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Eastern Washington forward Jaydia Martin (23), a Hudson's Bay High School grad, drives to the basket as Oregon State forward Kelsey Rees (53) defends during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, March 22, 2024.

Oregon State trails early but pulls ahead for 73-51 win over No. 14 Eastern Washington

Eastern Washington forward Jaydia Martin (23), a Hudson's Bay High School grad, drives to the basket as Oregon State forward Kelsey Rees (53) defends during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, March 22, 2024.

March 22, 2024, 7:17pm College

Raegan Beers had 19 points and nine rebounds before she was hurt at the end of the third quarter and third-seeded Oregon State advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 73-51 victory over No. 14 Eastern Washington on Friday night. Read story

Washington State&rsquo;s Isaac Jones (13) passes around Drake&rsquo;s Conor Enright during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.

Washington State star Isaac Jones, who once loaded trucks, plays for Sweet 16 spot

Washington State&rsquo;s Isaac Jones (13) passes around Drake&rsquo;s Conor Enright during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.

March 22, 2024, 7:06pm College

Five years ago, Isaac Jones was fresh out of high school and working 9-to-5 pulling industrial pipes from a storage yard and loading trucks for a company in the Seattle area. Saturday night, Jones will be in the starting lineup for Washington State playing in the NCAA Tournament against Iowa… Read story

Oregon head coach Dana Altman calls out to his team during the first half of a college basketball game against South Carolina in the first round of the NCAA men&rsquo;s tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Oregon coach Dana Altman set for NCAA Tournament reunion against Creighton

Oregon head coach Dana Altman calls out to his team during the first half of a college basketball game against South Carolina in the first round of the NCAA men&rsquo;s tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

March 22, 2024, 6:05pm College

On Saturday in the NCAA Tournament, Dana Altman, who built Creighton into a mid-major power over 16 seasons before leaving for Eugene in 2010 to take over the Ducks, will have a reunion with both Greg McDermott and a school that remains close to his heart. Read story

Kansas State guard Serena Sundell (4) gets past Portland guard McKelle Meek (1) to put up a shot during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan.

Kansas State uses big first quarter to defeat Portland 78-65

Kansas State guard Serena Sundell (4) gets past Portland guard McKelle Meek (1) to put up a shot during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan.

March 22, 2024, 4:25pm College

Gabby Gregory had 22 points and Ayoka Lee scored 21 to lead Kansas State to a 78-65 win over Portland in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Read story

Kentucky coach John Calipari, center, stands in front of the bench late in the second half of the team's basketball game against Oakland in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76. (AP Photo/Gene J.

Kentucky’s loss to unheralded Oakland crushes millions of March Madness brackets

Kentucky coach John Calipari, center, stands in front of the bench late in the second half of the team's basketball game against Oakland in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76. (AP Photo/Gene J.

March 21, 2024, 10:20pm College

Kentucky’s 80-76 loss to Oakland didn't just end a bunch of perfect brackets. It all but ruined many when it comes to the big picture. Read story

Washington State's Myles Rice (2) celebrates as Drake's Atin Wright, left, heads off the floor following a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Washington State won 66-61.

Washington State survives maddening 2nd half to beat Drake 66-61

Washington State's Myles Rice (2) celebrates as Drake's Atin Wright, left, heads off the floor following a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Washington State won 66-61.

March 21, 2024, 9:45pm College

Isaac Jones had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Isaiah Watts’ first 3-pointer in three games gave Washington State the lead with 1:51 left and the seventh-seeded Cougars beat No. 10 Drake 66-61 in the NCAA Tournament. Read story

McNeese State guard Javohn Garcia, left, guards Gonzaga forward Graham Ike during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Ike’s perfect game leads hot-shooting Gonzaga to easy win over McNeese State

McNeese State guard Javohn Garcia, left, guards Gonzaga forward Graham Ike during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 21, 2024.

March 21, 2024, 7:19pm College

Graham Ike scored 16 points and Anton Watson added 13 to power fifth-seeded Gonzaga over No. 12 seed McNeese State 86-65 in the Midwest Region. Read story

Twelve teams. Nine games. Four days. For a major college hoops fan who wants a centralized location to watch as much of the NCAA Tournament in person as possible, there might not be a better place than Spokane. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March Madness taking over Spokane with both men’s and women’s NCAA tourneys in town

Twelve teams. Nine games. Four days. For a major college hoops fan who wants a centralized location to watch as much of the NCAA Tournament in person as possible, there might not be a better place than Spokane. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 21, 2024, 4:01pm College

A major college hoops fan who wants a centralized location to watch as much of the NCAA Tournament in person as possible probably won't find a better place than Spokane Read story

Oregon's Jermaine Couisnard (5) shoots against South Carolina during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Oregon’s Couisnard drops 40 points on old school in 87-73 win over South Carolina

Oregon's Jermaine Couisnard (5) shoots against South Carolina during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

March 21, 2024, 3:52pm College

Jermaine Couisnard scored a career-high 40 points to haunt South Carolina — his former school — while leading Oregon to a 87-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament’s Midwest Region on Thursday. Read story

Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson participates in a net cutting ceremony after his team played an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis in the championship of the Big West Conference men&rsquo;s tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. Long Beach State won 74-70.

March Madness is last dance for Long Beach State coach Dan Monson

Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson participates in a net cutting ceremony after his team played an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis in the championship of the Big West Conference men&rsquo;s tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. Long Beach State won 74-70.

March 20, 2024, 5:18pm College

That Dan Monson is preparing his Long Beach State team for first-round game in the NCAA tournament against Arizona is a testament to the powers of a coaching lifer and a group of players who shouldered the blame for his trip to unemployment. Read story