March Madness 365 With Andy Katz

Andy Katz talks with Kansas HC Bill Self about the Jayhawks journey from losing on opening night to securing the #1 ranking in the country. Andy ranks his Top-10 breakout freshmen who were ranked outside the preseason Top-20 recruiting rankings. NCAA Director of Media Coordination/Statistics David Worlock joins to explain the new NET rankings and how it will impact March Madness. Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week. via Knit

Andy Katz catches up with Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors at teammate Draymond Green's Michigan State jersey retirement ceremony. ESPN analyst Robbie Hummel joins to break down the entire college basketball landscape. Andy ranks his Top-10 most surprising teams of the season thus far. Maryland senior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. joins to talk about the Terps 10-0 start. Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week. via Knit

Andy Katz talks with Stephen F. Austin forward Nathan Bain about his game-winner to upset #1 Duke, and the outpouring of support for his family's recovery from Hurricane Dorian (7:35). West Virginia HC Bob Huggins joins to talk about the Mountaineers 7-0 start (19:38). Andy ranks his Top-10 Player of the Year contenders (33:00). ESPN's Jimmy Dykes joins to discuss the Battle 4 Atlantis and how Michigan is proving the experts wrong (39:45). Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week (1:02:25) via Knit

Andy Katz talks with Texas guard and leukemia survivor Andrew Jones about his incredible journey to get back on the court (7:00). Duke guard Tre Jones joins to talk about the Blue Devils establishing a defensive identity, and winning the 2K Empire Classic (15:15). Andy ranks his Top-10 from the past week (19:55). ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins to discuss November trends that could matter in March (22:16). Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week (34:30). via Knit

Many predicted Florida to be a Final Four team this season, but their 0-2 start proves that may not happen! Head Coach Mike White explains what he and the team need to do to right the ship, what he expects of Kerry Blackshear Jr. moving forward, and the shooting improvements he's already seeing in Scottie Lewis. North Carolina freshman point guard Cole Anthony speaks to upholding the Anthony name, being his own man (despite his dad's success at both the college and NBA levels), and the most challenging aspect of making the jump from highschool to college. And Pac-12 Network and LA Clippers announcer Don Maclean talks about the Pac12's great start, and why they were able to make such improvements as a league. He also weighs in on UCLA, USC, Oregon, Arizona and Washington! Plus a new #KatzRankz, Andy's Top 10 of the week! via Knit

Brendan Quinn from The Athletic was at the Michigan State game on Sunday night when Cassius Winston took the court following the tragic loss of his younger brother, Zachary, and talks about Cassius' incredible performance among the support of his dad, brother, and basketball family. Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann's team is off to a 2-0 start, and is preparing to face Villanova and in-state rival, Cincinnati. He speaks to his team's tough schedule, and his hopes for their season. And Markus Howard from Marquette weighs in on the team's improvements from the summer, why he's focused on diversifying his own game, and what makes the Wisconsin rivalry great. via Knit

The regular season is finally here! Andy Katz welcomes in all four coaches from each of the top-ranked teams in this year's Champions Classic, and previews the 2019-20 season. Tom Izzo discusses Michigan State's experienced roster and all that comes with being ranked #1 (3:30). John Calipari talks about the defensive identity of the #2 Wildcats and learning from last year's Champions Classic (10:34). Andy gives his picks for All-American teams by ranking his top-10 players in college basketball (17:25). Mike Krzyzewski talks about #4 Duke's talented freshman class, returning leaders, and a wide open field (22:00). Bill Self talks about the imposing frontcourt of the #3 Jayhawks and integrating newcomers. Andy looks ahead and breaks down the most intriguing matchups during Opening Week (32:29). NCAA Senior VP of Basketball Dan Gavitt joins to talk storylines and rules changes for the 2019-20 season (46:15) via Knit

