That's a wrap on the 2021-22 men's college basketball season! Immediately following the Kansas Jayhawks victory in the National Championship, Andy chats on the court with MOP Ochai Agbaji, Remy Martin and Bill Self. Andy also ranks his Top-10 moments of the Tournament and catches a gracious Hubert Davis outside the locker room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2022•16 min
The 2022 National Championship is set - UNC vs. Kansas. After the Tar Heels stunned the Blue Devils, Andy caught up with Coach K to reflect on his final game. Andy also chats with Armando Bacot, Jay Wright and Bill Self in this Final Four special episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 03, 2022•16 min
On site in New Orleans, Andy sits down with each Final Four head coach. Duke's Coach K talks about what it means to play in his Final Four finale, while North Carolina's Hubert Davis explains the magnitude of Duke and UNC meeting in the Tournament for the first time. Villanova's Jay Wright shares the emotions of the team after losing Justin Moore on the court and Kansas' Bill Self discusses Ochai Agbaji's impact for the Jayhawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more ab...
Apr 01, 2022•41 min
Andy reacts to the Blue Blood Final Four - UNC vs Duke and Villanova vs Kansas. Fresh off their victory over Miami, Bill Self and Ochai Agbaji join Andy on the court in Chicago. Big Ten Network's Robbie Hummel talks about the Tournament thus far and looks ahead to New Orleans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2022•18 min
After a wild weekend, Andy reacts to the First and Second Rounds of the 2022 Tournament. With the Sweet Sixteen set, Andy ranks the teams in order. Arkansas’s JD Notae joins Andy to talk about the Razorbacks journey back to the Sweet Sixteen and the task at hand with Gonzaga. Providence’s Nate Watson talks Ed Cooley's leadership and the Friars' matchup with Kansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2022•22 min
Ready for March Madness? After a full day to digest the 2022 Bracket, March Chadness makes his return to pick apart Andy's bracket, look at easiest paths and even create a 'Chaos Final Four.' Andy ranks his Top-10 fan bases in the first and second rounds. Reigning National Championship head coach Scott Drew joins Andy to discuss the path ahead for No. 1 seed Baylor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2022•39 min
Fresh off Selection Sunday, Andy gives his initial reaction the 2022 Bracket and catches up with Committee Chair Tom Burnett to discuss the seeding of the 68 teams. Andy ranks his Top-10 Players on double-digit seeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2022•16 min
After UNC's stunning victory over Duke in Coach K's finale at Cameron Indoor, Andy talks with UNC beat writer C.L. Brown about the atmosphere in Durham and what lies ahead for the two foes. Andy ranks his Top-10 conference tournament games he's looking forward to this weekend. Sporting News' and Fox Sports Bracketologist Michael DeCourcy previews Champ Week with Andy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2022•35 min
NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Selection Committee Chairman Tom Burnett joins Andy in a discussion about where the committee stands heading into March and how the last 4 teams are decided. Andy ranks his Top 10 teams to keep an eye on as the regular season comes to a close. In a powerful interview, Andy speaks with University of San Francisco's Volodymyr Markovetskyy, Dzmitry Ryuny and Yauhen Massalski about supporting each other through the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/l...
Mar 01, 2022•37 min
CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander join Andy to discuss the recent postgame incident between Michigan and Wisconsin, the effect it will have on the Wolverines down the stretch and more. Andy ranks his Top 10 teams from the selection committee’s Top 16 reveal. Texas Tech forward Bryson Williams discusses the Red Raiders’ defensive prowess and how the team’s culture is key to finding success in a stacked Big 12 Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more ab...
Feb 22, 2022•33 min
ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins Andy to dive deep in to potential bubble teams and how they could punch their ticket to the Tournament. Andy ranks his National Player of the Year candidates and Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe shares his love of rebounding and how the Wildcats have found their rhythm in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2022•30 min
After another week of college basketball, Andy is back to list out his top title contenders at this point in the men's college basketball season. Providence head coach Ed Cooley joins the pod to talk about his team's success and look ahead. HBCU All-Stars LLC Founder Travis Williams discusses the inaugural HBCU All-Star Game, which will be played Final Four Weekend in New Orleans. Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren shares what it's like to play for the Zags alongside Drew Timme. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Feb 08, 2022•38 min
Andy Katz is back and with February upon us, he is ranking the top new hires of the 2021-22 men's college basketball season. Two of the coaches on the list, Porter Moser and Shaka Smart, join to talk about their early success and discuss how they ended up in the perfect place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 01, 2022•30 min
Auburn's Bruce Pearl joins Andy to discuss his disappoint being ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll and how he's used the transfer portal to be a top contender in men's college basketball. Houston's Kelvin Sampson talks about how his team has overcome adversity to find themselves in a position to make another run. Andy ranks the Top-10 teams who are on the rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2022•36 min
CBS Sports’ Seth Davis joins Andy to discuss the current status of men’s college basketball, NPOY candidates and more. Andy ranks his Coach of the Year candidates and is joined by a few who top his list. Baylor’s Scott Drew shares his recipe for success after the Bears' undefeated start to the season and Minnesota’s Ben Johnson talks about diversity in coaching and the lessons learned from coaches such as Tom Izzo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad cho...
