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FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. The NCAA transfer portal was implemented two years ago, intended to help ease the burden on administrators, increase transparency and empower athletes who complained about being prevented at times from going elsewhere. “There’s a lot of juggling that has to take place because of the transfer portal,” said Kansas coach Bill Self, who lost elite guard Isaac McBride to Vanderbilt but enjoyed the benefit of getting sharp-shooter Isaiah Moss from Iowa this past season. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Transfer portal causing college basketball coaches headaches

By Dave Skretta Apr. 14, 2020 03:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2006, file photo, George Mason's Jai Lewis carries the NCAA Regional championship trophy as he greets fans at their home arena, the Patriot Center, in Fairfax, Va. Earlier in the day, George Mason advanced to the NCAA men's Final four in Indianapolis after defeating Connecticut in Washington. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post via AP)
NCAA's storied party crashers includes 'Dunk City,' Loyola

By Eric Olson Mar. 26, 2020 12:04 PM EDT

Vanderbilt's Isaiah Rice (14) plays against Arkansas guard Desi Sills (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Conference USA - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Rice Owls 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 10:12 PM EDT

Arkansas guard Desi Sills (3) is defended by Vanderbilt's Jordan Wright (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas Jayhawks 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 10:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after the team's win over Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. The first-place Bruins own a half-game lead over Oregon and can clinch at least a share of the league crown with a victory at crosstown rival Southern California on Saturday, March 7, 2020. They haven't won the regular-season title since 2012-13. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
UCLA on seven-game winning streak, tied for Pac-12 lead

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2020 12:32 PM EST

Wyoming's Hunter Maldonado drives under the basket as Nevada's Jazz Johnson defends during the first half of a Mountain West Conference tournament NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Two nights, two upsets - Wyoming drops Nevada from MWC play

Mar. 06, 2020 02:22 AM EST

Nevada guard Jalen Harris (2) shoots over San Diego State forward Yanni Wetzell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
No. 5 San Diego St. overcomes 2nd-half deficit, tops Nevada

By Emerson Marcus Feb. 29, 2020 10:37 PM EST

Harris scores 23 to carry Nevada over Wyoming 73-68

Feb. 25, 2020 11:40 PM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Jalen Harris had 23 points as Nevada edged past Wyoming 73-68 on Tuesday night. Jazz Johnson had 13 points for Nevada ...

Johnson helps Nevada pull away late to beat Fresno St. 78-76

Feb. 23, 2020 12:35 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jazz Johnson scored nine of his 15 points during Nevada's 16-5 closing run and the Wolf Pack beat Fresno State 78-76 on Saturday night. ...

Harris helps lift Nevada over New Mexico 88-74

By Glen Rosales Feb. 18, 2020 11:17 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Sparked by another standout game from Jalen Harris, who scored 26 with nine rebounds, Nevada beat New Mexico 88-74 on Tuesday night. ...

Harris scores 29, Nevada holds off rival UNLV 82-79 in OT

Feb. 13, 2020 12:44 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jalen Harris scored 29 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished five assists and Nevada defeated rival UNLV for the sixth straight time, pulling...

Harris' 32 points power Nevada past San Jose State, 95-77

Feb. 08, 2020 09:46 PM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jalen Harris had 32 points to carry Nevada to a 95-77 win over San Jose State on Saturday, the Wolf Pack's ninth consecutive home victory....

Harris' 38-points sends Nevada hurtling past Air Force

Feb. 05, 2020 01:03 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jalen Harris scored a career-high 38 points and Nevada overwhelmed Air Force 88-54 on Tuesday night. Harris reached 33...

Jessup ties MWC 3s record, Boise State beats Nevada 73-64

Feb. 02, 2020 03:24 AM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston scored 24 points, Justinian Jessup tied the Mountain West Conference record for 3-pointers made in a career, and Boise State...

Stevens buries winner as Colorado State tops Nevada 91-90

Jan. 29, 2020 11:52 PM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Adam Thistlewood had a career-high 24 points and Isaiah Stevens hit an 18-footer at the buzzer to lift Colorado State to a 92-91...

Zouzoua scores 20 to lift Nevada past New Mexico 96-74

Jan. 25, 2020 11:01 PM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nisre Zouzoua had a season-high 20 points as Nevada stretched its home win streak to seven games, routing New Mexico 96-74 on Saturday. ...

Shareef O'Neal, son of Shaq, to transfer from UCLA

By Beth Harris Jan. 22, 2020 10:51 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shareef O'Neal, son of Shaquille O'Neal, plans to transfer from UCLA, where he sat out his first year after heart surgery and played just 13...

San Diego State forward Yanni Wetzell (5) shoots past the defense of Nevada forward Johncarlos Reyes (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Wetzell, No. 7 SDSU beat Nevada 68-55 to remain undefeated

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 18, 2020 10:17 PM EST

Harris' late layup sends Nevada past scrappy Wyoming 68-67

Jan. 15, 2020 12:19 AM EST
RENO, Nev (AP) — Jalen Harris scored 20 points and his driving layup with nine seconds left carried Nevada to a thrilling 68-67 win over Wyoming Tuesday night....

San Jose State topples Nevada 70-68 behind Knight's 28

Associated Press Jan. 09, 2020 01:15 AM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seneca Knight scored a career-high 28 points, Sam Japhet-Mathias made two free throws with 13.9 seconds left and San Jose State held on...