Idaho coach Don Verlin hinted at Idaho's postseason future at different times near the end of the season, saying it was possible the Vandals could sneak into a lower-tier tournament. But when that news became reality on Sunday, Verlin was downright giddy. It's no wonder…
Gonzaga seemed fairly content with its seeding (fourth), opponent (Akron) and site (Portland). Read more of the players' and head coach Mark Few's thoughts below in an unedited article that will run in Monday's S-R.
COUGARS The NIT didn't do WSU any favors. The Cougars play on the road, which was probably expected. They have to play Tuesday night, which means a quick trip from Pullman. They face St. Mary's, a team that when at full strength, might be in…
COUGARS • UPDATED: 6:30 P.M. Washington State got its wish. The Cougars will take their 17-15 record into the NIT, facing St. Mary's Tuesday night in Moraga, Calif., at 8 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN2. For more on the Gaels, read on.…
Gonzaga will open the NCAA men's basketball tournament against No. 13 Akron on Thursday in Portland. The Zags are the fourth seed in the South Region. North Carolina is the top seed in the South.The Gonzaga-Akron winner faces the winner of the No. 5 Illinois-No.…
COUGARS • UPDATED: 4:30 P.M. As is evident in my story this morning, the College Basketball Invitational is more than willing to say yes to inferior teams if those inferior teams are willing to say yes to it. The 16-team tournament filled one of its…
No question Shadle Park has the second-best 3A girls basketball team in the state. Keep rearding for the unedited game story from its championship game loss to Kennedy Saturday night.
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