the mantle at Louisville, stories from Rick Pitino and shoutouts across the NCAA.

By Andy Katz
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. dropped 17 points on the night of his return

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

By Andy Katz
Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels earned an important early win over Kansas

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.

By Andy Katz
Jeremy Fears has overcome a lot to become a key player for the Spartans this 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

By Andy Katz
Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland and Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries during a stoppage in play

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

By Andy Katz
Creighton coach Greg McDermott (right) is at ease with successor Alan Huss (left) back on his bench

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

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The new call challenge rule adds another dimension to the college game. Most head coaches are already strategizing.

"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

By Andy Katz
Rick Pitino (left), Braden Smith (center) and Boogie Land (right) headline some of this season's most intriguing storylines

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

By Andy Katz