W.G. RAMIREZ
Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) shoots while defended by UConn guard Jordan Hawkins (24) and forward Adama Sanogo in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Zags' Strawther may jump to NBA after sad ending in Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 26, 2023 12:53 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two nights after Julian Strawther exuberantly stormed through the

Washington State center Lauren Glazier celebrates after the team defeated UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Pac-12 women's tournament Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Washington State tops No. 19 UCLA 65-61 for Pac-12 title

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 05, 2023 07:30 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Washington State capped off one of the most improbable runs in Pac

Stanford forward Francesca Belibi motions after scoring against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 women's tournament Friday, March 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 19 UCLA races past No. 6 Stanford, reaches Pac-12 final

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 03, 2023 11:37 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Freshman Kiki Rice scored a career-best 22 points and No. 19 UCLA

BYU forward Gideon George (5), right, squares off with Creighton forward Arthur Kaluma (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. BYU won 83 to 80. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)
BYU hands No. 21 Creighton 4th straight loss, 83-80

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 11, 2022 01:10 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Freshman guard Dallin Hall hit a go-ahead putback with 11 seconds

Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) passes the ball around Indiana forward Miller Kopp (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 10 Arizona tops No. 14 Indiana 89-75 in Vegas clash

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 10, 2022 10:29 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Azuolas Tubelis scored 21 points and No. 10 Arizona defeated No. 14

Boise State forward Mladen Armus, center, fouls San Diego State forward Nathan Mensah, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of Mountain West Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Boise State tops San Diego State, 53-52 in MWC title game

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 12, 2022 08:50 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State works on the “perfect possession” every practice, where

San Diego State guard Trey Pulliam (4) shoots as Colorado State guard Kendle Moore (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
San Diego St. stuns No. 23 Colorado St. 63-58 in MWC semi

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 12, 2022 02:46 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trey Pulliam scored 11 points and had six assists to lead San Diego

Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud, center right, blocks a shot by Texas guard Devin Askew (5) during the first half of a Pac-12 Coast-to-Coast Challenge NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
No. 17 Texas uses second-half surge to top Stanford, 60-53

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 19, 2021 05:11 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Texas Longhorns arrived in Las Vegas on Friday and got to see

Kentucky's Sahvir Wheeler (2) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)
No. 21 Kentucky dominates Tar Heels wire-to-wire, wins 98-69

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 18, 2021 07:58 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari gave a simple message to Sahvir Wheeler

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren (34) has his shot blocked as Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) and center Mark Williams (15) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
No. 5 Duke holds off No. 1 Gonzaga for 84-81 victory

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 27, 2021 12:57 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a town known for major championship fights, it seemed only

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther, center, sits on the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Central Michigan on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Gonzaga's Strawther thrives in native Vegas, honors late mom

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 24, 2021 05:36 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gonzaga's Julian Strawther couldn’t have hoped for a better

Oregon guard De'Vion Harmon works around St. Mary's guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Saint Mary's tops Oregon 62-50, advances to Maui title game

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 23, 2021 10:15 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As its West Coast Conference brethren, No. 1 Gonzaga, was

Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis (1) gets pressured by Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wisconsin holds off No. 12 Houston with 65-63 upset

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 23, 2021 07:16 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — No. 12 Houston scored the first 17 points against Butler in

Central Michigan forward Harrison Henderson dunks against Gonzaga during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Good Sam Empire Classic Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
No. 1 Gonzaga routs Central Michigan, to face No. 2 UCLA

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 23, 2021 01:09 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chet Holmgren scored 19 points and No. 1 Gonzaga breezed past

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

San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson (0) blocks a shot from Nevada forward Warren Washington (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 19 San Diego St tops Nevada 77-70, moves into MW final

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 13, 2021 12:23 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Matt Mitchell had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19

San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) shoots over Wyoming guard Xavier DuSell (53) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 19 San Diego State holds off Wyoming 69-66 in MW tourney

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 11, 2021 06:26 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Terrell Gomez scored 20 points and No. 19 San Diego State beat

Washington's head coach Mike Hopkins watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 2 Baylor wins again without Drew, routing Washington

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 29, 2020 08:07 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Baylor assistant coach Jerome Tang is directing the Bears

Baylor's Jared Butler (12) passes around Louisiana-Lafayette's Brayan Au (41) and Theo Akwuba (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 2 Baylor wins delayed opener 112-82 over La-Lafayette

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 28, 2020 10:25 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Baylor’ hadn't been on a basketball court for a game in 266

UNLV's Marvin Coleman (31) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)
No. 4 San Diego St remains unbeaten with 71-67 win over UNLV

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 26, 2020 06:28 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — While remaining the country's only unbeaten team was important