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[[File:Barack Obama fills out 2009 NCAA Men's Div I Tournament bracket 3-17-09.jpg|right|thumb|300px|President Obama fills out his picks for the NCAA Men's Div I Tournament with ESPN's Andy Katz. [[United States President|President]] [[Barack Obama]] picked North Carolina to win the National Championship when he shared his "Barack-etology" with Katz on March 18, 2009. Other teams in his [[Final Four]] were Pittsburgh, [[University of Louisville|Louisville]], and [[University of Memphis|Memphis]].<ref name=Katz2009>{{cite web |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/ncaatourney09/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=3991859 |title=Presidential pick 'em at the White House}}</ref>]]
[[File:Barack Obama fills out 2009 NCAA Men's Div I Tournament bracket 3-17-09.jpg|right|thumb|300px|President Obama fills out his picks for the NCAA Men's Div I Tournament with ESPN's Andy Katz. [[United States President|President]] [[Barack Obama]] picked [[North_Carolina_Tar_Heels|North Carolina]] to win the [[2009 NCAA Division I men%27s basketball championship game|National Championship]] when he shared his "Barack-etology" with Katz on March 18, 2009. Other teams in his [[Final Four]] were Pittsburgh, [[University of Louisville|Louisville]], and [[University of Memphis|Memphis]].<ref name=Katz2009>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/ncaatourney09/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=3991859 |title=Presidential pick 'em at the White House|date=18 March 2009}}</ref>]]


'''Andy Katz''' (born April 7, 1969) is a former senior [[college basketball]] [[journalist]] for [[ESPN.com]].<ref name="Andy Katz">{{cite web|title=Booking Andy Katz Speaker Appearances- Contact Andy Katz Agent for Speaking Fees and Costs|url=http://www.athletepromotions.com/speaker/andy-katz.php|publisher=Athlete Promotions|accessdate=15 March 2013}}</ref> He was a regular sports [[color analyst|analyst]] on ''[[College GameNight]]'' on [[ESPN]]. Katz earned a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] (1990), and began working for ESPN in 2000.<ref>
'''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]],<ref name="Andy Katz">{{cite web|title=Booking Andy Katz Speaker Appearances- Contact Andy Katz Agent for Speaking Fees and Costs|url=http://www.athletepromotions.com/speaker/andy-katz.php|publisher=Athlete Promotions|access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref> and was a regular sports [[color analyst|analyst]] on ''[[College GameNight]]'' on [[ESPN]]. Katz earned a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] (1990), and began working for ESPN in 2000.<ref>
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==Career==
==Career==
Before Katz joined ESPN he was a sports reporter for ''[[The Fresno Bee]]'' (1995&ndash;1999). He also had previously worked at the ''[[Albuquerque Journal]]'' (1990&ndash;1995) and ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'' (1989&ndash;1990)<ref>
Katz first started in sports journalism as play-by-play for [[Newton North High School|Newton North]] and [[Newton South High School]] games in 1985 as a senior in high school, and then at ''[[The Daily Cardinal]]'', ''[[Wisconsin State Journal]]'', and ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|Milwaukee Journal]]'' in college. Before Katz joined ESPN, he was a sports reporter for ''[[The Fresno Bee]]'' (1995&ndash;1999); the ''[[Albuquerque Journal]]'' (1990&ndash;1995); and the ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'' (1989&ndash;1990).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Biofile Andy Katz Interview |url=https://mrbiofile.com/2023/07/15/biofile-andy-katz-interview/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Mr BioFile |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-03-12 |title=Three Questions for Andy Katz '90 |url=https://journalism.wisc.edu/news/three-questions-for-andy-katz-90/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=School of Journalism and Mass Communication |language=en-US}}</ref>
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}} </ref> Katz is responsible for reporting the latest sports news and information to fans. He is also involved in speaking, engaging with fans, and appearing at meet and greets with the public.<ref name="Andy Katz" />


