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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Wisconsin's John Blackwell, a Michigan native, scored a game-high 26 points to help the Badgers deal the Wolverines their first loss of the season

NCAA Denies Eligibility to Former NBA Player

ANDY KATZ: The NCAA's policy regarding college eligibility and NBA contracts is coming into focus. PLUS: Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner is making his case for SEC Player of the Year.

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Morez Johnson Jr., who poured in 29 points in Michigan's 30-point thrashing of USC, is part of a dangerously deep Michigan squad

Andy Katz: History — and an Undefeated Season — For Michigan?

Start comparing the Wolverines to the legendary 1990-91 UNLV squad. Plus: Braden Smith makes history, California storms the ACC and more from a hectic week of college hoops.

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Wooden Award contender Cameron Boozer gives Duke a big edge over the rest of the ACC

Katz: Contenders and Pretenders in the Power Five Conferences

Is Duke for real? How dominant is the Big 12? Andy Katz separates the winners from the wannabes in every power conference to kick off 2026.

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James Nnaji played for the New York Knicks' Summer League team this year

Explaining How a 2023 NBA Draft Pick Is Playing College Ball

Andy Katz speaks to Baylor coach Scott Drew and the NCAA about James Nnaji — and another milestone in college eligibility

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No need to re-rank Yaxel Lendeborg, who was the top-rated portal player heading into the season and has only solidified his standing

Andy Katz: Ranking the 12 Best Transfers, and My Lock for the No. 1 NBA Pick

Two months into the season, who are the most impactful players to come through the portal?

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Although there is no timetable for a full return to coaching, Graves has returned to the ISU sidelines in a limited capacity

After Triple Bypass, Indiana State Coach Matthew Graves Feels “Extremely Grateful”

In the throes of recovery, coach Matthew Graves is thankful to be alive and patiently awaiting a full return to the sidelines

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Pryce Sandfort was a huge factor in the Huskers match against Illinois, pouring in 32 points on the way to a victory

Katz' Corner: Every Question Left for the Season's Dark Horses

The Cornhuskers and Pirates have soared past their lowly preseason expectations and may have the talent necessary to keep the good times rolling

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After a sluggish first half, Smith sparked Purdue to victory over Minnesota, finishing with 15 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds and 5 steals

Braden Smith Igniting Purdue’s Title Quest

The best playmaker in the country was at the top of his game in the second half of Wednesday's blowout win over Minnesota. Smith needs to duplicate that performance the rest of the way to help the Boilermakers finally realize their national championship aspirations.

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Yaxel Lendeborg and Michigan have looked unbeatable at times but it will be tough to stat unblemished with plenty of Big Ten road games on the schedule

Just How Good Are the 8 Remaining Undefeated Teams?

Can Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Iowa State or the other blemish-free teams run the table?

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Darian Devries' meticulously-recruited Hoosiers look like a well-oiled machine

Andy Katz: Indiana's Rebuild Is Ahead of Schedule

First-year coach Darian DeVries's team lost at Minnesota, but is ready to win. The Hoosiers need to prove that against Louisville on Saturday.

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Cameron Boozer's fantastic start for Duke has him in the chase for the National Player of the Year, not just Freshman of the Year

Katz's Corner: The Inside Scoop on a Whopping 41 Teams

Michigan State is off to a sizzling start, while Providence and NC State had weeks to forget. Andy Katz unpacks a bountiful Feast Week.

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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

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