Grand Canyon 'Lopes

ASU's Bobby Hurley, left, GCU's Bryce Drew, right. (AP photos)...
Arizona Sports

ASU, GCU basketball schedule 1st home-and-home series as DI teams

Arizona State and Grand Canyon announced that they will play a home-and-home series over the next two seasons, their first meetings as Division I teams.
4 years ago
In this April 9, 2019, file photo, Arizona first baseman Austin Wells catches a throw during the te...
Arizona Sports

Every Arizona-linked player selected in the 2020 MLB Draft

Torkelson led off the MLB Draft to put ASU in a historic light, but he wasn't the only draft pick out of the state selected over the last two days.
4 years ago
General view of action between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at ...
Arizona Sports

ASU, GCU and NAU among teams in 2020 Jerry Colangelo Classic

The field of teams was announced Wednesday for the Jerry Colangelo Classic, a college basketball event held in Phoenix.
4 years ago
GCU men’s basketball head coach Dan Majerle does an interview with The Doug & Wolf Show on 98.7 F...
Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: Dan Majerle has a case against GCU

Dan Majerle claims Grand Candyon University did not fire him with cause, which means he should be paid what his contract lays out.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Statement: GCU ‘surprised’ to learn of fired coach Dan Majerle’s lawsuit

GCU said it "was surprised to learn through members of the media" that former head basketball coach Dan Majerle decided to sue the school for firing him.
4 years ago
Dan Majerle (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)...
Arizona Sports

Former GCU head coach Dan Majerle suing school after firing

Former GCU men's basketball coach Dan Majerle is suing the school that fired him, according to court documents obtained by Arizona Sports.
4 years ago
Head coach Bryce Drew of the Vanderbilt Commodores looks on against the Kentucky Wildcats during th...
Arizona Sports

GCU basketball names Bryce Drew new head coach

Grand Canyon University named former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its new men's basketball coach on Tuesday, five days after GCU fired Dan Majerle.
4 years ago
Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett instructs his team against BYU during the first half of an NC...
Logan Newman

Candidates linked to GCU coaching search include Bennett, Stoudamire

Grand Canyon University men's basketball parted ways with Dan Majerle. Here are some names that have been linked to GCU's head coaching job.
4 years ago
The NCAA Basketball Tournament Selection Committee meets on Wednesday afternoon, March 8, 2017 in N...
Matt Layman

Releasing a tournament bracket not ruled out by NCAA, per report

Bobby Hurley said he wants to still have an NCAA Tournament bracket. The NCAA hasn't ruled out that idea as the tournament was canceled because of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Stephen Scott #19 of the Vanderbilt Commodores catches a fly ball at the ball in the fifth inning a...
Matt Layman

NCAA in favor of ‘eligibility relief’ for spring sport athletes

The NCAA issued a statement regarding athletic eligibility for players who are participating in sports affected adversely by the COVID-19 outbreak.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Grand Canyon parts ways with head coach Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

Grand Canyon University announced Thursday evening that it has parted ways with men's basketball head coach Dan Majerle.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim does an interview with The Doug & Wolf Show on 98....
Arizona Sports

Cardinals’ Keim, Mercury’s Pitman and more: Best of Newsmakers Week Day 5

Steve Keim, Jim Pitman, David Hines and Brian Mueller all joined Doug & Wolf on Friday for the final day of Newsmakers Week 2020.
4 years ago
Blaine Patrick, a Grand Canyon “Apex Legends” varsity team captain and game community manager, ...
Lorenzino Estrada | Cronkite News

GCU ‘Apex Legends’ players adjusting to new season for battle royale title

Players of Grand Canyon University’s “Apex Legends” team must learn to adjust their strategy with the release of Season 4.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Carlos Johnson carries Grand Canyon past California Baptist

Carlos Johnson scored 25 points and Mikey Dixon added 24 points as Grand Canyon narrowly beat California Baptist on Saturday night.
4 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen joins The Doug & Wolf Show for an interview on ...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports’ 2020 Newsmakers Week schedule

