TIM BOOTH
Washington guard Terrell Brown Jr., center, makes a shot between Colorado guard Keeshawn Barthelemy (3) and forward Evan Battey (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 60-58. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Brown scores 26 as Washington holds off Colorado 60-58

By Tim Booth Jan. 28, 2022 01:22 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — The combo of Terrell Brown Jr. and Emmitt Matthews Jr. carried

Washington's Nate Roberts hangs from the basket after dunking against California in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Brown sparks rally, Washington topples California 64-55

By Tim Booth Jan. 13, 2022 12:10 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Terrell Brown Jr. overcame a quiet start scoring 18 of his 21 points

Washington returns from COVID pause, topples Seattle 64-56

By Tim Booth Dec. 19, 2021 12:14 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — After three weeks without a game, Washington looked like “a bad gym

Alabama's Noah Gurley (0) knocks a shot away from Gonzaga's Hunter Sallis (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 16 Alabama takes down No. 3 Gonzaga 91-82

By Tim Booth Dec. 04, 2021 10:27 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — When Nate Oats said yes to the idea of Alabama making the trip

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Bellarmine, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Chet Holmgren is the center of attention for No. 1 Gonzaga

By Tim Booth Nov. 22, 2021 02:46 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Every summer they converge on Seattle at some point, a

Wyoming pulls away in overtime to beat Washington 77-72

By Tim Booth Nov. 19, 2021 01:42 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Graham Ike scored a season-high 26 points, Hunter Maldonado

Northern Illinois stuns Washington 71-64 to open season

By Tim Booth Nov. 10, 2021 01:13 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Trendon Hankerson made six 3-pointers and finished with a career

FILE - Gonzaga head coach Mark Few calls a play for his team as they play against Oklahoma in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Monday, March 22, 2021, file photo. Gonzaga carried a No. 1 ranking all last season before falling a win short of becoming college basketball’s first unbeaten national champion in 45 years. Mark Few’s Bulldogs start this season in the same position, hoping to complete that final step this time around. The Zags were the runaway top choice in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 1 Gonzaga fully reloaded after run to championship game

By Tim Booth Oct. 22, 2021 03:07 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — At one point during Gonzaga's yearlong run at No. 1 last

Washington's Nate Roberts speaks during Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Washington has many new faces entering critical season

By Tim Booth Oct. 21, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Nearly everything is new for coach Mike Hopkins and Washington.

Arkansas guard Desi Sills (3) dunks against Baylor during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Arkansas can't overcome another deficit, falls to Baylor

By Tim Booth Mar. 30, 2021 12:23 AM EDT
For once, the comeback kids from Arkansas didn’t have an answer. Pulling off

Oregon guard Amauri Hardy (11) and guard LJ Figueroa (12) walk off the court with teammate after a Sweet 16 game against Southern California in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. Southern California won 82-68. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ducks can't find answers to solve Southern California again

By Tim Booth Mar. 29, 2021 01:14 AM EDT
Dana Altman was quick to shoulder the blame. One of Oregon’s ugliest offensive

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) drives past Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Final Four drought will end for either Baylor or Arkansas

By Tim Booth Mar. 28, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
Whether it's Baylor or Arkansas, a proud program will see its long Final Four

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) drives against Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Buddy ball bounced as Houston stymies Boeheim and Syracuse

By Tim Booth Mar. 28, 2021 01:19 AM EDT
Buddy Boeheim carried Syracuse into the Sweet 16 with a masterful shooting

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson celebrates after a Sweet 16 game against Loyola Chicago in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. Oregon State won 65-58. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon State is 18th double-digit seed in NCAA Elite Eight

By Tim Booth Mar. 27, 2021 08:42 PM EDT
Add Oregon State to the relatively short list of double-digit seeds that have

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates with teammate Corey Kispert (24) after defeating Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Timme's time is now as key to Gonzaga's bid for perfection

By Tim Booth Mar. 24, 2021 02:23 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — He was already enjoying a terrific season, and now Drew

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs, middle, gets his shot blocked by Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath (52) in the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oklahoma can't hang with Timme, Gonzaga; top seed advances

By Tim Booth Mar. 22, 2021 05:15 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mark Few sat down at the microphone, the Gonzaga coach's

Florida players walk off the court after a college basketball game against Oral Roberts in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. Oral Roberts won 81-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sweet 16 bound: No. 15 seed Oral Roberts tops Florida 81-78

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 10:24 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dunk City, say hello to Max Abmas and soaring Oral Roberts.

March Madness banners for the NCAA college basketball tournament cover crosswalks in downtown Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
There is still madness in the NCAAs, it's just a bit quieter

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No bands. No cheer squads. No packed buildings filled with

Abilene Christian's Joe Pleasant (32) and Texas' Greg Brown (4) battle for position under the basket during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas stunner: No. 14 Abilene Christian ousts 'Horns 53-52

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:39 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Pleasant slowed his breath and calmed himself.

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) celebrates beating Clemson 60-56 after a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Geo Baker speaks loudly, lifts Rutgers past Clemson 60-56

By Tim Booth Mar. 19, 2021 11:49 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Geo Baker spent part of this week using his voice to raise