In this Big 12 preview show, Andy Katz is joined by ESPN's Fran Fraschilla to breakdown the Conference's biggest stories (4:30). Andy ranks his Top-10 players in the Big 12 for the upcoming season (14:50), talks with Shaka Smart about the Longhorns quest for consistency (18:35), catches up with Scott Drew about Baylor and Conference depth (23:50), and chats with Preseason All-Big 12 selection Devon Dotson about the Jayhawks (27:41). Andy talks with Bruce Weber about expectations for Kansas State (32:38), and discusses Iowa State's unique Home Court advantage with Steve Prohm (36:33), before looking ahead to his locks and bubble teams from the Big 12 in March (40:15). via Knit

It's the SEC Conference Preview with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, Florida's Kerry Blackshear, Jr., and Tom Crean from Georgia! Bruce Pearl addresses the tournament expectations on Auburn, and how their style of play may change with 5 returners and 8 newcomers. Rick Barnes explains why he loves the leadership that Tennessee has already cultivated after losing Grant Williams, and why he thinks Tennessee deserves another tournament run this season. And Kerry Blackshear Jr., discusses his reasons for transferring home to Florida, and the lessons he learned at Virginia Tech. Plus, former Ole Miss head coach turned SEC Network analyst, Andy Kennedy, breaks down the conference team-by-team. via Knit

In this ACC preview show, Andy Katz is joined by ACC Network analyst Carlos Boozer to breakdown the biggest stories in the Atlantic Coast Conference (7:25). Andy ranks his Top-10 players in the ACC for the upcoming season (16:30), catches up with Roy Williams about the new-look Tar Heels (20:33), talks to Virginia senior Braxton Key about the Cavs reboot (26:00), and chats with Chris Mack about building a foundation at Louisville (32:00), before looking ahead to his locks and bubble teams from the ACC in March (38:47). via Knit

In this Big Ten preview show, Andy Katz is joined by Big Ten analyst and former 1992 Player of the Year, Jim Jackson, to breakdown the biggest stories within the Conference (5:44). Andy ranks his Top-10 players in the Big Ten this season (14:23), catches up with Mark Turgeon about Maryland's high expectations (18:07), talks to Michigan senior guard Zavier Simpson about playing for new head coach Juwan Howard (21:56), and chats with Fred Hoiberg about bringing a winning culture to Nebraska (26:32), before looking way-ahead to his locks and bubble teams from the Big Ten in March (31:51). via Knit

It's a preview of the Pac-12 with Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley, and Casey Jacobsen from FS1 and the Pac-12 Network. Coach Hurley talks about his returning players, the expectations for the upcoming season, who has potential to make the tourney in the Pac-12, and how his personal experience has contributed to the success of ASU. And Casey Jacobsen and Andy break down who they believe to be the top 4 in the Pac-12, which teams are on the bubble, who might this season's sleeper, which players have a shot at Player Of The Year, and why Casey believes Mick Cronin is the perfect coach for UCLA. Plus, Andy's Top 10 Pac-12 players. via Knit

Jordan Nwora is Andy's pre-season ACC Player Of The Year, and his school, Louisville, is one of Andy's pre-season #1 seeds heading into the season. Jordan talks team chemistry, their expectations and goals for this year, and what he did this summer to improve not only his game but also his leadership skills. Then ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg explains why he's so high on Maryland, how he feels about Michigan State as the predicted winner of the Big 10, and what Chris Beard has done to turn Texas Tech into a successful program. Then North Carolina Central head coach LeVelle Moton weighs in on how he's built such a successful program, the challenges that HBCUs typically face when it comes to funding and TV contracts, how programs like his can recruit 5-star type talent in the future, and what his experience was like with Team USA's gold-winning U19 team this Summer. via Knit

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks about losing Grant Williams to the NBA and the Boston Celtics, and how he plans to fill the hole left in his roster. He also talks about the change in the 3-point line, how they're preparing to face Kansas in Kansas in January, and the importance of work ethic and culture. Then Penn State Senior Forward Lamar Stevens updates the status of his team, and explains why Marion Jones is going to be a key piece to the team's success. He talks about improvements he hopes to make in his own game, and the challenge of overcoming last year's losing record. Plus, Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Pauga from Michigan State, who created the KPI, one of the 6 metrics that the NCAA men's basketball selection committee uses to determine selections and seedings, joins to discuss Andy's preseason bracket. via Knit

