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New Nevada men's basketball coach Steve Alford answers a question at a news conference in Reno, Nev., Friday, April 12, 2019, where he was introduced as the successor to Eric Musselman, who left to become coach at Arkansas. The former coach at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA says he's excited to be back in the Mountain West Conference and that his new 10-year contract shows he's "in it for the long haul." (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)
Steve Alford says he's in Nevada for the long haul

By Scott Sonner Apr. 12, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, UCLA coach Steve Alford gestures during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington in Los Angeles. Nevada hired former UCLA coach Alford on Thursday April 11, 2019, four days after Eric Musselman left for Arkansas. Alford is expected to be introduced at a Friday news conference. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Nevada quickly hires Alford to replace Musselman

By John Marshall Apr. 11, 2019 09:09 PM EDT

Michigan head coach John Beilein watches his team during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan plays Montana on Thursday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NCAA Tournament: Let the games begin - in earnest

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Nevada's Jordan Caroline smiles during team practice ahead of a first round men's college basketball game against Florida in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday, March 20, 2019. At 6-foot-7 and 235 pounds, Jordan Caroline has a football player's build just like dad. The son of former NFL defensive end Simeon Rice, and grandson of ex-Chicago Bear J.C. Caroline is making a name for himself as Nevada's top scorer and rebounder. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Football's in his blood, but basketball in Caroline's heart

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2019 06:06 PM EDT

Nevada's Tre'Shawn Thurman (0) attempts to block a shot from San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
San Diego State beats No 14 Nevada 65-56 in MWC semifinals

By Adam Soboleski Mar. 15, 2019 11:38 PM EDT

San Diego State forward Matt Mitchell (11) shoots against Nevada in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Martin twins lead No. 17 Nevada over SDSU 83-51

By Emerson Marcus Mar. 10, 2019 01:03 AM EST

Nevada guard Jazz Johnson, left, celebrates his basket with guard David Cunningham during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Air Force on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Nevada won 90-79. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Johnson scores 27 as No. 17 Nevada beats Air Force 90-79

By Pat Graham Mar. 06, 2019 01:21 AM EST

Duke's Cam Reddish (2) dunks against Miami during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 2, 2019. Duke won 87-57. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Top-ranked Gonzaga wraps up undefeated WCC season

By John Marshall Mar. 03, 2019 01:53 PM EST

Correction: BKC-T25-Nevada-Utah St story

Mar. 02, 2019 11:21 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — In a story March 3 about Utah State beating No. 12 Nevada 81-76, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Nevada coach Eric Musselman went...

UNLV guard Bryce Hamilton (13) shoots over Nevada forward Cody Martin (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Reno, Nev., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
No. 12 Nevada beats in-state rival UNLV 89-73

By Emerson Marcus Feb. 28, 2019 01:29 AM EST

Fresno State forward Nate Grimes (32) and guard Braxton Huggins (4) scramble for the ball against Nevada in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Martin leads No. 6 Nevada to 74-68 win over Fresno State

By Emerson Marcus Feb. 23, 2019 10:37 PM EST

San Diego State guard Jeremy Hemsley, right, celebrates with forward Matt Mitchell (11), and guard Adam Seiko (2) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nevada, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Dutcher, SDSU stir up MWC by beating Musselman's Wolf Pack

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 21, 2019 05:28 PM EST

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats reacts against Ohio during the second half of an NCAA college Basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Veteran teams riding experience toward March Madness

By John Marshall Feb. 21, 2019 03:09 AM EST

San Diego State guard Jeremy Hemsley, right, celebrates with forward Matt Mitchell (11), and guard Adam Seiko (2) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nevada, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego State stuns Caroline, No. 6 Nevada 65-57

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 21, 2019 01:25 AM EST

Nevada forward Cody Martin (11) charges forward past Wyoming forward AJ Banks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Laramie, Wyo. (AP Photo/Jacob Byk)
No. 7 Nevada wins 10th straight behind Porter's 14 points

By Bob Moen Feb. 17, 2019 12:17 AM EST

Nevada forward Trey Porter (15) dunks the ball against New Mexico in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
No. 6 Nevada avenges only loss, defeats New Mexico 91-62

By Emerson Marcus Feb. 09, 2019 08:26 PM EST

Nevada forward Jordan Caroline, right, shoots a 3-pointer over Colorado State guard Kris Martin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Caroline scores 40 as No. 6 Nevada beats CSU 98-82

Feb. 07, 2019 12:25 AM EST

Nevada forward Cody Martin, right, shoots over the Boise State defense in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Martin brothers lead No. 8 Nevada over Boise State 93-73

By Emerson Marcus Feb. 02, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Nevada coach Eric Musselman yells during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNLV, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Las Vegas. Nevada won 87-70. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Column: No matter the name, No. 8 Nevada is for real

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 30, 2019 05:26 PM EST