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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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

By Andy Katz
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?

By Andy Katz
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

By Andy Katz
Pryce Sandfort has played an inconsistent season, between monster performances in January and and recent troughs vs. Michigan and Illinois

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

By Andy Katz
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.

By Andy Katz
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?

By Andy Katz
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.

By Andy Katz
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.

By Andy Katz
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