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FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Florida coach Mike White gestures during an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia in Athens, Ga. Unlike a year ago, Florida begins the season unranked and won’t have nearly as much hype. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
White, Gators want to 'reduce noise,' improve culture

By Mark Long Nov. 11, 2020 03:01 PM EST

ESPN won't hold college basketball events in Florida bubble

Oct. 26, 2020 07:34 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ESPN won’t hold college basketball tournaments in a Florida bubble next month. In a statement Monday, ESPN Events said...

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, then-Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew encourages his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Bryce Drew is the new head coach at Grand Canyon University. Drew has three Division I transfers joining the program he took over in March. (AP photo/Wade Payne, File)
Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

By Aaron Beard Jun. 29, 2020 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Sporting Kansas City's Peter Vermes acknowledges fans as he takes the pitch to lead his team against the Colorado Rapids in an MLS soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Major League Soccer coaches are welcoming the opportunity to use five substitutes when play resumes in Florida next month, out of concern for both player fitness and the summertime heat. The adoption of the rule and the expansion of game-day rosters are especially important given the relatively short preparation time teams have had for the MLS Is Back Tournament, which starts July 8, 2020, at the sports complex at Walt Disney World. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Grand Canyon hoops team placed in quarantine

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

Arizona State and Grand Canyon schedule 2-year series

Jun. 12, 2020 02:05 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona State and Grand Canyon will meet in men's basketball for the first time in 40 years next season as part of a home-and-home series. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 9. 2018, file photo, Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle watches his team play Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Phoenix. Former men's basketball coach Dan Majerle has filed a lawsuit for breach of contract after being fired by Grand Canyon in March 2020. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Fired coach Majerle sues GCU for breach of contract

By John Marshall May. 19, 2020 08:41 PM EDT

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

By John Marshall Mar. 17, 2020 03:20 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach. Drew's hiring was announced...

FILE - In this Dec. 9. 2018, file photo, Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle watches his team play Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Phoenix. Grand Canyon has fired Majerle after seven seasons. The school announced the former Phoenix Suns star's firing Thursday, March 12, 2020, hours after the Western Athletic Conference and NCAA tournament were canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Grand Canyon fires Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2020 09:31 PM EDT

Fans watch Oklahoma State and Iowa State warm up before an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Fans will not be able to attend the tournament starting with the quarterfinal round. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma State beats Iowa State 72-71 in Big 12 opener

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2020 09:37 PM EDT

Johnson carries Grand Canyon past CS Bakersfield 64-61

Mar. 07, 2020 11:21 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Carlos Johnson had a season-high 33 points as Grand Canyon narrowly defeated Cal State Bakersfield 64-61 in a regular season finale on Saturday...

Texas A&M's Quenton Jackson (3) drives to the basket under pressure from Arkansas' Adrio Bailey (2) and Desi Sills during an NCAA college basketball game game at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas, Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Michael Miller/College Station Eagle via AP)
Mitchell scores 25, Texas A&M beats Arkansas 77-69

Mar. 07, 2020 07:00 PM EST

Varner powers UT Rio Grande Valley past Grand Canyon, 88-80

Feb. 29, 2020 10:54 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Lesley Varner II had 32 points as Texas Rio Grande Valley topped Grand Canyon 88-80 on Saturday night. Varner II shot 5 for...

Alvarado helps Georgia Tech hold off Miami 63-57

By Matt Winkeljohn Feb. 29, 2020 10:33 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech really wants to earn a first-round bye in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament for the first time in seven years, and for a...

Rice leads New Mexico St. past Grand Canyon 67-53

Feb. 27, 2020 11:42 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Jabari Rice had 16 points and nine rebounds as New Mexico State won its 17th straight game, defeating Grand Canyon 67-53 on Thursday night. ...

Averette scores 23, Utah Valley tops Grand Canyon 92-80

Feb. 22, 2020 06:35 PM EST
OREM, Utah (AP) — Brandon Averette scored a career-high 23 points as Utah Valley topped Grand Canyon 92-80 on Saturday in front of a season-best crowd of 6,600...

Seattle holds off a Grand Canyon rally, earns a 95-89 win

Feb. 21, 2020 12:19 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Riley Grigsby knocked down a 3-pointer with more than a minute left and Morgan Means added a jumper and two free throws in the closing seconds...

Lever lifts Grand Canyon past Chicago St. 71-47

Feb. 15, 2020 11:17 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Alessandro Lever posted 15 points as Grand Canyon easily defeated Chicago State 71-47 on Saturday night. Jovan Blacksher Jr....

Lever scores 18 as Grand Canyon beats UMKC in overtime 71-66

Feb. 14, 2020 12:10 AM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Alessandro Lever scored 18 points as Grand Canyon defeated Kansas City 71-66 in overtime on Thursday night. Jovan Blacksher...

Johnson carries Grand Canyon past California Baptist 103-98

Feb. 09, 2020 12:45 AM EST
RIVERSIDE. Calif. (AP) — Carlos Johnson scored 25 points as Grand Canyon narrowly beat California Baptist 103-98 on Saturday night. Mikey...

McCants carries New Mexico St. over Grand Canyon 72-52

Feb. 01, 2020 11:38 PM EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Johnny McCants had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead New Mexico State to a 72-52 win over Grand Canyon on Saturday night, the Aggies'...