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Nevada head coach Steve Alford questions a call during the first half of a First Four college basketball game against Arizona State in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Purdue Boilermakers 3/17/2023

Mar. 15, 2023 10:10 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Matt Painter shouts during the first half of an NCAA semifinal basketball game against Ohio State at the Big Ten men's tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Iowa State Cyclones at Texas Longhorns 3/12/2023

Mar. 11, 2023 01:18 PM EST

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) grabs a rebound against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 10, 2023 02:37 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Edey was surrounded inside, and freshmen Braden Smith and

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Ohio State center Felix Okpara (34) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Purdue defeated Ohio State 82-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey has 21st double-double as No. 3 Purdue tops Ohio State

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 19, 2023 03:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey had 26 points and 11 rebounds for his 21st

Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) works for a shot as he's defended by Texas forward Dylan Disu (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Purdue a unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vols up to No. 2

By Dave Skretta Jan. 30, 2023 12:02 PM EST
Purdue became this season's first unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 men's college

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) moves to the basket between Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Purdue defeated Michigan State 77-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61

By Michael Marot Jan. 29, 2023 02:50 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey donned Sunday’s postgame prizes

Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) is defended by Austin Peay's Shon Robinson during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
Austin Peay Governors at Purdue Boilermakers 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 10:38 PM EST

FILE - Utah guard David Jenkins Jr. controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Jan. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. David Jenkins Jr. wanted to close out his college basketball career at a school where he would be pushed. He chose Purdue. Turns out the young Boilermakers may benefit most from the sixth-year senior's long journey to West Lafayette. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Jenkins brings years of experience to young Purdue squad

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2022 01:36 PM EDT
David Jenkins Jr. made a checklist for what he wanted on his final stop on a six

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Edey is one of the most intimidating players in the conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 11:20 AM EDT
It's a season of change in the Big Ten. Indiana is the preseason choice

Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley, right, stretches with his teammates before an NCAA college basketball game against California on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Isaac Hale)
California Golden Bears at Utah Utes 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2021, file photo, Utah head coach Craig Smith speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. Smith, who is entering his first season at Utah after successful stints at Utah State and South Dakota, wants to reintroduce a fast-paced style of basketball to the team's program. Push the pace, take high percentage shots, and play tough defense. Utah returns seven players from last season. Only two returning players – Riley Battin and Branden Carlson – saw significant playing time. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Utah aiming for basketball transformation under Craig Smith

By John Coon Oct. 21, 2021 12:53 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Utes aren’t just entering this season with a new

Queta lifts Utah St. over UNLV 74-53 in MWC tourney

Mar. 12, 2021 05:21 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Neemias Queta recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds as No. 2 seed

Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) shoots as UNLV forward Moses Wood (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:46 AM EST

Jenkins Jr. scores 21, UNLV tops Air Force 80-52 in MWC

Mar. 11, 2021 02:35 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Jenkins Jr. had 21 points on 6-of-9 3-point shooting and

San Jose State forward Ralph Agee (35) passes as Wyoming forward Graham Ike (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mountain West - Semifinal 2 (win) at Mountain West - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/10/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 03:04 PM EST

Ike scores 17 to lift Wyoming over UNLV 80-69

Mar. 07, 2021 02:01 AM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Graham Ike had 17 points as Wyoming beat UNLV 80-69 on

San Diego State's Jordan Schakel (20) and Matt Mitchell (11) celebrate after defeating UNLV during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)
No. 19 San Diego State beats UNLV 71-62 for 2nd MWC title

Mar. 03, 2021 11:31 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Winning their 11th straight game and the Mountain West

Hamilton scores 14 to lead UNLV over Utah St. 59-56

Jan. 26, 2021 12:04 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bryce Hamilton had 14 points, eight assists and five steals as

Diong lifts UNLV over Benedictine Mesa 99-45

Jan. 21, 2021 10:49 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cheikh Mbacke Diong had 22 points plus 11 rebounds as UNLV

Diong lifts UNLV past Saint Katherine College 95-34

Jan. 12, 2021 07:35 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cheikh Mbacke Diong had 18 points and 10 rebounds as UNLV