College Basketball

May 18, 2019 at 4:46 pm

Poll: Which player from an in-state school will be the first to be chosen in the NBA draft?

Mike Hopkins calls his players together following their win over UCLA Saturday.

The UCLA Bruins played the Washington Huskies in NCAA Men’s basketball Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. 209153

April 17, 2019 at 5:43 pm

Washington-Auburn men’s basketball game delayed a year, Tigers set to visit Seattle in 2020-21

The Huskies were humiliated 88-66 by then-No.11 Auburn last November in the first-ever meeting between the teams.

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke celebrates after scoring against Florida State during the second half an NCAA men’s college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ANA141 ANA141

April 17, 2019 at 12:40 pm

Gonzaga’s Brandon Clarke joins teammate Rui Hachimura in declaring for NBA draft

Since transferring to Gonzaga two years ago, the bouncy, 6-foot-8 Clarke has put up strong numbers. He's projected as a first-round pick in numerous mock...

Star Times boys coach, Keffrey Fazio from West Seattle High School.
Star Times athletes of the year for boys and girls basketball.
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April 16, 2019 at 2:31 pm

Keffrey Fazio leaving West Seattle to become assistant basketball coach at Seattle Pacific

The coach took a different tack to turn the Wildcats into a competitive program in the always-tough Metro League.

USC Trojans guard Kevin Porter Jr. (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) OTKDZ114

April 12, 2019 at 11:54 am

Former Rainier Beach star Kevin Porter Jr. declares for NBA draft after one season at USC

Kevin Porter Jr., who starred at Rainier Beach High School, is entering the NBA draft after one up-and-down season with the USC Trojans. He's regarded...

Virginia’s Kyle Guy (5) celebrates after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) FF200 FF200

April 8, 2019 at 8:59 pm

From upset to champions: Virginia beats Texas Tech in OT for NCAA title

The Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions, holding off tenacious, ferocious Texas Tech for an 85-77 overtime win — a scintillating victory that came 388...

Baylor players celebrate after defeating Notre Dame in the Final Four championship game of the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Baylor won 82-21. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) TPA132 TPA132

April 7, 2019 at 5:36 pm

NCAA women: Baylor recovers after blowing late lead, holds off Notre Dame

Chloe Jackson made a layup to put Baylor ahead with 3.9 seconds left in the 82-81 win.

Matisse Thybulle defends Kenny Williams in the first half as the Washington Huskies take on the North Carolina Tar Heels for the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio Sunday, March 24, 2019. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Tim / )

April 7, 2019 at 10:26 am

Matisse Thybulle steals another trophy: the Naismith defensive player of the year award

UW's defensive ace becomes the first Pac-12 player to win national defensive player of the year honors.

Father Stephen Sundborg, president of Seattle University, left, speaks after the SU women’s basketball team learned they are playing the University of Oregon as a 15 seed in the NCAA tourmament for the first time, Monday, March 12, 2018, in Seattle.
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April 5, 2019 at 6:00 am

After return to D-I athletics, Seattle U’s journey back to prominence is still only ‘two-thirds’ done

When Seattle U left Division I athletics in 1980, its president proclaimed a coming exodus from college sports. Instead, the NCAA grew into a money-making...

Washington’s Sam Timmins (33), David Crisp (1), Dominic Green and Matisse Thybulle (4) celebrate in front of the student section after the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Seattle. Washington won 64-55. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)

April 4, 2019 at 6:00 am

Three UW Huskies seek defensive player of the year award, shooting title and $100,00 prize at Final Four

Matisse Thybulle, David Green and Dominic Green gather at the Final Four hoping to claim a consolation prize to cap their collegiate careers.