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Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson participates in a net cutting ceremony after his team played an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis in the championship of the Big West Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. Long Beach State won 74-70. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

March Madness is the last dance for Long Beach St coach Dan Monson, who was let go last week

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The film session last week was a cringeworthy review of bad boxouts, poor spacing and defenders standing flat-footed. In other words, Long Beach State coach Dan Monson told his team, “The kind of plays that get coaches fired.” This week, it’s easy to laugh at […]

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FILE - Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht plays during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Knecht is the AP All-SEC player of the year and newcomer of the year in balloting released Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Dalton Knecht hopes to change Tennessee’s history of early exits in March Madness

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers have a history of underachieving in the NCAA Tournament under coach Rick Barnes. The second-seeded Vols hope All-American Dalton Knecht can help change that. For the first time in recent memory, the Vols have a big-time scorer to go to in crunch time in Knecht, […]

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Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger hoists the trophy after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Houston to win the championship of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Iowa State won 69-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Iowa State rides March Madness into game against familiar foe in South Dakota State

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — T.J. Otzelberger was sitting around CHI Health Center on Wednesday, just before leading Iowa State onto the court for its open practice ahead of the NCAA Tournament, still marveling at the way its fan base showed out last weekend. Buoyed by Cyclones fans filling to the rafters, […]

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Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans argues with an officail during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Defense is set to take a major role in March Madness games in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chris Jans knows what he wants to see when he turns on film of his Mississippi State team’s defensive effort. Getting back quickly in transition. Defending ballhandlers without constant help. And a motor revving at go-go-go intensity. Defense will be a heavy emphasis in the NCAA […]

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Wasatch Wasps Roundup: 3/20

Wasatch Wasps Roundup: 3/20

Girls Lacrosse Non-Region HEBER CITY, Utah-The Bear River Bears overpowered Wasatch 17-7 in non-region girls lacrosse play Wednesday.

11 BYU Football Standouts To Participate In Big 12 Pro Day

11 BYU Football Standouts To Participate In Big 12 Pro Day

FRISCO, Texas-Per Wednesday news, 11 BYU football standouts were selected to participate in the 2024 Big 12 Pro Day Event March 27-30 at The Ford Center at the Star of Frisco, Texas. The Cougars will be represented by tailback Aidan Robbins (518 scrimmage yards, rush TD in 2023) tailback Deion […]

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Utah secures 84-75 victory over UC Irvine in NIT

Utah secures 84-75 victory over UC Irvine in NIT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Branden Carlson had 21 points in Utah’s 84-75 win against UC Irvine on Tuesday night in the NIT. Carlson added 11 rebounds and five blocks for the Utes (20-14). Gabe Madsen scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) […]

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Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) shoots under pressure from Kansas State forward Jerrell Colbert (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. ruled out of NCAA Tournament with bone bruise on knee

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. has been ruled out of the NCAA Tournament because of a bone bruise on his knee that caused him to miss six of the past 12 games, including the Jayhawks’ one-and-done ouster in the Big 12 Tournament. Kansas coach Bill Self told reporters Tuesday, two […]

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Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 3/19

Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 3/19

Boys Lacrosse Non-Region AMERICAN FORK, Utah-The American Fork Cavemen edged Wasatch 14-13 Tuesday in non-region boys lacrosse play. Boys Volleyball Region 7 HEBER CITY, Utah-The Wasatch Wasps blanked Cedar Valley 3-0 in Region 7 boys volleyball play Tuesday at The Nest. The Wasps prevailed 25-21, 25-11, 27-25 to obtain the […]

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March Madness: Long before Duquesne spent 47 years in anonymity, a progressive approach led to glory

March Madness: Long before Duquesne spent 47 years in anonymity, a progressive approach led to glory

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Before Duquesne slid into basketball anonymity and nearly five decades of what coach Keith Dambrot only semi-jokingly describes as “anguish,” there was glory. Lots of it. Dambrot heard the tales firsthand from his father Sid, a guard and set-shot wizard on the Dukes’ teams of the early […]

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