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Paolo’s Diary: His 1st All-Star weekend is in the books

Paolo’s Diary: His 1st All-Star weekend is in the books

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — (EDITOR’S NOTE — Orlando Magic rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero is doing a periodic diary with The Associated Press this season to chronicle his first year in the NBA. This is his fourth installment. The first chronicled him getting ready for the […]

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Saint Mary's guard Logan Johnson reacts after scoring against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Johnson scores 27 to lead No. 17 Saint Mary’s past BYU 71-65

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Logan Johnson scored 27 points and Aidan Mahaney delivered once again in the second half to lead No. 17 Saint Mary’s to a 71-65 victory over BYU on Saturday night for the Gaels’ 15th win in 16 games. Mahaney scored 14 of his 16 points in […]

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Jones scores 23, Weber State beats Portland State 65-57

Jones scores 23, Weber State beats Portland State 65-57

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dillon Jones finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds to power Weber State to a 65-57 victory over Portland State on Saturday night. Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 10 and Alex Tew added nine points for the Wildcats (15-13, 10-5 Big Sky Conference). The Vikings (12-16, 6-9) […]

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Ashworth scores 20 as Utah State knocks off Nevada 75-66

Ashworth scores 20 as Utah State knocks off Nevada 75-66

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Steven Ashworth scored 20 points and Utah State beat Nevada 75-66 on Saturday night. Ashworth added six assists for the Aggies (21-7, 10-5 Mountain West Conference). Max Shulga finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Daniel Akin scored 12. The Wolf Pack (20-7, 10-4) were led […]

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Darthard scores 19 in Utah Valley’s 67-58 win over Seattle U

Darthard scores 19 in Utah Valley’s 67-58 win over Seattle U

SEATTLE (AP) — Le’Tre Darthard’s 19 points helped Utah Valley defeat Seattle U 67-58 on Saturday night. Darthard also had three steals for the Wolverines (21-6, 12-2 Western Athletic Conference). Trey Woodbury scored 11 points and added eight rebounds. Justin Harmon added 10 points. Utah Valley leads the WAC by […]

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The Vivint Arena is shown during the transformation taking place inside the arena before the start of the NBA basketball All-Star weekend Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Salt Lake City. More than 60 players are making their way to Salt Lake City for All-Star weekend, some of them for the first time, one of them for the 19th time. And while some events will tout the league's future, many will be celebrating the past.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

A rare Sunday game in Utah awaits with All-Star contest

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — There will be an NBA game in Salt Lake City on Sunday night, something that hasn’t been said for more than two decades during the regular season. The Utah Jazz traditionally don’t play home games on Sundays out of respect to The Church of Jesus […]

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Grambling State guard Virshon Cotton, rear shoot the ball against Southern during the NBA All-Star HBCU classic college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Grambling tops Southern 69-64 at NBA HBCU Classic

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With the nation watching, Grambling State and Southern put on a show for the SWAC on Saturday. Shawndarius Cowart scored 18 points to lead Grambling State to a 69-64 overtime victory over Southern in the NBA HBCU Classic. The game was part of the NBA […]

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver answers questions during the NBA basketball All-Star weekend Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Silver speaks on load management, TV deal at NBA All-Star

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association clearly do not agree on everything, as evidenced by the fact that there’s no new Collective Bargaining Agreement yet. One thing they do agree on: A record-setting trade deadline this season is a good thing. NBA Commissioner […]

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Arizona State pulls away from Utah behind Cambridge Jr.’s 3s

Arizona State pulls away from Utah behind Cambridge Jr.’s 3s

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Warren Washington scored 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Arizona State shook off Utah late for a 67-59 win on Saturday to avoid its second consecutive home loss. Devan Cambridge scored 15 points and Desmond Cambridge Jr. 14 on 6-for-9 shooting. Desmond Cambridge Jr.’s 3-pointer gave […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell addresses the media during the NBA All-Star basketball game media day Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

NBA All-Star Game: All you need to know about Sunday’s event

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The fans in Salt Lake City used to serenade Donovan Mitchell with “MVP” chants when he played for the Utah Jazz, a sign of their appreciation and respect. He plays for Cleveland now. But he wouldn’t mind hearing those cries again Sunday. The 72nd NBA […]

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