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Washington State head coach Kyle Smith watches his team play against Iowa State in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.

Stanford hires Washington State’s Kyle Smith to take over men’s basketball program

Washington State head coach Kyle Smith watches his team play against Iowa State in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.

March 25, 2024, 9:15am College

Stanford has hired Kyle Smith away from Washington State to take over its struggling men’s basketball program. Read story

Utah State&rsquo;s Danny Sprinkle coaches against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday in Indianapolis.

UW focusing on Utah State’s Sprinkle as next men’s basketball coach

Utah State&rsquo;s Danny Sprinkle coaches against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday in Indianapolis.

March 24, 2024, 5:59pm College

For reasons that were expected and surprising, the University of Washington’s search for a new men’s basketball coach has seemingly been put on hold since the Huskies announced on March 8 that Mike Hopkins would not return next season. Read story

No. 3 seed Oregon State heads back to the Sweet 16

March 24, 2024, 5:07pm College

Talia von Oelhoffen had 19 points and eight assists to help third-seeded Oregon State advance to the Sweet 16 with a 61-51 second-round victory over No. 6 Nebraska on Sunday in the women's NCAA Tournament. Read story

Yale guard Yassine Gharram (24) stands on a table after celebrating with fans after Yale upset Auburn in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March Madness: Another year without a perfect NCAA men’s bracket

Yale guard Yassine Gharram (24) stands on a table after celebrating with fans after Yale upset Auburn in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 22, 2024, 11:07pm College

Another year without a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket. Three people picked the first 28 games correctly in ESPN's contest but all three got knocked out of the competition when James Madison beat Wisconsin on Friday night. Read story

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