Malachi Smith
Gonzaga guards Nolan Hickman, left, Hunter Sallis, center, and Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 88-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/2/2023

Feb. 03, 2023 01:26 AM EST

Camara, Smith help Dayton edge Loyola Chicago 85-81 in OT

Jan. 31, 2023 11:53 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Toumani Camara scored 31 points, Malachi Smith added 21 and Dayton outlasted Loyola Chicago 85-81 in overtime on Tuesday night. ...

Loyola Marymount forward Michael Graham (21) grabs a rebound between Gonzaga guards Malachi Smith (13) and Nolan Hickman (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 1/19/2023

Jan. 20, 2023 12:32 AM EST

Gonzaga center Efton Reid III, left, blocks a shot by Northern Illinois guard David Coit during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Timme scores 26 as Gonzaga beats Northern Illinois 88-67

By Tommy Conmy Dec. 12, 2022 11:26 PM EST

Northern Illinois forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Illinois Huskies at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/12/2022

Dec. 12, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Hunter Salis (5) dribbles the ball upcourt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Friday, Dec 2, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
Baylor Bears at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/2/2022

Dec. 02, 2022 11:08 PM EST

BYU erases 23-point deficit, beats Dayton in overtime 79-75

Nov. 25, 2022 06:58 PM EST
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Gideon George scored 21 points and combined with Jaxson Robinson and Rudi Williams for BYU's 15 overtime points as the Cougars came back from...

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) goes to the basket as Portland State guard Keshaun Saunders (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Big 1st half leads No. 6 Gonzaga past Portland State, 102-78

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 02:38 AM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Dayton guard Malachi Smith (11) celebrates after Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II (15) drew a foul after a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Robert Morris, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Dayton bounces back from UNLV loss with 60-51 win over RMU

Nov. 19, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Dayton players warm up before an NCAA college basketball game against Robert Morris, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Robert Morris Colonials at Dayton Flyers 11/19/2022

Nov. 19, 2022 01:24 PM EST

UNLV guard EJ Harkless (55) reacts after scoring against Dayton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
UNLV rallies from 12 down to defeat No. 21 Dayton 60-52

By Mark Anderson Nov. 16, 2022 01:27 AM EST

Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II (15) drives to the basket as SMU guard Zhuric Phelps (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
No. 24 Dayton pulls away late, beats SMU 74-62

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 11, 2022 09:41 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, left, shoots while defended by North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Florida Ospreys at Gonzaga Bulldogs 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 09:58 PM EST

Lindenwood coach Kyle Gerdeman looks at the scoreboard during a stoppage in play in the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 24 Dayton shakes off rust, beats Lindenwood 73-46

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 07, 2022 09:27 PM EST

FILE - Utah Valley center Fardaws Aimaq (11) shoots as BYU's Te'Jon Lucas (3) and Atiki Ally Atiki (4) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Orem, Utah. Aimaq ended up transferring to Texas Tech in the hopes of raising his NBA draft profile this season. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Portal chaos puts pressure on hoops coaches in lower levels

By Dave Skretta Nov. 01, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

FILE -Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) shoots over Belmont center Nick Muszynski (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Murray, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Williams, the 6-10 forward followed coach Matt McMahon from Murray State to LSU after leading the Ohio Valley Conference in scoring (18.0 ppg) and ranked second in the league in rebounding (8.4) last season.(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
TIPOFF: Creighton's Scheierman tops list of impact transfers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2022 08:02 AM EDT

FILE - Dayton forward Daron Holmes II (15) shoots in front of Belmont center Nick Muszynski during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Nov. 28, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Holmes, the A-10 rookie of the year in 2021-22, returns with former Georgia transfer Toumani Camara to give Dayton what should be one of the nation's best frontcourts. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston, File)
No. 24 Dayton poised for NCAA Tournament breakthrough

By John Marshall Oct. 21, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard (3) and forward Drew Timme (2) react with teammates after they beat Memphis 82-78 in a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Gonzaga, the preseason No. 1 the previous two years, is No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll released Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Timme back as No. 2 Gonzaga seeks elusive national title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Malachi Smith, one of nation's top transfers, joins Gonzaga

Jun. 02, 2022 08:06 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Malachi Smith, one of the top players available in the transfer portal, signed Thursday with Gonzaga. Smith's decision followed...