Neemias Queta
FILE- In this Friday, March 12, 2021, file photo, Utah State head coach Craig Smith reacts to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas. Utah State and Texas Tech meet in a first-round game in the South Region on Friday. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Craig Smith, who fortified Utah State, hired as Utah coach

Mar. 27, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Craig Smith, who quickly turned Utah State into one of

Texas Tech guard Clarence Nadolny (3) steals the ball away from Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) with a diving effort during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Texas Tech uses 2nd-half surge to get past Utah State 65-53

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2021 04:14 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mac McClung scored 16 points in his first career NCAA

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells to players during the second half of a First Four game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 12:48 PM EDT
The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Clemson Tigers 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

FILE - Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas (3) shoots over Oklahoma State's Bryce Williams (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., in this Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, file photo. Abmas, the star for No. 15 seed Oral Roberts, is 10th in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Abmas leads crop of potential mid-major NCAA bracket busters

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It wasn’t long ago that Max Abmas was just another

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2021, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas Feb. Utah State and Texas Tech meet in a first-round game in the South Region on Friday. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Smith's fast rise at Utah St much like Beard's trek at Tech

By Eric Olson Mar. 17, 2021 05:09 PM EDT
Craig Smith proved his coaching chops early when he took one of the most

FILE - Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with Keylan Boone (20) after slam dunking the ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Texas Christian in Stillwater, Okla., in this Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, file photo. Cunningham has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Mitch Alcala, File)
The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 12:02 PM EDT
The Associated Press All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Gonzaga during the second half in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
What to watch the first week of the NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Mar. 16, 2021 02:15 AM EDT
The 2020 NCAA Tournament was wiped out by the coronavirus, robbing the sports

Utah State guard Brock Miller (22) shoots as San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mountain West Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 19 San Diego St. beats Utah St. 68-57 to win MWC title

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 13, 2021 08:25 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Diego State lost the last two Mountain West Tournament

Nicholls State guard Andre Jones (13) shoots next to Northwestern State guard Jovan Zelenbaba, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:10 PM EST

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

Queta leads Utah St. past Fresno St. 57-51

Mar. 07, 2021 01:53 AM EST
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Neemias Queta tallied 13 points and 11 rebounds and

Bean scores 21 to carry Utah St. over Wyoming 72-59

Mar. 04, 2021 11:57 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Justin Bean tied his season high with 21 points plus 10

Utah St. rides Queta and Bean past Nevada in 21-point win

Feb. 28, 2021 09:29 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta scored 26 points with 13 rebounds and Justin

Alston Jr. scores 23 to lead Boise St. over Utah St. 81-77

Feb. 20, 2021 12:41 AM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston Jr. had 23 points as Boise State edged past

Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boise State Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
Utah State Aggies at Boise State Broncos 2/17/2021

Feb. 18, 2021 12:02 AM EST

Boise State forward Abu Kigab reaches for a defensive rebound on a drive by Utah State forward Justin Bean during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
Alston Jr. scores 26 to lead Boise St. over Utah St. 79-70

Feb. 18, 2021 12:01 AM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston Jr. had 26 points as Boise State stretched

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

Stevens, Colorado St. knock off Utah St. 84-76

Jan. 22, 2021 01:37 AM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Isaiah Stevens scored 18 points with eight rebounds and