Kentucky head coach John Calipari shares the key to Kentucky's consistent success over the last 10 years, and explains how he plans to grow that legacy over the next 10! He offers insight to this year's roster, schedule, and some thoughts on how the new 3-point line will likely impact the game. Then Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks about the effect that last year's Final Four run is having on this year's team, how recruiting has changed, and why Auburn's pre-season ranking at #24 is legit! He also talks about what practice has been like with 5 returning Seniors, and 8 newcomers including 6 freshman. And ESPN's Fran Fraschilla caught a lot of basketball over the Summer, and breaksdown what he saw from Texas Tech, Georgetown, and Memphis. He also has thoughts on Texas, TCU, and Baylor, and why the balance in the Big 12 will make it hard to pick a worst team in that league. Plus, Andy's 5 schools that he knows he's going to be wrong about! via Knit

The Final Four in the Team Of The Decade tourney has been decided, and Andy's got three of the four team coaches. Michigan State Hall of Fame Head Coach Tom Izzo speaks to the importance of the fan base and building a lasting culture as a means of success. He also updates Joshua Langford's injury rehab, and explains what Andy's pre-season National Player of the Year, Cassius Winston, has been working on this Summer. Then Matt Painter from Purdue checks in with news from Carson Edwards first summer with the Boston Celtics, and how Coach Painter plans to fill the void left in his roster as a result of Carson being drafted. And UCONN's Dan Hurley says UCONN's move to Big East next year is a huge win for the fans! He talks about the effect that the move is already having on recruiting and the program's culture. via Knit

Texas Tech sophomore guard, Kyler Edwards, shares details from the Red Raiders Bahamas trip, and explains why he thinks the team's primed for another NCAA tournament run this coming season! Then Georgia Tech head coach, Josh Pastner, has thoughts on the ACC as a league, his incoming freshman, USC transfer Jordan Usher, and the strength of their upcoming schedule. And Mike DeCourcy from the Sporting News and the Big Ten Network breaks down the Big Ten schedule, the team of the Decade, and his potential preseason number 1. Plus, Andy's 5 Most Important Big Ten games in December. via Knit

DePaul University Head Coach Dave Leitao shares expectations for his team which includes two-time transfer Charlie Moore. He also addresses the violation of the coach control rule by a former DePaul associate head coach, and how Leitao and his staff will handle the 3-game suspension that Coach Leitao is forced to serve as a result. And he pays tribute to Student Manager Aameer Sahi whom the team lost to cancer last week. Then USC's Andy Enfield joins to speak candidly about last year's disappointing season (and what exactly derailed it), and how he hopes to improve this season. He also weighs in on "one and done" players and the value they bring any team, the state of the Pac12 this season, and what he hopes the league as a whole can do better this year. Plus, Andy's Top 5 impact players of the Summer. via Knit

Providence Head Coach Ed Cooley is fresh off his trip to Peru where he led the Big East All-Star team to a bronze medal in the Pan-Am Games. He speaks to the experience on and off the court, his assistants, Brown's Mike Martin and Seton Hall's Kevin Willard, and bonding with the players he'll face off against this coming season. He also offers some analysis on returners Myles Cale from Seton Hall, Ty-Shon Alexander from Creighton, Villanova's Collin Gillespie, and his own David Duke and AJ Reeves. Plus, Amy Dash, Legal Analyst for CBS and Fox Sports Radio, joins to discuss the NCAA's amended rule about agent representation for players who wish to retain their amateur status around the draft process. via Knit

Former Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli is excited about his new assistant job at Michigan! He talks about Head Coach Juwan Howard, what he hopes to contribute to Juwan's program and staff, and the role that longtime friend and current Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari played in the whole thing! Phil breaks down the Michigan roster, how he plans to approach games, and how he feels about the new recruiting schedule and process. Then, Northwestern University Head Coach Chris Collins checks in as his team gets ready to head to France and Italy later this month. He talks about the bonding and skill building he hopes the trip will accomplish for a very young team that graduated 6 Seniors last year! Coach Collins also remembers Duke's incredible Tournament run of 2010, and the amazing win over Butler in the final seconds of the game to take the Championship. via Knit