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DETROIT (AP) — For most teams, facing a 7-foot-4, 300-pound force of nature like Zach Edey is uncharted territory. Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Edey is no mystery to them. Twice over the past 16 months, the Zags have faced Edey and Purdue, and twice they have lost by double digits. Gonzaga’s […]

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DETROIT — For most teams, facing a 7-foot-4, 300-pound force of nature like Zach Edey is uncharted territory. Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Edey is no mystery to them....

John Jakus is already recruiting at Florida Atlantic. Jakus' introductory news conference at FAU was Friday afternoon in Boca Raton, and his first public act as the school's new coach was speaking directly to those players who have decisions to make — stay or go? Jakus' arrival at FAU's arena was accompanied by a standing ovation from fans and boosters, a blaring school pep band and cheerleaders waving pompoms in the air.

DALLAS — How does a head coach spend their time the day before a Sweet 16 matchup?Well, there’s practice, media responsibilities, team meals and the other usual duties that come with this time of year. But Marquette coach Shaka Smart was able to sneak away from it all for a quick trip.Smart said he spent part of Thursday at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza in Dallas, calling himself a “big history guy.” Even with that label, Smart wasn’t too interested in dwelling on the past when it...

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The Zags rolled through the first two rounds and will take a second shot at Purdue on Friday night.

At 7:39pm tonight, the Purdue Boilermakers continue their quest for their first NCAA Tournament Championship against the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

John Jakus is already recruiting at Florida Atlantic. Among his top targets: players with plenty of collegiate experience who have been part of 60 wins over the last two years

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