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FILE- In this Friday, March 12, 2021, file photo, Utah State head coach Craig Smith reacts to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas. Utah State and Texas Tech meet in a first-round game in the South Region on Friday. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Craig Smith, who fortified Utah State, hired as Utah coach

Mar. 27, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after he was introduced Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Gophers coach Johnson aims to keep top state talent home

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Texas Tech guard Clarence Nadolny (3) steals the ball away from Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) with a diving effort during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Texas Tech uses 2nd-half surge to get past Utah State 65-53

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) and Utah State guard Steven Ashworth (3) battle for position under the basket during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Fort Worth Regional - First Round - Game 1 (loss) at Fort Worth Regional - First Round - Game 2 (loss) 3/20/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells to players during the second half of a First Four game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 12:48 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

The Florida basketball team is escorted to Hinkle Fieldhouse for the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NCAA sets arena limits for March Madness at 22% capacity

Mar. 18, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas (3) shoots over Oklahoma State's Bryce Williams (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., in this Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, file photo. Abmas, the star for No. 15 seed Oral Roberts, is 10th in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Abmas leads crop of potential mid-major NCAA bracket busters

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2021, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas Feb. Utah State and Texas Tech meet in a first-round game in the South Region on Friday. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Smith's fast rise at Utah St much like Beard's trek at Tech

By Eric Olson Mar. 17, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

The Utah State bench reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
We're back! NCAA bids mean a bit more to 4 teams after '20

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 17, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with Keylan Boone (20) after slam dunking the ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Texas Christian in Stillwater, Okla., in this Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, file photo. Cunningham has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Mitch Alcala, File)
The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Gonzaga during the second half in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
What to watch the first week of the NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Mar. 16, 2021 02:15 AM EDT

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

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

Nicholls State guard Andre Jones (13) shoots next to Northwestern State guard Jovan Zelenbaba, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Queta lifts Utah St. over UNLV 74-53 in MWC tourney

Mar. 12, 2021 05:21 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Neemias Queta recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds as No. 2 seed Utah State rolled past No. 7 seed UNLV 74-53 in the quarterfinals of the...

Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) shoots as UNLV forward Moses Wood (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:46 AM EST

Queta leads Utah St. past Fresno St. 57-51

Mar. 07, 2021 01:53 AM EST
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Neemias Queta tallied 13 points and 11 rebounds and Justin Bean recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds as Utah State beat Fresno State 57-51...

Bean scores 21 to carry Utah St. over Wyoming 72-59

Mar. 04, 2021 11:57 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Justin Bean tied his season high with 21 points plus 10 rebounds as Utah State beat Wyoming 72-59 on Thursday night. ...

Utah St. rides Queta and Bean past Nevada in 21-point win

Feb. 28, 2021 09:29 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta scored 26 points with 13 rebounds and Justin Bean scored 17 with 13 boards and Utah State bounced Nevada 87-66 on Sunday. ...