Geno Crandall
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

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke, center, goes to the basket as Baylor's Mario Kegler (4) and Mark Vital (11) defend during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Slammed: Clarke scores 36 in Gonzaga's 83-71 win over Baylor

By Eddie Pells Mar. 23, 2019 09:39 PM EDT

Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Fairleigh Dickinson forward Elyjah Williams, left, defends against Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/21/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:39 PM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCU Horned Frogs 3/24/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) dunks over Saint Mary's forward Malik Fitts (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Saint Mary's Gaels 3/2/2019

Mar. 02, 2019 11:07 PM EST

Pacific's Jeremiah Bailey, left, defends against Gonzaga's Geno Crandall (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Stockton, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Clarke, Hachimura lead No. 1 Gonzaga past Pacific 86-66

By Michael Wagaman Mar. 01, 2019 01:40 AM EST

Loyola Marymount center Mattias Markusson (14) shoots over Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Loyola Marymount Lions 2/14/2019

Feb. 15, 2019 12:14 AM EST

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke, center, blocks a shot by Saint Mary's forward Dan Fotu, left, in front of Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/9/2019

Feb. 09, 2019 11:03 PM EST

San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith, left, speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Clarke leads No. 4 Gonzaga over San Francisco 92-62

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 07, 2019 11:48 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) shoots over San Diego forward Isaiah Pineiro during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Focus shifts to college basketball with football finished

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2019 01:53 PM EST

BYU forward Yoeli Childs (23) passes the ball as Gonzaga's Josh Perkins (13) and Rui Hachimura (21) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 4 Gonzaga routs BYU 93-63 for 28th straight WCC road win

By John Coon Feb. 01, 2019 01:12 AM EST

Santa Clara forward Josh Martin (22) and Gonzaga forward Jeremy Jones (22) chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos 1/24/2019

Jan. 25, 2019 12:01 AM EST

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura shoots against Portland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
No. 5 Gonzaga wins 9th straight, beating Portland 89-66

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 20, 2019 01:14 AM EST

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) shoots while defended by Loyola Marymount guard Joe Quintana (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 1/17/2019

Jan. 18, 2019 12:14 AM EST

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, left, shoots against San Francisco guard Frankie Ferrari, bottom, and forward Nate Renfro (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
No. 5 Gonzaga holds off San Francisco

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2019 12:21 AM EST

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks as guard Josh Perkins (13) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Santa Clara in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs 1/5/2019

Jan. 06, 2019 03:27 AM EST

Cal State Bakersfield guard Jarkel Joiner (0) shoots while defended by Gonzaga forwards Rui Hachimura (21) and Jeremy Jones (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Hachimura leads No. 7 Zags over Cal State Bakersfield 89-54

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 31, 2018 11:46 PM EST