The Columbian

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) goes to the net over Syracuse guard Justin Taylor (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Honolulu.

No. 11 Gonzaga gets past Syracuse 76-57 at Maui Invitational

November 21, 2023, 2:16pm College

Nolan Hickman scored 12 of his team-high 19 points after halftime and Graham Ike and Anton Watson posted double-doubles to lead No. 11 Gonzaga to a 76-57 win over Syracuse in a losers bracket game at the Maui Invitational on Tuesday. Read story

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) grabs a rebound over Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Honolulu.

Edey helps No. 2 Purdue rally to beat No. 11 Gonzaga 73-63 at Maui Invitational

November 20, 2023, 5:02pm College

Zach Edey scored 15 of his game-high 25 points in the first half and No. 2 Purdue rallied to a beat No. 11 Gonzaga 73-63 in a Maui Invitational quarterfinal game on Monday. Read story

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, left, shoots while pressured by Eastern Oregon guard Preston Chandler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Spokane, Wash.

No. 11 Gonzaga routs NAIA school Eastern Oregon 123-57

November 14, 2023, 9:44pm College

Graham Ike had 25 points and 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes, and No. 11 Gonzaga beat NAIA school Eastern Oregon 123-57 in a tune-up for the Maui Invitational. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and coach Mark Daigneault are trying to control the hype about Chet Holmgren’s (7) return, saying it’s not fair to expect too much from a player who has been out for more than a year recovering from a foot injury.

Chet Holmgren adds a ‘new dynamic’ to Thunder after missing last season with a foot injury

October 4, 2023, 6:18pm National Sports

Thunder general manager Sam Presti and coach Mark Daigneault are trying to control the hype about Chet Holmgren’s return, saying it’s not fair to expect too much from a player who has been out for more than a year with a foot injury. Read story

Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Duke 89-87 in an NCAA college basketball game to win the Maui Invitational, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Reports: Maui Invitational will relocate to Oahu in wake of devastating wildfires

September 12, 2023, 7:45pm College

The Lahaina Civic Center won’t host 2023 Maui Invitational games in the wake of devastating wildfires that spread through the region last month, but the high-profile college basketball tournament will still have a home on the Hawaiian islands this November. Read story