Andy Katz
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Andy Katz | |
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.jpg) Katz in November 2013 | |
| Born | April 7, 1968 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin, Madison B.A., History & Political Science (1990) |
| Occupation | sports reporter (basketball) |
| Years active | 1989-present |
| Employer | ESPN (2000-2017) Big Ten Network (2017-present) |
| Title | Senior Writer |
| Board member of | former board member, United States Basketball Writers Association |
Andrew D. Katz (born April 7, 1968) is a college basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network and a college basketball correspondent for the NCAA. He formerly worked as a senior college basketball journalist for ESPN.com,[2] and was a regular sports analyst on College GameNight on ESPN. Katz earned a B.A. at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (1990), and began working for ESPN in 2000.[3]
Career
Before Katz joined ESPN, he was a sports reporter for The Fresno Bee (1995–1999); the Albuquerque Journal (1990–1995); and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1989–1990).
On April 26, 2017, Katz was among over 100 employees laid off by ESPN.[4] After leaving ESPN, Katz did color commentary for the Paradise Jam tournament held in Lynchburg, VA.[5] Katz is currently a college basketball studio analyst for the Big Ten Network (BTN).
References
- ^ "Presidential pick 'em at the White House". 18 March 2009.
- ^ "Booking Andy Katz Speaker Appearances- Contact Andy Katz Agent for Speaking Fees and Costs". Athlete Promotions. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
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"[2] College Basketball Authority Andy Katz Named ESPN.com Senior Writer". Business Wire. Business Wire. Jan 5, 2000. Archived from the original on May 7, 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
Find Articles at BNET.com
- ^ "Andy Katz Out at ESPN, and Other Big Name Layoffs Have Yet to Trickle Out". 27 April 2017.
- ^ https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2017-11-20/andy-katz-5-observations-intriguing-week-paradise-jam
Sources
External links
- Andy Katz on Twitter
- "The IU Circus: Comic Relief Supplied by Greenspan and Katz". Carry on Citizens. Blue Trolley Press & Surge Bucket Media. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
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