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Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) drives between Wisconsin guard D’Mitrik Trice, left, and forward Ethan Happ (22) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’Äôs college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif.

Oregon extends March run with 72-54 win over Wisconsin

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) drives between Wisconsin guard D’Mitrik Trice, left, and forward Ethan Happ (22) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’Äôs college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif.

March 22, 2019, 4:48pm College

Payton Pritchard scored 19 points, Kenny Wooten protected the rim with four blocks and 12th-seeded Oregon extended its surprising March run by beating No. 5 seed Wisconsin 72-54 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read story

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) celebrates after Gonzaga scored against Fairleigh Dickinson during the first half of a first-round game.

Fairleigh easy Gonzaga win in NCAA tournament

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) celebrates after Gonzaga scored against Fairleigh Dickinson during the first half of a first-round game.

March 21, 2019, 10:08pm College

When it comes to a 16 seed beating a 1, it’s still true — anything really can happen in the NCAA Tournament. Read story

Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura shoots during practice for the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. Gonzaga plays Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday.

Rise of Hachimura: Gonzaga forward has huge following in Japan, U.S.

Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura shoots during practice for the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. Gonzaga plays Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday.

March 20, 2019, 10:36pm College

Rui Hachimura leaned against a wall inside Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena, towering above the boom microphones and cameras being held by the reporters below. Read story

College Notebook: River grad McGarry on a tear for OSU baseball

March 19, 2019, 10:37pm College

One year after winning its third national championship, the Oregon State baseball team hasn’t let off the throttle. Read story

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins speaks with his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas.

Washington looking for scoring heading into NCAA Tournament

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins speaks with his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas.

March 19, 2019, 5:24pm College

Based on his history and experience in the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach, Mike Hopkins knows the style of defense Washington plays will give the Huskies a chance of hanging around against seemingly any opponent. Read story

Baylor celebrates after defeating Iowa State during the Big 12 women’s conference tournament championship in Oklahoma City, Monday, March 11, 2019. Baylor won 67-49.

Spoilers! Baylor tops women’s NCAA field as bracket leaks

Baylor celebrates after defeating Iowa State during the Big 12 women’s conference tournament championship in Oklahoma City, Monday, March 11, 2019. Baylor won 67-49.

March 18, 2019, 5:27pm College

Baylor, Notre Dame, Mississippi State and Louisville are the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament, leading a March Madness field that was revealed early thanks to a production error. Read story

Duke’s Zion Williamson (1) goes up to dunk against Florida State during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Gonzaga gets No. 1 seed, but Duke gets top billing

Duke’s Zion Williamson (1) goes up to dunk against Florida State during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019.

March 17, 2019, 4:55pm College

Looming at the top of this year’s March Madness bracket: Duke and its freshman force of nature, Zion Williamson. Read story

Oregon celebrates after defeating Washington 68-48 in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas.

Ducks rolls past Huskies 68-48 to win Pac-12 title

Oregon celebrates after defeating Washington 68-48 in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas.

March 16, 2019, 10:36pm College

Payton Pritchard scored 20 points and led Oregon’s dominating defense, helping the Ducks beat Washington 68-48 on Saturday night to become the second team to win four games in four days at the Pac-12 Tournament. Read story

Oregon’s Kenny Wooten (14) tries to steal the ball from Arizona State’s Zylan Cheatham during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas.

Oregon beats Arizona State 79-75 in OT in Pac-12 semis

Oregon’s Kenny Wooten (14) tries to steal the ball from Arizona State’s Zylan Cheatham during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas.

March 15, 2019, 11:52pm College

Louis King scored 19 points, Payton Pritchard added 18 and Oregon outlasted Arizona State 79-75 in overtime Friday night in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals. Read story

Washington’s Matisse Thybulle, left, fouls Colorado’s Shane Gatling during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas.

Washington holds off Colorado 66-61

Washington’s Matisse Thybulle, left, fouls Colorado’s Shane Gatling during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men’s tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas.

March 15, 2019, 10:57pm College

Jaylen Nowell and Nahziah Carter scored 14 points each, and Washington held off a late Colorado rally for a 66-61 victory in the Pac-12 semifinals Friday night. Read story