Arizona Sports' 2020 Newsmakers Week will feature exclusive interviews with the biggest decision-makers in the Valley's sports scene.
4 years ago
Grand Canyon University guards Mikey Dixon (left) and Isiah Brown  talk during practice at the GCU ...
Travis Whittaker | Cronkite News

Transfers make up more than half of GCU basketball’s roster

Seven of the 13 players on GCU's roster are transfers. Dan Majerle believes signing transfers help his team stay competitive while younger players develop.
4 years ago
People gather at a memorial near Staples Center after the death of Laker legend Kobe Bryant Sunday,...
Arizona Sports

Remembering Kobe: Colangelo, Hurley and more share Mamba memories

Jerry Colangelo, former NBA player Bobby Hurley, ESPN NBA play-by-play voice Dave Pasch and more joined 98.7 FM to remember the late Kobe Bryant.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon falls to Valparaiso in U.S. Virgin Islands

Grand Canyon fell to a record of 2-4 on the season after a loss to Valparaiso at the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4 years ago
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Alex Weiner

Takeaways from GCU’s near comeback against Illinois

GCU basketball looked for its first win against a power five team on Friday. Despite a 15-point deficit, the Lopes hung in a nearly stole one late.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Grand Canyon University to host ASU, Arizona for first time since 1999

For the first time since 1999, college baseball fans will enjoy a cross town rivalry with Arizona State and Grand Canyon University.
4 years ago
Arizona head coach Sean Miller signals to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketb...
Alex Weiner

CBS Sports ranks every Division I basketball team, Arizona best in state

CBS Sports has Arizona finishing as the top team in the state at 21st in the country. Arizona State placed as next-best, but with a ceiling to rise.
4 years ago
Hundreds of GCU students camp out in preparation for the basketball team's Midnight Madness scrimma...
Christopher Lindsay, Cronkite News

Midnight Madness: GCU students camp outside for basketball kickoff

The GCU Basketball team kicks off their 2019-20 season with a Midnight Madness pep rally that numerous students camped out for.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

GCU men’s basketball releases 2019-20 schedule

The 2019-20 schedule for GCU men's basketball was released on Wednesday and includes a matchup against New Mexico and Valparaiso.
5 years ago
(Darryl Webb/Grand Canyon University via AP)...
Hunter Hippel

GCU vice president of athletics Mike Vaught resigns

The university announced Tuesday that VP of athletics Mike Vaught would resign effective Aug.12. Jamie Boggs will take over the position in the interim.
5 years ago
Jaylen Fisher #0 of the TCU Horned Frogs drives to the basket as he is guarded by Lindsey Drew #14 ...
Arizona Sports

GCU lands commit from former 4-star recruit, TCU transfer Jaylen Fisher

Former 4-star high school recruit and TCU transfer Jaylen Fisher announced Tuesday on Twitter that he will join the Grand Canyon Antelopes.
5 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Jarrod Dyson (1) celebrates his walk-off, two-run home run against the Texas ...
Cole Bailey

Fox Sports Arizona, D-backs present ‘Baseball Day Arizona’ on Saturday

Fox Sports Arizona and the D-backs will host "Baseball Day Arizona" on Saturday, which is a celebration of all things baseball and softball in the Valley.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon’s season ends with loss in CBI

Grand Canyon's season ended in the first round of the CBI Tournament with a loss to West Virginia.
5 years ago
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Chris Howley

GCU’s Majerle disappointed after WAC final, prepared for CBI

With the season goal of playing in the Big Dance now unreachable, the Lopes accepted an invitation to participate in the College Basketball Invitational.
5 years ago
Grand Canyon's Carlos Johnson, left, fouls New Mexico State guard Terrell Brown as he tries to pick...
Tom Kuebel

Grand Canyon heads to CBI hoping for better result than last year

GCU is heading to the CBI for the second year in a row looking to redeem themselves following a first round loss to Mercer last season.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

New Mexico State routs Grand Canyon in WAC title game

Grand Canyon reached the WAC Championship game for the second straight season but came up short again against New Mexico State.
5 years ago