Jan 04, 2022•45 min
Andy catches up with Niko Medved and E.J. Liddell as both of their teams feel the effects of the spike in COVID-19 cases. The Colorado State head coach provides an update on his health after testing positive and looks ahead to his team's return to the court. The Ohio State forward discusses the Buckeyes pause and how they continue to stay in shape. Andy ranks his current NPOY candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Dec 21, 2021•38 min
After a month of college basketball, Andy is back to talk all things college hoops. ESPN'S Bob Wischusen joins the pod to discuss calling games with Dick Vitale after his return to the mic. Andy ranks his Top-10 most surprising teams to start off the season and catches up with Purdue's Trevion Williams, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Alabama's Jaden Shackelford along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 07, 2021•36 min
After the first week of college hoops, Andy breaks down the start of the season with ESPN’s Seth Greenberg, UCLA’s Tyger Campbell, Memphis’ Penny Hardaway and Tennessee’s Kennedy Chandler. Andy ranks his top-10 teams who lived up to the hype in Week 1 and March Chadness makes his return for weekly picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2021•46 min
As the 2021-22 season approaches, Andy seeds the top-16 candidates for the March Madness Preseason Player of the Year. He catches up with UCLA's Johnny Juzang, Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim, Illinois' Kofi Cockburn and Gonzaga's Drew Timme - all topping the list. Head to @marchmadness to vote for the #MMPPoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2021•31 min
Andy invites FOX Sports’ Mark Titus and Tate Frazier to help him break down the top teams in each of the 5 major conferences and debate which conference would make the top 6. Andy ranks his Final Four dark horses and catches up with Arkansas’ Eric Musselman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 05, 2021•55 min
On a special edition of Katz Rankz, Andy ranks his Top-25 returning players for the 2021-22 college basketball season. He catches up with Mississippi State's Garrison Brooks, Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim, Texas' Marcus Carr and Illinois' Kofi Cockburn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2021•29 min
In light of the conversations around prioritizing athletes' mental health, Andy talks to NABC’s Craig Robinson, Providence’s Ed Cooley and Navy’s John Carter Jr. From a coach, player and executive director's perspective, the group discusses how the stigma has evolved and how we can continue to move forward in this space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 03, 2021•31 min
Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman joins Andy to break down some of the top prospects of the 2021 NBA Draft. Andy gives us his Mock NBA Draft of Lottery teams. Auburn's Sharife Cooper talks challenges of last season season, what he showed on the court for the Tigers and shares his watch party setup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2021•39 min
Villanova head coach Jay Wright joins Andy Katz for an offseason chat about coaching in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the NBA Draft and his induction into the Hall of Fame. In this edition of Katz Rankz, Andy reflects on the next head coaches who he thinks should get the HOF nod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2021•24 min
Andy Katz delivers with all content surrounding the NBA Draft early entry deadline. Basketball News' Matt Babcock joins the pod to break down different players who have tough decisions to make regarding entering the draft or returning to school. Andy ranks the top-10 most important players making those decisions. ESPN Draft Analyst Fran Fraschilla discusses the delayed NBA Draft date and what March Madness did for some of the top draft prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Jun 01, 2021•40 min
Craig Smith joins Andy on the pod to talk about culture, his transition from Utah State to Utah and what's ahead for the Utes. Andy ranks another week of roster management this offseason. March Madness stars Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor relive Oral Roberts' March Madness run and discuss the future of the Golden Eagles. Richard Pitino shares what led him to New Mexico and if there is a father/son matchup in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad cho...
May 25, 2021•41 min
Shaka Smart joins the pod to talk about the highs and lows of the college basketball season and discuss his new opportunity with Marquette. Andy ranks another week of roster management this offseason. Tony Stubblefield looks at his journey from Oregon to DePaul and breaks down his roster for the upcoming season. Kim English shares what he’s learned from coaches in his career and expands on how more African American coaches are being offered opportunities at higher levels. See omnystudio.com/list...
May 18, 2021•53 min
Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser joins the pod to talk about his new opportunity and share how he broke the news to Sister Jean. Andy ranks another week of roster management this offseason. Ryan Odom shares how family ties played a part in his decision to leave UMBC for Utah State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2021•44 min
Hubert Davis joins Andy on the pod three weeks after being named the North Carolina men’s head basketball coach. He shares his conversations with Roy Williams before the Hall of Famer announced his retirement and looks ahead to the Tar Heels’ season. Andy ranks the roster management winners from the past week. Mick Cronin hints at a possible rematch of UCLA-Gonzaga and previews his squad as of the first week of May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad ch...
May 04, 2021•39 min
Almost a month after the National Championship, Scott Drew joins the pod to share what life has been like, more celebrations for the Bears and looks ahead to next season. Andy ranks the roster management winners from the past week. Boston College’s Earl Grant discusses what rebuilding a program is like and how he plans to utilize the transfer portal. San Jose State’s Tim Miles talks about his excitement to get back into coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more ab...
Apr 27, 2021•45 min