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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

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

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) has a drive rejected by Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at UCLA Bruins 11/23/2021

Nov. 23, 2021 11:24 PM EST

Oregon guard De'Vion Harmon works around St. Mary's guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Saint Mary's tops Oregon 62-50, advances to Maui title game

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 23, 2021 10:15 PM EST

Robinson, Hill lead Fresno State past Pepperdine 70-63

Nov. 23, 2021 03:19 AM EST
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson and Isaiah Hill combined to score 30 points to help Fresno State fend off Pepperdine 70-63 in the SoCal...

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) and guard Tyger Campbell (10) talk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Long Beach State in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
1-2 matchup of Gonzaga, UCLA highlights hoops tourney feast

By Dave Skretta Nov. 23, 2021 02:18 AM EST

St. Mary's guard Tommy Kuhse (12) drives past Notre Dame guard Cormac Ryan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Saint Mary's holds off Notre Dame 62-59 in Maui Invitational

Nov. 23, 2021 01:42 AM EST

Central Michigan forward Harrison Henderson dunks against Gonzaga during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Good Sam Empire Classic Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
No. 1 Gonzaga routs Central Michigan, to face No. 2 UCLA

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 23, 2021 01:09 AM EST

Williams scores 22, Santa Clara scorches TCU 85-66

Nov. 23, 2021 12:46 AM EST
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 22 points, PJ Pipes added 17 and hot-shooting Santa Clara routed TCU 85-66 in the SoCal Challenge on...

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Citadel in Durham, N.C., Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 5 Duke rolls after Citadel coach taken to hospital

By Bob Sutton Nov. 22, 2021 11:26 PM EST

Quintana scores 24 to lift Loyola Marymount over SMU 76-70

Nov. 22, 2021 08:36 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Quintana had 24 points as Loyola Marymount got past SMU 76-70 on Monday night. Eli Scott had 18 points for...

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) celebrates being named MVP of the Roman Main Event tournament after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. Arizona won the game 80-62. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)
Gonzaga, UCLA hold down top poll spots ahead of showdown

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2021 12:30 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in

Nov. 22, 2021 12:26 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in. ...

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

Florida State rides defense past LMU at Jacksonville Classic

Nov. 21, 2021 08:13 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Freshman Matthew Cleveland scored 13 points off the bench and Florida State defeated LMU 73-45 on Sunday night in the opening round...

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

Baker, Welp lead UC Irvine over Pepperdine 82-48

Nov. 21, 2021 12:04 AM EST
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Dawson Baker posted 19 points and Collin Welp had 18 as UC Irvine romped past Pepperdine 82-48 on Saturday night. ...

Williams scores 26 to lift Santa Clara over Cal Poly 87-57

Nov. 19, 2021 11:41 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Williams had a career-high 26 points as Santa Clara rolled past Cal Poly 87-57 on Friday night. PJ Pipes...

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther shoots 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)
Timme scores 25 as No. 1 Gonzaga tops Bellarmine 92-50

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 19, 2021 11:02 PM EST

Stefanini carries San Francisco over Nevada 73-70

Nov. 19, 2021 01:21 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabe Stefanini had 28 points as San Francisco edged past Nevada 73-70 on Thursday night. Jamaree Bouyea added 22...