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Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates during the net cutting after the men's national championship college basketball game against San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
UConn March Madness steamroller could be start of a new era

By Eddie Pells Apr. 04, 2023 04:17 AM EDT

San Diego State guard Micah Parrish (3) reacts to a play during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game against Florida Atlantic in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
Transfer portal lifts UConn, San Diego State to NCAA final

By Aaron Beard Apr. 02, 2023 05:27 PM EDT

Houston's Jarace Walker tries to keep the ball from East Carolina's RJ Felton (3) and Brandon Johnson, right, during an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Houston Cougars at East Carolina Pirates 2/25/2023

Feb. 27, 2023 12:12 PM EST

UConn forward Adama Sanogo, left, and guard Nahiem Alleyne, right, sandwich St. John's guard Posh Alexander, center, on a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
No. 18 UConn rolls to 95-86 win over St. John's at MSG

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 25, 2023 02:48 PM EST

UConn guard Joey Calcaterra, left, drives to the basket against St. John's guard Andre Curbelo, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
UConn Huskies at St. John's Red Storm 2/25/2023

Feb. 25, 2023 01:38 PM EST

Saint Mary's guard Logan Johnson (0) hauls in a rebound over San Diego center Steven Jamerson II, right, and in front of Saint Mary's forward Kyle Bowen, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Saint Mary's Gaels at San Diego Toreros 2/16/2023

Feb. 16, 2023 11:28 PM EST

San Diego guard Deuce Turner (4) dribbles as Saint Mary's forward Kyle Bowen, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Saxen, No. 17 Gaels hold off determined San Diego 62-59

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 16, 2023 11:27 PM EST

Georgetown's Akok Akok, blocks a shot attempt by Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 2 UConn rallies past Georgetown 84-73 to remain unbeaten

By Jim Fuller Dec. 20, 2022 09:03 PM EST

Cambridge Jr., Collins help Arizona St. beat San Diego 91-67

Dec. 18, 2022 09:29 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 23 points and Frankie Collins added 12 points and a career-high 11 assists to help Arizona State beat San Diego 91...

UNLV remains unbeaten with 95-78 romp over San Diego

Dec. 04, 2022 12:25 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luis Rodriguez finished with 19 points, EJ Harkless scored 17 and UNLV remained unbeaten with a 95-78 victory over San Diego on Saturday night. ...

San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee (13) grabs a rebound in front of Occidental defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Occidental Tigers at San Diego State Aztecs 12/2/2022

Dec. 02, 2022 11:56 PM EST

San Diego State guard Matt Bradley (20) and UC Irvine guard DJ Davis (22) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Parrish hits late 3 to give Aztecs 72-69 win over UC Irvine

By Richard J. Marcus Nov. 30, 2022 12:24 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)
Texas State Bobcats at Hawai'i Warriors 11/27/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with Connecticut's Tristen Newton (2) after Newton came out of the with a triple double in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Buffalo, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Newton's triple-double leads No. 25 UConn past Buffalo

By William S. Paxton Nov. 15, 2022 09:26 PM EST

Jawara puts up 22, San Diego defeats FGCU 79-73

Nov. 10, 2022 12:52 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Seikou Sisoho Jawara’s 22 points helped San Diego defeat Florida Gulf Coast 79-73 on Wednesday night. Jawara had five assists for the...

Blacksher, Grand Canyon beat San Diego Christian 101-50

Nov. 10, 2022 12:33 AM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 16 points as Grand Canyon beat San Diego Christian 101-50 on Wednesday night. Blacksher shot 6 for 8,...

Tyson scores 35, leads Seattle U over UC San Diego 85-71

Nov. 08, 2022 01:33 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cameron Tyson scored 35 points as Seattle University beat UC San Diego 85-71 on Monday night in a season opener. Tyson added eight...

Cal State Fullerton forward Garrison Wade, top, blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Matt Bradley (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Newcomer Trammell scores 18, No. 19 SDSU sails past Titans

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 08, 2022 12:09 AM EST

FILE - San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher reacts after a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU on Nov. 12, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
SDSU enters season with higher expectations than normal

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 21, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

UConn gets grad transfer Calcaterra from San Diego

Jun. 17, 2022 10:50 AM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn's men's basketball program has landed its fourth transfer of the off-season, announcing Friday the addition of Joey Calcaterra, a 6-foot-3...