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Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura declares for NBA draft

Apr. 15, 2019 02:45 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga star forward Rui Hachimura has declared for the NBA draft. The junior said Monday he will hire an agent as he pursues a...

FILE - In this March 16, 2019, file photo, Duke's RJ Barrett, left, hugs Zion Williamson after Duke defeated Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, in Charlotte, N.C. Duke's Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett are the second freshman teammates to earn first-team All-America honors. Williamson and Barrett headed The Associated Press All-America team released on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, joined by Tennessee's Grant Williams, Murray State's Ja Morant and Cassius Winston of Michigan State. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Williamson, Ionescu win honors at College Basketball Awards

By Beth Harris Apr. 12, 2019 08:19 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Way-too-early poll for the 2019-20 college hoops season

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 10:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Virginia's De'Andre Hunter dribbles past Purdue's Grady Eifert (24) during the first half of the men's NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Ky. Although this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis this week possess that young NBA talent, including Virginia and Texas Tech. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AP Analysis: Success in March tied to NBA-caliber talent

By Eddie Pells And Larry Fenn Apr. 03, 2019 02:23 AM EDT

Texas Tech players shower coach Chris Beard with confetti after their win against Gonzaga during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Final Four features 3 first-time coaches and Izzo in his 8th

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2019 07:49 PM EDT

Gonzaga players react to a loss to Texas Tech during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Virginia, Texas Tech give Final Four certain new look

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2019 02:33 AM EDT

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins talks to the media after the team's loss to Texas Tech during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Perkins laments "bonehead play" in Gonzaga's loss

By Joe Reedy Mar. 30, 2019 11:10 PM EDT

Texas Tech celebrates after the team scored against Gonzaga during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Texas Tech locks down 'Zags to earn to 1st Final Four trip

By Eddie Pells Mar. 30, 2019 08:41 PM EDT

Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, left, and Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke vie for a rebound during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Virginia beats Purdue in OT to reach Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, right, and Florida State guard PJ Savoy chase a loose ball during the second half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TIPPING OFF: First 2 Final 4 spots on the line

By John Marshall Mar. 30, 2019 03:06 AM EDT

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard speaks during a news conference Friday, March 29, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech plays Gonzaga in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament West regional final Saturday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Elite matchup: Gonzaga's offense vs. Texas Tech's defense

By Joe Reedy Mar. 29, 2019 09:09 PM EDT

Michigan coach John Beilein reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal against Texas Tech on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
D up: Texas Tech clamps down in 63-44 win over Michigan

By Eddie Pells Mar. 29, 2019 01:11 AM EDT

Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, middle, drives to the basket between Texas Tech forward Deshawn Corprew, let, and guard Jarrett Culver during the first half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
D up: Texas Tech clamps down in 63-44 win over Michigan

By Eddie Pells Mar. 29, 2019 12:17 AM EDT

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins celebrates after scoring against Florida State during the first half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Gonzaga beats Florida State in Sweet 16 rematch

By Joe Reedy Mar. 28, 2019 09:44 PM EDT

Florida State forward Mfiondu Kabengele, top, blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Regional semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/30/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 07:22 PM EDT

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots over Oregon's Kenny Wooten (14) during the first half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NCAA Latest: Jerome helps Virginia outlast Oregon 53-49

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Gonzaga plays Florida State in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Hollywood sequel: Zags, FSU, Michigan back in SoCal

By Eddie Pells Mar. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EDT

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State forward Rocky Kreuser (34) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Get ready for a Sweet 16 filled with favorites

By John Marshall Mar. 27, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

Duke forward RJ Barrett (5) passes to a teammate, away from Central Florida forward Chad Brown, left, during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Duke won 77-76. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
International players dot rosters across NCAA Tournament

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2019 02:39 PM EDT

Gonzaga's bench celebrates during the second half against Fairleigh Dickinson during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Gonzaga strikes a deal to get more out of tournament success

By Eddie Pells Mar. 26, 2019 02:26 PM EDT