JOHN MARSHALL
Utah forward Timmy Allen, center, drives to the basket between Arizona State's Taeshon Cherry (35) and Rob Edwards (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Arizona State pulls away to beat Utah 83-64

By John Marshall 2 hrs ago
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley turned several shades of

Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives past Utah center Branden Carlson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona rides dominating first half to 93-77 win over Utah

By John Marshall Jan. 16, 2020 10:25 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona guard Max Hazzard showed flashes of his shooting

Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) attempts a layup past Mississippi State guard Robert Woodard II (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn won 80-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Last unbeaten teams face a difficult week ahead

By John Marshall Jan. 07, 2020 02:59 AM EST
Auburn and San Diego State made it through the 2019 portion of the season

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) gestures after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Gonzaga won 75-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Undefeated Auburn, San Diego St rise in Top 25; Butler No. 6

By John Marshall Jan. 06, 2020 12:05 PM EST
San Diego State survived a big test by beating a talented Utah State team on

Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence (4) shoots between Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) and Stone Gettings during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 25 Arizona routs rival Arizona State 75-47

By John Marshall Jan. 05, 2020 12:45 AM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona dominated inside, got out in transition and

FILE - In this April 4, 2016, file photo, Villanova head coach Jay Wright directs his team during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Villanova's Jay Wright named AP coach of the decade

By John Marshall Jan. 03, 2020 01:16 PM EST
The final seconds of the 2016 national title game were some of the most

FILE - In this April 2, 2012, file photo, Kentucky players celebrate at the end of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Kansas, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Kentucky's 2012 college hoops team voted best of decade

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2020 02:38 PM EST
The decade of college basketball started with Duke outlasting Butler in an epic

Kansas's Udoka Azubuike (35) tries to dribble past Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Conference races to heat up this week in the AP Top 25

By John Marshall Dec. 31, 2019 01:57 AM EST
The holidays gave teams a chance to recover, recharge and reset from the first

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert, left, shoots and is fouled by Eastern Washington forward Mason Peatling during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Gonzaga won 112-77. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gonzaga stays No. 1 in men's AP Top 25; Oregon into top 5

By John Marshall Dec. 30, 2019 12:04 PM EST
A light holiday schedule led to a rare quiet week atop The Associated Press men

Washington forward Jayden McDaniels (0) tries to get past Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Pac-12 builds expectations after strong nonconference season

By John Marshall Dec. 29, 2019 04:12 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — The Pac-12 has gone through a couple of rough seasons the past

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, and Kentucky's Tyrese Maxey (3) scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 5 Ohio State outlasts No. 6 Kentucky 71-65

By John Marshall Dec. 21, 2019 08:07 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ohio State slid in for charges and blocked shots, dove on the

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) dunks against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
North Carolina beats UCLA 74-64 to end 4-game losing streak

By John Marshall Dec. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — North Carolina was fully in control in the first half, using a

Ford scores 34 in Saint Mary's 96-56 win over Arizona State

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2019 11:04 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Jordan Ford scored in the opening minute on a layup in

Loyola Chicago beats Vanderbilt 78-70 in Phoenix

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2019 08:59 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Cameron Krutwig tracked a shot by Vanderbilt's Saben Lee with

Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) drives past Arizona forward Ira Lee in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 6 Gonzaga withstands late run to beat No. 15 Arizona

By John Marshall Dec. 15, 2019 12:24 AM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Sixth-ranked Gonzaga was at its efficient best at both

Omaha guard Ayo Akinwole (10) drives on Arizona guard Nico Mannion in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 15 Arizona routs Nebraska-Omaha 99-49

By John Marshall Dec. 11, 2019 09:55 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona whipped crisp passes around McKale Center, threw

Arizona State knocks off Louisiana 77-65 in return home

By John Marshall Dec. 07, 2019 11:55 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Romello White dominated inside. Rob Edwards poured in shots

Louisville forward Dwayne Sutton (24) reaches for a rebound over Western Kentucky guard Camron Justice (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
No. 1 Louisville gets a huge test against No. 4 Michigan

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2019 02:15 AM EST
Louisville moved to No. 1 and Michigan had a historic climb to No. 4 in another

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) reaches for the ball as he tries to knock it away from Western Kentucky guard Taveion Hollingsworth (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Louisville is new No. 1, unranked Michigan goes to No. 4

By John Marshall Dec. 02, 2019 12:04 PM EST
Louisville is the latest No. 1 following an unexpected loss by Duke. Michigan

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) heads for the basket ahead of UCLA guard David Singleton (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Michigan State helping Winston through grieving process

By John Marshall Nov. 29, 2019 02:10 AM EST
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Cassius Winston’s voice, already measured and low-key,