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Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Arizona's Stanley Johnson, left, and Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell are two of the best freshmen in NCAA men's basketball.

Arizona vs. Ohio State will see freshman phenoms clash in Portland

Arizona's Stanley Johnson, left, and Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell are two of the best freshmen in NCAA men's basketball.

March 21, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

PORTLAND -- D'Angelo vs. Goliath. The Phenom vs. the Juggernaut. A March tale as old as the tournament itself will be on display Saturday when No. 10 seed Ohio State takes on the second-seeded Arizona. Read story

Eastern Washington forward Felix Van Hofe, left, reacts as Georgetown forward Mikael Hopkins drives past him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball second round game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 19, 2015.

NCAA Tournament: Eastern Washington can’t contain Georgetown

Eastern Washington forward Felix Van Hofe, left, reacts as Georgetown forward Mikael Hopkins drives past him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball second round game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 19, 2015.

March 20, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

PORTLAND -- Eastern Washington came into Thursday's second round of the NCAA tournament with big expectations. Read story

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Utah guard Delon Wright, brother of the Blazers' Dorell Wright, practices at the Moda Center for the Utes' NCAA Tournament game Thursday vs. Stephen F. Austion

Superstitious Blazer won’t watch little brother play in NCAA Tournament

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Utah guard Delon Wright, brother of the Blazers' Dorell Wright, practices at the Moda Center for the Utes' NCAA Tournament game Thursday vs. Stephen F. Austion

March 19, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Even if schedules break right and the glass slipper fits, Portland Trail Blazers forward Dorell Wright won't be there in person to see his brother, Utah's Delon Wright, compete in the NCAA tournament. Read story

Blazers Week in Review

March 16, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Blazer bravos, beefs and by the numbers Read story

Detroit Pistons forward Shawne Williams, right, is held back by teammate Joel Anthony after an altercation with Portland Trail Blazers forward Joel Freeland, second from left, on Friday.

Blazers center Freeland suspended for Toronto game

Detroit Pistons forward Shawne Williams, right, is held back by teammate Joel Anthony after an altercation with Portland Trail Blazers forward Joel Freeland, second from left, on Friday.

March 14, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Even though he was standing up for his teammate, Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Freeland was suspended one game without pay by the NBA for head-butting Detroit's Shawne Williams. Read story

Detroit Pistons forward Shawne Williams, right, is held back by teammate Joel Anthony after an altercation with Portland Trail Blazers forward Joel Freeland, second from left, on Friday.

Blazers don’t play around with Pistons, win 118-99

Detroit Pistons forward Shawne Williams, right, is held back by teammate Joel Anthony after an altercation with Portland Trail Blazers forward Joel Freeland, second from left, on Friday.

March 14, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

PORTLAND -- In the words of point guard Damian Lillard, the Trail Blazers did not "play around with the game" Friday night at the Moda Center. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum, left, drives on Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Portland won 105-100.

Blazers confident heading into game with Pistons

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum, left, drives on Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Portland won 105-100.

March 13, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

TUALATIN, Ore. -- Before the Trail Blazers embark on a demanding five-game-in-seven-day road trip, they will face the Detroit Pistons Friday night at the Moda Center. Read story

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Portland's Alonzo Gee, right, plays tight defense against Houston Rockets guard James Harden.

Blazers honor injured Matthews by beating Rockets

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Portland's Alonzo Gee, right, plays tight defense against Houston Rockets guard James Harden.

March 12, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews underwent a successful surgery to repair his torn left Achilles on Wednesday, the team announced prior to its game against the Houston Rockets but he was on the minds and chests of all of his teammates. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J.

McCollum ready to be bigger contributor in Matthews’ absence

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J.

March 11, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

TUALATIN, Ore. -- CJ McCollum's season, if not his Trail Blazers' career, has been defined by peaks and valleys. Read story

Portland's Arron Afflalo (4) expects to play in Game 3 of the Blazers' playoff series against Memphis.

Blazers adjusting to life without Matthews

Portland's Arron Afflalo (4) expects to play in Game 3 of the Blazers' playoff series against Memphis.

March 10, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are going through a "period of adjustment," as they continue to try and make up for the loss of starting shooting guard Wesley Matthews. Read story