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FILE - Rhode Island's Jacob Toppin reacts as he runs the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, file photo. The No. 10 Wildcats lost five starters among nine departures from last season. The addition of former Rhode Island forward Jacob Toppin should provide some much needed experience. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 10 Kentucky once again welcomes cadre of new players

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2020 02:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. drives to the basket past UCLA guard Chris Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Baker Jr., Ira Lee and Christian Koloko are the only returning players to Arizona who had significant playing time last season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Arizona goes international to replace lost players

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, Southern Mississippi coach Jay Ladner argues a call with the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. While the major sports are finding ways to return to competition, college basketball is in a holding pattern, much like college football. College basketball coaches do have an advantage over the football coaches while in limbo. Since their season starts later, they get a chance to see how things play out, both in professional sports and in college football. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)
College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

By John Marshall Jul. 26, 2020 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2017, file photo, Northern Arizona guard Karl Harris drives on Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) during the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Another dream, of playing in the NCAA Tournament, became a reality when Northern Kentucky clinched the Horizon League tournament title in March. Mere hours later, it was snatched away by a pandemic spiderwebbing across the globe. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, FIle)
Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

By John Marshall Jul. 11, 2020 04:58 PM EDT

FILE- In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Northern Kentucky guard Karl Harris (14) celebrates following an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois Chicago in the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis. Another dream, of playing in the NCAA Tournament, became a reality when Northern Kentucky clinched the Horizon League tournament title in March. Mere hours later, it was snatched away by a pandemic spiderwebbing across the globe. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

By John Marshall Jul. 11, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2017, file photo, Northern Arizona guard Karl Harris drives on Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) during the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Another dream, of playing in the NCAA Tournament, became a reality when Northern Kentucky clinched the Horizon League tournament title in March. Mere hours later, it was snatched away by a pandemic spiderwebbing across the globe. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, FIle)
Montana State at Northern Arizona 11/11/2017

Jul. 11, 2020 02:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona. His latest group has a distinctly international slant to it.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

By John Marshall Jun. 03, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

Burcar elevated to full-time coach at Northern Arizona

Mar. 25, 2020 06:43 PM EDT
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Shane Burcar will be Northern Arizona's full-time basketball coach. The school announced Wednesday that Burcar will...

Idaho State wins first Big Sky Tournament game in 11 years

Mar. 11, 2020 08:08 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Austin Smellie scored 16 points, Chier Maker had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Idaho State won its first Big Sky Conference Tournament game...

Hauser lifts Portland St. over N. Arizona 80-66

Mar. 06, 2020 12:44 AM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Matt Hauser had 21 points as Portland State beat Northern Arizona 80-66 on Thursday night. Holland Woods had 15...

UCLA forward Jalen Hill, left, battles Arizona forward Stone Gettings for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
UCLA surges, beats Arizona 69-64 for 7th straight win

By Greg Beacham Mar. 01, 2020 12:44 AM EST

Belo scores 20 to carry Montana St. over N. Arizona 63-57

Feb. 29, 2020 09:14 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Jubrile Belo had 20 points and 13 rebounds as Montana State defeated Northern Arizona 63-57 on Saturday. Harald...

Andre, Shelton lift N. Arizona over Montana 57-56

Feb. 27, 2020 10:45 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Cameron Shelton grabbed nine rebounds and scored 15 points, including the game-winning free throw with 2 seconds left to play, and...

Peatling sparks Eastern Washington past NAU 80-70

Feb. 22, 2020 07:28 PM EST
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Mason Peatling poured in 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season and Eastern Washington cruised to an...

Andre double-double leads Northern Arizona past Idaho 78-61

Feb. 20, 2020 11:30 PM EST
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Bernie Andre finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds and Northern Arizona drilled Idaho 78-61 on Thursday night. Andre...

Shelton, DeBisschop lead N. Arizona past S. Utah 82-79

Feb. 15, 2020 09:12 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Cameron Shelton scored 26 points and Brooks DeBisschop scored a career-high 21 with 10 rebounds as Northern Arizona defeated Southern...

Harris scores 21 to carry N. Colorado past N. Arizona 84-54

Feb. 13, 2020 10:31 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Trent Harris had 21 points as Northern Colorado routed Northern Arizona 84-54 on Thursday night. Bodie Hume had 17...

Harding scores 24 to lead Weber St. over N. Arizona 76-70

Feb. 08, 2020 11:44 PM EST
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Jerrick Harding had 24 points as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 76-70 on Saturday night. Michal Kozak had 14 points...

Shelton scores 24, Andre 20 as NAU defeats Idaho State in OT

Feb. 07, 2020 12:04 AM EST
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Cameron Shelton scored 24 points and Bernie Andre added 20 points and seven rebounds as Northern Arizona defeated Idaho State 88-87 in...

Davison leads Eastern Washington past Northern Arizona 77-66

Feb. 03, 2020 10:41 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Jacob Davison scored 17 points and added five assists to lead Big Sky Conference leader Eastern Washington to a 77-66 win over Northern...