March Madness 365: MBB with Andy Katz

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

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...

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 podc...

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

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 Marc...

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 mat...

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 mor...

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/adcho...

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...

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 exci...

Chris Beard joins Andy on the pod to discuss taking the job at Texas, the transfer portal and what his ‘Fireside Chats’ will be called in Austin. Andy ranks the Top-10 roster management winners week 2 of the offseason. Jay Wright reacts to Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels announcing their return and looks ahead to Nova's season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more...

It’s been a busy week in college basketball. Indiana’s new head coach Mike Woodson joins Andy to talk about Trayce Jackson-Davis returning for his junior year and how he hopes to connect the different eras of Hoosier basketball. Andy ranks the top-10 winners of the official transfer portal through April 11. Texas Tech’s new head coach Mark Adams shows his appreciation to Chris Beard and shares wha...

What a ride. Andy reacts to the 2021 National Championship after Baylor took down undefeated Gonzaga to win its first title in men’s program history. Head Coach Scott Drew joins the pod to share his emotions and how the Bears were able to put on a dominant performance over the Zags. Andy ranks his top-10 memories of the Tournament. We also preview Andy’s Power 36 and look ahead to next season. See...

Andy and March Chadness react to the shot of the Tournament - Jalen Suggs’ buzzer-beater in overtime to send Gonzaga to the National Championship. Suggs joins the pod from the locker room to share his emotions after the instant classic. Andy also reflects on UCLA’s incredible run from the First Four to the Final Four. We hear from Baylor’s Matthew Mayer after a dominant performance by the Bears to...

Andy shares his thoughts after legendary Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams announced his retirement from UNC. Andy also sits down with each Final Four coach. Gonzaga’s Mark Few talks about the challenges and rewards of scheduling during a pandemic. UCLA’s Mick Cronin breaks down the Bruins’ run from First Four to Final Four. Baylor’s Scott Drew explains how the Bears were able to get back on track a...

The 2021 Final Four is set: Gonzaga, Baylor, Houston and UCLA. Andy gives his initial reaction following the Elite 8. Baylor’s Davion Mitchell talks about the defensive-minded Bears and their journey to the Final Four. Andy ranks his top-10 individual performances so far this Tournament. Houston’s Dejon Jarreau discusses the bond between the Cougars and how he was able to overcome injury during th...

Andy recaps the wild return of March Madness. Arkansas’s Eric Musselman shares his emotions after reaching the Sweet 16. Andy ranks his favorite player on each of the remaining teams. Houston’s Kelvin Sampson breaks down the field and discusses what it’s like to just miss advancing in the Tournament. March Chadness is back to help Andy revise his bracket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

CBS Sports and The Athletic’s Seth Davis joins Andy to discuss the week ahead of Madness. 1-seed Illinois’ Brad Underwood reflects on the Big Ten Championship and how his team put the pieces together. Andy ranks his Top-10 players on double-digit seeds. 1-seed Gonzaga’s Joel Ayayi checks in from Indy and discusses the road ahead for the Zags. 4-seed Oklahoma State’s Mike Boynton talks about the Co...

Following Selection Sunday, Andy breaks down his initial reaction to the 2021 NCAA Tournament Bracket. Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing discusses Georgetown’s run to March Madness after securing an automatic bid with the Big East Tournament Championship. Texas’ Andrew Jones gears up for his first Tournament appearance with the Longhorns. Oregon State’s Wayne Tinkle looks back on the Beavers journey to...

As the regular season comes to a close, Andy gives out his Year-End Awards for 2020-21. Senior Luka Garza discusses his journey to Iowa and his emotions after the Hawkeyes announced they would retire his jersey. Andy ranks his Top 10 Bid Stealers for the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State alum Cassius Winston talks about missing out on March Madness last season and what makes Tom Izzo teams so danger...

Mark Few joins Andy to discuss how Gonzaga has amassed a 24-0 record during the regular season. In honor of International Women’s Day, Andy ranks the Top-10 schools with the best men’s and women’s basketball programs in the country this season. Maine’s Edniesha Curry, the only woman currently serving as a full-time assistant coach in D1 MBB, to share the story of her coaching journey. March Chadne...

Isaac Brown and Mike Boynton join Andy to discuss their head coaching journeys and the need to create more opportunities for Black coaches. Andy ranks the last ten Naismith NPOYs. Mike DeCourcy shares his take on the NPOY race between Luka Garza and Ayo Dosunmu and the chances of Blue Bloods missing out on the Tournament. March Chadness joins the pod to break down the weekly game picks. See omnyst...

Ohio State University’s Chris Holtman shares with Andy why CJ Walker and Kyle Young’s leadership has led to a successful season for the Buckeyes. Andy ranks the top Ten Teams to crack the Top Sixteen. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and Michigan State’s Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Pauga breakdown the committee’s mindset about selecting which teams make it to the March Madness tournament. March Chadness h...

Cuonzo Martin joins the pod to talk about Mizzou’s season despite being picked to finish last in the SEC and the importance of diversity in coaching. Andy ranks his top-10 seniors of 2021. USC’s Evan Mobley shares how the Trojans have been able to find themselves atop the Pac-12. Dennis Gates honors John Thompson and John Chaney and discusses the importance of student athletes speaking up for raci...

Andy pays tribute to legendary Temple head coach John Chaney. UCLA’s Chris Smith talks about the hardships of suffering a season-ending injury during a pandemic and how he’s continuously supporting the Bruins. Andy ranks his top-10 bubble teams midway through the season. Charles Bassey discusses his journey to Western Kentucky and why the nation should keep an eye on the Hilltoppers. March Chadnes...