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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2017, file photo, Northern Arizona guard Karl Harris drives on Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) during the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Another dream, of playing in the NCAA Tournament, became a reality when Northern Kentucky clinched the Horizon League tournament title in March. Mere hours later, it was snatched away by a pandemic spiderwebbing across the globe. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, FIle)
Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

By John Marshall Jul. 11, 2020 04:58 PM EDT

FILE- In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Northern Kentucky guard Karl Harris (14) celebrates following an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois Chicago in the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis. Another dream, of playing in the NCAA Tournament, became a reality when Northern Kentucky clinched the Horizon League tournament title in March. Mere hours later, it was snatched away by a pandemic spiderwebbing across the globe. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

By John Marshall Jul. 11, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2017, file photo, Northern Arizona guard Karl Harris drives on Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) during the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Another dream, of playing in the NCAA Tournament, became a reality when Northern Kentucky clinched the Horizon League tournament title in March. Mere hours later, it was snatched away by a pandemic spiderwebbing across the globe. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, FIle)
Montana State at Northern Arizona 11/11/2017

Jul. 11, 2020 02:36 PM EDT

NCAA says it will review Idaho's transgender law in August

Jun. 11, 2020 05:42 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — NCAA officials will discuss Idaho’s law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports amid calls for the organization to move...

FILE - In this May 24, 2019, file photo, Megan Rapinoe, a member of the United States women's national soccer team, speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move the first and second rounds of the 2021 men’s basketball tournament out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent and signed by a list of professional athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to move the games set to be held March 2021 at Boise State University. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Osa Seattle FC vs Pdx FC 5/22/2019

Jun. 10, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 1, 2014, file photo, Brooklyn Nets' Jason Collins reacts from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move the first and second rounds of the 2021 men’s basketball tournament out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent and signed by a list of professional athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to move the games set to be held March 2021 at Boise State University. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Nets-Bucks 3/1/2014

Jun. 10, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, May 13, 2019, file photo, Seattle Storm's Sue Bird talks with media members at the basketball team's media day in Seattle. Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move the first and second rounds of the 2021 men’s basketball tournament out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent and signed by a list of professional athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to move the games set to be held March 2021 at Boise State University. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho

Jun. 10, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: LSU to resume voluntary workouts June 8

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

Portland State transfer Woods headed to Arizona State

Apr. 11, 2020 06:29 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Portland State transfer Holland Woods is headed home. The junior guard from Glendale announced Saturday on Twitter that...

Burcar elevated to full-time coach at Northern Arizona

Mar. 25, 2020 06:43 PM EDT
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Shane Burcar will be Northern Arizona's full-time basketball coach. The school announced Wednesday that Burcar will...

Marquette men's basketball associate head coach Stan Johnson talks to players on the bench during an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Carroll in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Loyola Marymount hired Stan Johnson as its basketball coach Friday, March 20, 2020. .(Dave Kallmann/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)
Stan Johnson hired as Loyola Marymount basketball coach

Mar. 20, 2020 01:38 PM EDT

Northern Colorado promotes Smiley as head basketball coach

Mar. 19, 2020 11:18 PM EDT
GREELEY, Colorado (AP) — Steve Smiley has been promoted to head men's basketball coach at Northern Colorado, replacing Jeff Lindor, who took over at the...

Idaho State wins first Big Sky Tournament game in 11 years

Mar. 11, 2020 08:08 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Austin Smellie scored 16 points, Chier Maker had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Idaho State won its first Big Sky Conference Tournament game...

Marin scores 19 to lead Southern Utah past Idaho in Big Sky

Mar. 11, 2020 04:58 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Dre Marin posted 19 points as Southern Utah got past Idaho 75-69 in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Wednesday. ...

Sacramento State defeats Weber State in Big Sky tourney

Mar. 11, 2020 03:13 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Osi Nwachukwu scored 16 points and Izayah Mauriohooho-Le'afa had 13 points and 10 rebounds to carry Sacramento State to a 62-54 win over...

N. Dakota St. dismantles N. Dakota for Summit crown

Mar. 10, 2020 11:13 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — For the fifth time in school history, North Dakota State is headed to the NCAA tournament, and this time it was never in doubt. ...

N. Dakota advances to Summit final after 73-56 win

Mar. 10, 2020 12:11 AM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Kienan Walter scored 20 points with nine rebounds and sixth-seeded North Dakota beat No. 7 Purdue Fort Wayne 73-56 in Monday night's...

Stewart hits winner, N. Dakota upsets third-seed S. Dakota

Mar. 09, 2020 12:14 AM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Marlon Stewart juked his man and lofted the go-ahead basket with 10 seconds left as North Dakota clipped South Dakota 74-71 in the...

Harris carries N. Colorado past Montana St. 75-61

Mar. 07, 2020 09:26 PM EST
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Trent Harris had 24 points, tying his season high, as Northern Colorado defeated Montana State 75-61 in a regular season finale on...

E. Washington takes Big Sky title with win over Weber St.

Mar. 07, 2020 07:50 PM EST
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Jacob Davison scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Eastern Washington won the Big Sky Conference regular-season championship...