A 3-pointer by freshman Dedan Thomas Jr. did not fall at the buzzer, and UNLV fell short against San Diego State in a Mountain West tournament quarterfinal.
Basketball
The UNLV women’s basketball team got a well-deserved trophy for winning its third straight Mountain West tournament championship, but a bigger goal remains.
Utah State received a No. 11 seed in the South region and will play Texas Tech on Saturday. San Diego State will meet Syracuse on Friday in the Midwest region.
Golden State is no longer in its customary position as favorites to win the NBA title as it enters an uncertain offseason with injuries to two of its star players who may not even return to the team.
Officials at American Preparatory Academy said they knew about Dave Bliss’ sordid past at Baylor University when they hired him as the charter school’s athletic director and basketball coach.
A look at the NCAA Tournament’s South Region, with team capsules, players to watch, best potential matchups and a pick to reach the Final Four.
A look at the NCAA Tournament’s West Region, with team capsules, players to watch, best potential matchups and a pick to reach the Final Four.