At ESPN, Katz had a notable incident for mispronouncing "[[Spinal disc herniation|bulging discs]]" during coverage of the [[2012 NBA draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woods |first=Shemar |date=2012-07-15 |title=Andy Katz has Freudian slip during injury update on former Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2012/07/15/andy-katz-has-freudian-slip-during-injury-update-on-former-ohio-state-forward-jared-sullinger/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> He profiled [[Barack Obama]]'s love of basketball as part of ESPN's coverage of the [[2008 United States presidential election]], which later resulted in eight appearances of "[[Bracketology|Barack-etology]]" during his presidency. He also was a primary backup to [[Bob Ley]] on ''[[Outside the Lines|Outside The Lines]]'', ESPN's sports investigative journalism program.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=Big Ten Network's Andy Katz plays role of swingman as broadcaster |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/9/23632491/big-ten-network-andy-katz-tournament-ncaa-march-madness-espn-layoffs-barack-obama-john-mccain |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en}}</ref> On April 26, 2017, Katz was among over 100 employees laid off by ESPN.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thebiglead.com/2017/04/27/andy-katz-out-at-espn-and-other-big-name-layoffs-have-yet-to-trickle-out/|title = Andy Katz Out at ESPN, and Other Big Name Layoffs Have Yet to Trickle Out| date=27 April 2017 }}</ref>
On April 26, 2017, Katz was among over 100 employees laid off by ESPN. <ref>http://thebiglead.com/2017/04/27/andy-katz-out-at-espn-and-other-big-name-layoffs-have-yet-to-trickle-out/</ref>

After leaving ESPN, Katz did color commentary for the [[Paradise Jam tournament]] held in Lynchburg, VA.<ref>https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2017-11-20/andy-katz-5-observations-intriguing-week-paradise-jam</ref>
Later in 2017, Katz took on a role with the Big Ten Network as a studio analyst. Since then, he expanded his role to include color commentary and sideline reporting, and appears on ''[[NCAA March Madness (TV program)|NCAA March Madness]]'' as a sideline reporter and studio analyst during the tournament as part of his role with the NCAA. He also makes appearances on [[NBA TV]] and [[FoxSports.com]].<ref name=":0" />


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==Sources==
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*[http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2009/11/katz_andy/ Andy Katz ESPN Bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100411012806/http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2009/11/katz_andy/ Andy Katz ESPN Bio]


==External links==
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*{{Twitter}}
*{{Twitter|id=TheAndyKatz|name=Andy Katz}}
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Latest revision as of 07:19, 21 August 2024

Andy Katz
Katz in November 2013
Born (1968-04-07) April 7, 1968 (age 56)
Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
B.A., History & Political Science (1990)
Occupationsports reporter (basketball)
Years active1989-present
EmployerESPN (2000-2017) Big Ten Network (2017-present)
TitleSenior Writer
Board member offormer board member, United States Basketball Writers Association
President Obama fills out his picks for the NCAA Men's Div I Tournament with ESPN's Andy Katz. President Barack Obama picked North Carolina to win the National Championship when he shared his "Barack-etology" with Katz on March 18, 2009. Other teams in his Final Four were Pittsburgh, Louisville, and Memphis.[1]

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

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Katz first started in sports journalism as play-by-play for Newton North and Newton South High School games in 1985 as a senior in high school, and then at The Daily Cardinal, Wisconsin State Journal, and Milwaukee Journal in college. 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).[4][5]

At ESPN, Katz had a notable incident for mispronouncing "bulging discs" during coverage of the 2012 NBA draft.[6] He profiled Barack Obama's love of basketball as part of ESPN's coverage of the 2008 United States presidential election, which later resulted in eight appearances of "Barack-etology" during his presidency. He also was a primary backup to Bob Ley on Outside The Lines, ESPN's sports investigative journalism program.[7] On April 26, 2017, Katz was among over 100 employees laid off by ESPN.[8]

After leaving ESPN, Katz did color commentary for the Paradise Jam tournament held in Lynchburg, VA.[9] Later in 2017, Katz took on a role with the Big Ten Network as a studio analyst. Since then, he expanded his role to include color commentary and sideline reporting, and appears on NCAA March Madness as a sideline reporter and studio analyst during the tournament as part of his role with the NCAA. He also makes appearances on NBA TV and FoxSports.com.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Presidential pick 'em at the White House". 18 March 2009.
  2. ^ "Booking Andy Katz Speaker Appearances- Contact Andy Katz Agent for Speaking Fees and Costs". Athlete Promotions. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  3. ^ "[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
  4. ^ "Biofile Andy Katz Interview". Mr BioFile. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  5. ^ "Three Questions for Andy Katz '90". School of Journalism and Mass Communication. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  6. ^ Woods, Shemar (2012-07-15). "Andy Katz has Freudian slip during injury update on former Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  7. ^ a b "Big Ten Network's Andy Katz plays role of swingman as broadcaster". Chicago Sun-Times. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  8. ^ "Andy Katz Out at ESPN, and Other Big Name Layoffs Have Yet to Trickle Out". 27 April 2017.
  9. ^ https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2017-11-20/andy-katz-5-observations-intriguing-week-paradise-jam

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