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FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2017 file photo, Washington coach Lorenzo Romar walks past a curtain as he heads to the court for the team&#039;s NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in Seattle. Washington announced Wednesday, March 15, 2017, that Romar had been fired after 15 seasons at the school. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Washington fires coach Lorenzo Romar

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2017 file photo, Washington coach Lorenzo Romar walks past a curtain as he heads to the court for the team&#039;s NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in Seattle. Washington announced Wednesday, March 15, 2017, that Romar had been fired after 15 seasons at the school. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 15, 2017, 4:29pm College

Washington fired coach Lorenzo Romar on Wednesday after 15 seasons at the school, a fate that seemed certain once the Huskies failed to receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight year despite a steady stream of NBA talent. Read story

Washington&#039;s Kelsey Plum, right, is greeted by Heather Corral, a Prairie High grad, after Plum set the new all-time career NCAA scoring record of 3,397 points on Feb.

Embracing the Challenge: UW, OSU seek Final Four return

Washington&#039;s Kelsey Plum, right, is greeted by Heather Corral, a Prairie High grad, after Plum set the new all-time career NCAA scoring record of 3,397 points on Feb.

March 13, 2017, 11:28pm College

A return to the Final Four isn't out of the question for the Huskies this month. Monday, the Huskies learned that journey starts in Seattle. Read story

Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary&#039;s in an NCAA college basketball game during the championship of the West Coast Conference tournament, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Las Vegas. Gonzaga won 74-56.

Top Dogs: Gonzaga gets No. 1 seed in West

Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary&#039;s in an NCAA college basketball game during the championship of the West Coast Conference tournament, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Las Vegas. Gonzaga won 74-56.

March 12, 2017, 10:47pm College

The West Region of the NCAA Tournament has a decidedly Western feel for a change. Read story

Arizona&#039;s Allonzo Trier, center, competes for the ball with Oregon&#039;s Dylan Ennis, left, and Casey Benson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Pac-12 men&#039;s tournament Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Las Vegas.

Arizona beats Oregon for Pac-12 title

Arizona&#039;s Allonzo Trier, center, competes for the ball with Oregon&#039;s Dylan Ennis, left, and Casey Benson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Pac-12 men&#039;s tournament Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Las Vegas.

March 11, 2017, 10:48pm College

Allonzo Trier scored 23 points and hit four free throws in the final 17 seconds, helping No. 7 Arizona outlast No. 5 Oregon 83-80 on Saturday night in the Pac-12 Tournament championship game. Read story

Oregon's Dylan Ennis (31) and Jordan Bell (1) celebrate after a play against California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Friday, March 10, 2017, in Las Vegas. Oregon won 73-65.

Ducks step past Cal into Pac-12 final

Oregon's Dylan Ennis (31) and Jordan Bell (1) celebrate after a play against California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Friday, March 10, 2017, in Las Vegas. Oregon won 73-65.

March 10, 2017, 11:29pm College

Oregon guard Dillon Brooks headed to the bench two minutes into the second half due to foul trouble. Most teams would take a step back without their leading scorer. Read story

Dillon Brooks, left, and Jordan Bell celebrate a basket by the Ducks in Oregon&#039;s 80-57 win over Arizona State.

Oregon clamps down on rest of Sun Devils

Dillon Brooks, left, and Jordan Bell celebrate a basket by the Ducks in Oregon&#039;s 80-57 win over Arizona State.

March 9, 2017, 11:22pm College

Oregon had a hard time stopping Torian Graham in the first half, allowing Arizona State to keep it close. The Ducks still didn’t have an answer for Graham in the second, but they shut down everyone else to earn a spot in the Pac-12 semifinals. Read story

Washington State&#039;s Ike Iroegbu (2) shoots against Colorado&#039;s Xavier Johnson, left, Derrick White, second from left, and Wesley Gordon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men&#039;s tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. Colorado won 73-63.

Colorado rallies for 73-63 win over WSU

Washington State&#039;s Ike Iroegbu (2) shoots against Colorado&#039;s Xavier Johnson, left, Derrick White, second from left, and Wesley Gordon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men&#039;s tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. Colorado won 73-63.

March 8, 2017, 11:05pm College

Faced with a game it could not afford to lose, Colorado came out flat at both ends. The Buffaloes were disjointed on offense, unable to stop Washington State on defense. Read story

Gonzaga&#039;s Nigel Williams-Goss cuts down a piece of the net after defeating Saint Mary&#039;s in an NCAA college basketball game during the championship of the West Coast Conference tournament, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Las Vegas. Gonzaga won 74-56.

Gonzaga breezes to another WCC tournament title

Gonzaga&#039;s Nigel Williams-Goss cuts down a piece of the net after defeating Saint Mary&#039;s in an NCAA college basketball game during the championship of the West Coast Conference tournament, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Las Vegas. Gonzaga won 74-56.

March 7, 2017, 10:39pm College

Gonzaga coach Mark Few brought in veteran transfers and one of the best recruiting classes in school history this season, a group that’s been called the best in his 18-year tenure as head coach. Read story

Santa Clara&#039;s Matt Hauser, left, fouls Gonzaga&#039;s Nigel Williams-Goss during the first half of a West Coast Conference tournament NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 6, 2017, in Las Vegas.

Gonzaga reaches 20th straight WCC final

Santa Clara&#039;s Matt Hauser, left, fouls Gonzaga&#039;s Nigel Williams-Goss during the first half of a West Coast Conference tournament NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 6, 2017, in Las Vegas.

March 6, 2017, 8:34pm College

Nigel Williams-Goss had 25 points and eight rebounds, and No. 4 Gonzaga secured a spot in the West Coast Conference title game for the 20th straight season with a 77-68 victory over Santa Clara on Monday. Read story

Stanford&#039;s Alanna Smith embraces Karlie Samuelson (44) after the team beat Oregon State in the Pac-12 Tournament championship NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Seattle. Stanford won 48-43.

Stanford rallies past OSU to win Pac-12 tournament

Stanford&#039;s Alanna Smith embraces Karlie Samuelson (44) after the team beat Oregon State in the Pac-12 Tournament championship NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Seattle. Stanford won 48-43.

March 5, 2017, 9:17pm College

Alanna Smith scored 18 points, Karlie Samuelson added 14 and No. 10 Stanford overcame an early 13-point deficit to beat No. 6 Oregon State 48-43 and win the Pac-12 Tournament championship Sunday. Read story