JOHN MARSHALL
Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) shoots over the Utah defense in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
No. 6 Arizona runs away from Utah 82-64, Tubelis scores 32

By John Marshall 18 hrs ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Azoulas Tubelis soared in for a one-handed slam, looked to the

Arizona guard Justin Kier (5) wins the race to a loose ball against Colorado guard KJ Simpson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 in Tucson, Ariz. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
No. 6 Arizona pulls away to beat Colorado 76-55

By John Marshall Jan. 14, 2022 01:21 AM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona had a letdown to close the first half, blowing most of a

FILE - Loyola-Chicago guard Lucas Williamson, right, drives against DePaul guard Philmon Gebrewhit during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. This college basketball season feels like an extension of the last one, the coronavirus leaving pauses, cancellations and postponements in its wake. San Francisco and Loyola Chicago struggled to find opponents for college basketball games so they decided to meet in the middle. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Mid-major pop-up game pits San Francisco and Loyola Chicago

By John Marshall Jan. 05, 2022 05:07 PM EST
This college basketball season feels like an extension of the last one, the

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) dunk against Washington during a fast break in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Mathurin's draft stock rising in second year at Arizona

By John Marshall Jan. 05, 2022 02:37 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin played a supporting role at Arizona as a

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) tries to block a three-point basket by Washington forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
No. 9 Arizona beats Washington 95-79 after extended break

By John Marshall Jan. 03, 2022 10:09 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Facing Washington's zone defense is tough anytime. Coming out of

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) dunks over Alcorn State guard Paul King in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Pandemic wreaking havoc on college basketball season

By John Marshall Dec. 28, 2021 02:25 AM EST
This basketball season is starting to feel a lot like the last one.

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) dunks over Alcorn State guard Paul King in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan State up to No. 10

By John Marshall Dec. 27, 2021 12:12 PM EST
A combination of cancellations and the holidays made for a quiet week in college

Georgia Tech guard Dallan Coleman (10) tries to get off a shot over Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) and guard Isaiah White during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Jerry Colangelo Classic Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 10 USC knocks off Georgia Tech 67-53 in Phoenix

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2021 06:07 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Southern California passed up shots early, took a few bad ones, threw

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) shoots over Texas Tech forward Bryson Williams (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Jerry Colangelo Classic Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 5 Gonzaga beats No. 25 Texas Tech 69-55 in Phoenix

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2021 03:22 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Gonzaga went into its game against Texas Tech expecting to be pushed,

Wyoming guard Hunter Maldonado, right, shoots over Arizona guard Justin Kier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 11 Arizona overwhelms Wyoming in first half of 94-65 win

By John Marshall Dec. 09, 2021 12:00 AM EST
The ball shot up the court like a rock skipping across water, one pass to the next

Arizona's Bennedict Mathurin (0) dunks against Oregon State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Arizona won 90-65. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
LSU moves up to No. 2 in NET rankings with undefeated start

By John Marshall Dec. 07, 2021 02:25 AM EST
The NCAA's first NET rankings are out and the top spot mirrors the AP Top 25 with

Ohio State's Malaki Branham, right, drives to the basket against Duke's Jeremy Roach during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Boiler up! Purdue is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for the first time

By John Marshall Dec. 06, 2021 12:11 PM EST
Purdue is No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first

Arizona State guard DJ Horne drives by Washington State center Dishon Jackson (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. Washington State won 51-29. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington State beats Arizona State 51-29 to open Pac-12

By John Marshall Dec. 01, 2021 09:49 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Washington State sputtered through an awful first half on

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard watches action in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game against St. Mary's at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wisconsin outlasts Saint Mary's 61-55 to win Maui title

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2021 07:30 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Wisconsin has its youngest team in two decades after losing

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) drives against Oregon guard Jacob Young in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 12 Houston dominates Oregon 78-49 at Maui Invitational

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2021 04:39 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Houston finally played a full game at the Maui Invitational.

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) loses the ball to UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
No. 1 Gonzaga turns showdown with No. 2 UCLA into 83-63 rout

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2021 12:18 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chet Holmgren swatted the ball off the backboard, turned and

Oregon guard Jacob Young (42) shields Chaminade guard Isaac Amaral-Artharee from the ball in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon opens Maui Invitational with 73-49 rout of Chaminade

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2021 11:01 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oregon was looking for a confidence boost after a lackluster

Butler guard Chuck Harris (3) drives past Houston guard Marcus Sasser in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
White helps No. 12 Houston knock off Butler 70-52 in Vegas

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2021 06:34 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Houston did not give Butler an inch in a dominating defensive

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd calls to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)
Arizona dominates No. 4 Michigan 80-62 in Las Vegas

By John Marshall Nov. 21, 2021 11:50 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Christian Koloko’s mother flew from Cameroon to see her son

Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier, right, looks to pass the ball from next to BYU's Alex Barcello during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Maui Invitational turns to Vegas for second mainland stop

By John Marshall Nov. 21, 2021 02:39 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Maui Invitational was all set to say aloha to the mainland