Marquise Kennedy
Fans take a photo at Bankers Life Fieldhouse before a Sweet 16 game between Loyola Chicago and Oregon State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon State Beavers at Loyola Chicago Ramblers 3/27/2021

Mar. 27, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) and head coach Wayne Tinkle celebrate beating Oklahoma State 80-70 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NCAA tourney proof of narrowing talent gap in college hoops

By Dave Skretta Mar. 25, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

Drake's D.J. Wilkins (0) looks to pass as Loyola of Chicago's Lucas Williamson (1) and Cameron Krutwig defend during the first half of the championship game in the NCAA Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament Sunday, March 7, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Drake Bulldogs at Loyola Chicago Ramblers 3/7/2021

Mar. 07, 2021 03:04 PM EST

Loyola of Chicago's Keith Clemons (5) passes as Indiana State's Randy Miller Jr., left, and Julian Larry defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 6, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ohio Valley - Semifinal 2 (win) at Ohio Valley - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/6/2021

Mar. 06, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Southern Illinois' Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) shoots as Loyola of Chicago's Lucas Williamson and Cameron Krutwig (25) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 5, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri Valley - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Drake Bulldogs 3/5/2021

Mar. 05, 2021 01:02 PM EST

Loyola Chicago guard Keith Clemon, center top, drives to the basket past Southern Illinois defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)
No. 21 Loyola beats Southern Illinois 65-58 in overtime

By John Jackson Feb. 27, 2021 10:08 PM EST

Loyola Chicago guard Marquise Kennedy (12) drives to the basket as Southern Illinois' Ben Harvey defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)
No. 21 Loyola holds on to beat Southern Illinois 60-52

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 26, 2021 11:25 PM EST

Loyola of Chicago guard Marquise Kennedy (12) shoots a 3-point basket during the second half against Southern Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)
Southern Illinois Salukis at Loyola Chicago Ramblers 2/26/2021

Feb. 26, 2021 11:20 PM EST

Valparaiso's Ben Krikke (23) scores past Loyola Chicago's Cameron Krutwig during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Valparaiso Crusaders at Loyola Chicago Ramblers 2/17/2021

Feb. 17, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Loyola of Chicago center Cameron Krutwig (25) drives to the basket past Drake forward Tremell Murphy, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Drake rallies to beat No. 22 Loyola Chicago in OT, 51-50

By Andrew Logue Feb. 14, 2021 06:23 PM EST

Loyola of Chicago guard Lucas Williamson (1) drives to the basket ahead of Drake forward Tremell Murphy, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Drake Bulldogs 2/14/2021

Feb. 14, 2021 03:50 PM EST

Kennedy carries Loyola of Chicago over Bradley 65-58

Jan. 25, 2021 10:25 PM EST
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Marquise Kennedy came off the bench to score 18 points to carry Loyola of Chicago to a 65-58 win over Bradley on Monday night. ...

Krutwig lifts Loyola of Chicago over Illinois St. 86-55

Dec. 28, 2020 09:32 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig had 22 points on 11-of-15 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds with seven assists and Loyola of Chicago routed Illinois State 86...

Krutwig scores 22 to lead Loyola of Chicago past UIC 77-66

Dec. 13, 2020 05:37 PM EST
Cameron Krutwig scored 22 points and Loyola of Chicago beat Illinois-Chicago 77-66 on Sunday. Marquise Kennedy had 16 points for the...

Krutwig leads Loyola of Chicago past Chicago State 88-51

Dec. 09, 2020 07:48 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig had 22 points as Loyola of Chicago easily beat Chicago State 88-51 on Wednesday. Krutwig made 10 of 13 shots...

Bradley's Ville Tahvanainen celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern Illinois in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 6, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri Valley - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Missouri Valley - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/7/2020

Mar. 06, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Uguak, Kennedy carry Loyola of Chicago past Bradley 67-66

Feb. 29, 2020 06:16 PM EST
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Aher Uguak had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Marquise Kennedy made the game-winning free throw and Loyola of Chicago beat Bradley 67-66 in a...

Krutwig carries Loyola of Chicago over Drake 64-60

Feb. 25, 2020 10:39 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig scored 17 points, grabbed seven rebounds and made three assists and Loyola Chicago held off Drake 64-60 on Tuesday night for its...