Dontay Caruthers
Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) heads to the basket past Northern Kentucky's Dantez Walton (32) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 72-57. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texas Tech-Buffalo gives high-octane guard matchup in NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 23, 2019 05:22 PM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Buffalo's Jeremy Harris (2) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Bowling Green for the Mid-American Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 87-73. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bowling Green Falcons at Buffalo Bulls 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

Bowling Green's Antwon Lillard (11) grabs a rebound ahead of Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ball State Cardinals at Bowling Green Falcons 3/14/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 09:55 PM EDT

Central Michigan's Kevin McKay (20) grabs a rebound ahead of Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 08:13 PM EDT

Buffalo's Jayvon Graves (3) drives past Akron's Jeremy Roscoe (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 82-46. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Buffaloed: No. 18 Bulls bowl over Akron in MAC quarterfinals

By Tom Withers Mar. 14, 2019 02:19 PM EDT

Buffalo forward Montell McRae (1) drives against Bowling Green forward Jeffrey Uju (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
No. 19 Buffalo beats Bowling Green in regular-season finale

By John Wawrow Mar. 08, 2019 08:19 PM EST

Buffalo guard Dontay Caruthers (22) goes up against Bowling Green guard Justin Yurner (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bowling Green Falcons at Buffalo Bulls 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 06:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 5, 2019, file photo, Buffalo guard CJ Massinburg reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio in Athens, Ohio. On Friday, Massinburg will join four fellow seniors in playing their final home game, while appreciating how he played a significant role in spending the past four years placing Buffalo firmly on the map. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Seniors play key role in putting No. 19 Buffalo on the map

By John Wawrow Mar. 07, 2019 04:59 PM EST

Ohio forward Ben Vander Plas pulls in a rebound next to Buffalo forward Montel McRae during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/7/2019

Mar. 05, 2019 08:02 PM EST

Buffalo guard CJ Massinburg (5) drives to the basket against Miami (Ohio) forward Dalonte Brown (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 1, 2019, in Oxford, Ohio. Buffalo won 77-69. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 21 Buffalo beat Miami (OH) 77-69 for share of MAC title

By Joe Kay Mar. 01, 2019 10:18 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

Akron's Tyler Cheese (4) drives past Buffalo's Jayvon Graves (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Akron, Ohio. Buffalo won 76-70. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Massinburg's 21 helps No. 25 Buffalo hold off Akron 76-70

By Tom Withers Feb. 12, 2019 09:10 PM EST

Buffalo's Jayvon Graves goes for a slam dunk against Central Michigan during an NCAA college basketball game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth)
Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls 2/9/2019

Feb. 09, 2019 06:39 PM EST

Buffalo's Jeremy Harris, left, looks to pass past Central Michigan's, Keivn McKay during an NCAA college basketball game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth)
No. 23 Buffalo tops Central Mich. for 22nd straight home win

By Jonah Bronstein Feb. 09, 2019 05:55 PM EST

Bowling Green head coach Michael Huger signals a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Buffalo in Bowling Green, Ohio, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Bowling Green rallies past No. 18 Buffalo 92-88

By Noah Trister Feb. 01, 2019 10:27 PM EST

Buffalo forward Jeenathan Williams (11) dunks against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
No. 18 Buffalo cruises past Ball State for 83-59 win

By John Wawrow Jan. 29, 2019 09:29 PM EST

Buffalo CJ Massinburg shoots a three point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kent State, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in Kent, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 14 Buffalo survives scare, beats Kent State 88-79

By Tom Withers Jan. 25, 2019 09:06 PM EST

Buffalo forward Nick Perkins, left, shoots against Northern Illinois forward Noah McCarty during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in DeKalb, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buffalo Bulls at Northern Illinois Huskies 1/22/2019

Jan. 23, 2019 01:20 AM EST

Buffalo guard CJ Massininburg (5) steals the ball from Eastern Michigan forward Elijah Minnie (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Buffalo Bulls 1/18/2019

Jan. 19, 2019 12:34 AM EST