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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Nick Dorn looks on during a match vs. Michigan

After a Football Championship, the Pressure Is on for Indiana Basketball

After ending the season on the wrong side of the bubble, Indiana coach Darian DeVries reloaded in the portal and looks ready to contend in Year Two

By Andy Katz
Brendan Sorsby admitted to gambling approximately $90,000 on college and professional sports over the past four years

Katz: Texas Tech Shows Blatant Hypocrisy In Brendan Sorsby Case

NCAA rules state Brendan Sorsby's gambling past means he should be banned for life. One local judge and Texas Tech see it differently.

By Andy Katz
a collage of 5 college basketball players

Winners and Losers of the NBA Draft Deadline

Duke, Florida, Michigan State, Illinois win big as NIL money and championship dreams lure NBA Draft prospects back to college

By Andy Katz
Houston point guard Kingston Flemings had one of the most impressive showings at the NBA Draft Combine

Behind the Scenes at the NBA Draft Combine

From the still-bonded Michigan Wolverines to the busy hotel lobby, here’s an up-close look at the biggest names trying to play their way into the NBA

By Andy Katz
The NCAA rules committee is considering moving men's hoops from two halves to four quarters

Katz’s Corner: Is It Finally Time to Cut Men’s Basketball In Half?

In an era of change, the NCAA is considering adding another new wrinkle to men's hoops — four quarters instead of two halves

By Andy Katz
The March Madness logo on a Tournament game floor

More Madness!

EXCLUSIVE: Hoops HQ's Andy Katz talks tournament expansion with the men's and women's NCAA selection committee chairs

By Andy Katz
Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba will be in the spotlight when Duke begins its streaming partnership with Amazon

Deal With the Devil(s): Inside Duke's Partnership With Amazon

Andy Katz: the exclusive streaming partnership may be a sign of things to come

By Andy Katz
A recent legal win for the NCAA could eventually lead to a salary cap for college sports

Katz’s Corner: The Case for the Five Year Eligibility Model

Why the five year eligibility model is the best path forward for the NCAA. Also, a look back at last year's historic freshman class and more.

By Andy Katz
Brad Underwood led the Illini to their first Final Four since 2005 before being knocked out by UConn

What’s It Like to Be a Head Coach These Days? 'Nobody Sleeps'

ANDY KATZ: Brad Underwood’s efforts have Illinois reloaded for next season. Plus other news and notes from around college hoops during Portal Madness

By Andy Katz
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

Andy Katz: 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.

By Andy Katz
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.

By Andy Katz
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