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Kevin Zimmerman

Arizona, Grand Canyon will continue talking about future hoops matchups

Down the road, Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller and Grand Canyon's Dan Majerle could see their schools schedule more games between them.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Oregon guard, Corona Del Sol product Casey Benson announces transfer to GCU

Former Oregon and Corona Del Sol guard Casey Benson announced on Twitter that he will be transferring to Grand Canyon.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Report: Oregon guard, Corona Del Sol product Casey Benson expected to transfer to GCU

Oregon junior Casey Benson will leave the Ducks as a graduate transfer, and he will reportedly is expected to join Grand Canyon's basketball program.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

GCU’s Russell beats ASU’s Graham, but falls in final of NCAA 3-point contest

Grand Canyon University guard DeWayne Russell had the home-court advantage on Thursday in the NCAA's three-point contest against Arizona State guard Torian Graham.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

GCU head coach Dan Majerle: ‘I would be crazy to leave GCU right now’

Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle is not leaving anytime soon, despite what you may hear on the rumor mill.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2016, file photo, Grand Canyon fans gesture before an NCAA college basketbal...
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For last time, no March Madness option for GCU

Grand Canyon University just finished its fourth and final season with postseason ineligibility, prompted by its jump from Division II to Division I.
7 years ago
Grand Canyon guard DeWayne Russell (0) drives on Arizona center Chance Comanche during the first ha...
Arizona Sports

GCU’s Russell, Martin and Braun named to All-WAC teams

The Grand Canyon University Antelopes put together a 22-9 season, and with an 11-3 conference mark finished third in the Western Athletic Conference.
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Associated Press

Braun leads GCU with nine 3s in thrashing of Chicago State

Joshua Braun tied a school record with nine 3-pointers Grand Canyon's 82-59 win over Chicago State on Thursday for the Lopes' fifth straight win.
7 years ago
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Exhibition with D-backs a valuable opportunity for GCU

Grand Canyon University baseball's scrimmage against the Arizona Diamondbacks provided a taste of major league life.
7 years ago
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Adam Green

Majerle: On relationship with Suns, GCU’s rise and not going anywhere

Dan Majerle is in his fourth season as the head basketball coach at Grand Canyon University, and in that time the program has continued to rise.
7 years ago
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Ryan Decker

Grand Canyon’s DeWayne Russell wins WAC Player of the Week for third time

Russell averaged 22.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and three steals in two wins this week over Texas-Rio Grande Valley and New Mexico State.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon overtakes New Mexico State

DeWayne Russell scored 31 points and dished out seven assists to lead Grand Canyon past New Mexico State for an 83-71 win Saturday night.
7 years ago
Grand Canyon forward Keonta Vernon (24) drives on Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang during the sec...
Associated Press

Keonta Vernon leads Grand Canyon past Texas-Rio Grande Valley

Keonta Vernon scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Joshua Braun added 17 points, and Grand Canyon beat UT Rio Grande Valley 76-57.
7 years ago
Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle talks to an NCAA official during the second half of an NCAA col...
Associated Press

Late rally costs Grand Canyon in loss to CS Bakersfield

Dedrick Basile drilled a 3-pointer and Matt Smith followed with a layup as Cal State Bakersfield rallied in the final minutes on Saturday night to beat Grand Canyon 65-62.
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon beats Bethesda 95-66 behind Frayer, Braun

Oscar Frayer scored 19 points, Joshua Braun added 17 and grabbed eight rebounds, and Grand Canyon ran away from Bethesda University 95-66.
7 years ago
Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle celebrates with Darion Clark (23) during a timeout in the first...
Associated Press

Grand Canyon outlasts Chicago State in double overtime

DeWayne Russell scored 25 points and Keonta Vernon a career-high 24 with 15 rebounds and Grand Canyon beat Chicago State 85-77 in double overtime Saturday.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon falls to Missouri-Kansas City despite Russell’s 27

GCU's DeWayne Russell scored 27 but Missouri-Kansas City defeated Grand Canyon on Thursday night.
7 years ago
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino, right, talks to Grand Canyon guard DeWayne Russell (0) after an ...
Arizona Sports

GCU’s Russell carried off, returns after injury scare in win vs. San Diego Christian

DeWayne Russell, senior guard for the Grand Canyon basketball team, left against San Diego Christian with an apparent left knee injury.
7 years ago
Associated Press

Grand Canyon beats Rio Grande for second conference win

Keonta Vernon scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Grand Canyon beat Rio Grande 79-66 on Saturday night.
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Associated Press

DeWayne Russell scores 20 but GCU falls at NMSU

DeWayne Russell scored 20 points for the Grand Canyon Antelopes, while Joshua Braun added 16 against the New Mexico State Aggies.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

Braun has 31 points, Grand Canyon rolls over Utah Valley

Joshua Braun nailed a career-high 7 of 13 from beyond the arc to total 31 points as Grand Canyon opened Western Athletic Conference action with an 82-72 win.
7 years ago
Alcorn State guard Avery Patterson (15) and Grand Canyon guard Fiifi Aidoo (1) compete for the ball...
Associated Press

Russell drops 27 to push Grand Canyon past Alcorn State

DeWayne Russell scored 27 points and Grand Canyon beat Alcorn State on Tuesday night for its fourth straight win at home.
7 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Sean Miller on GCU: ‘I’ve never seen a student section in McKale filled with the visitors’

Louisville coach Rick Pitino called Grand Canyon's home crowd the toughest he's ever faced. Arizona coach Sean Miller saw and heard the same in Tucson.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

No. 19 Arizona pulls away late to beat Grand Canyon

Kobi Simmons scored 13 points, Rawle Alkins added 11 points and eight rebounds, and No. 19 Arizona outlasted Grand Canyon on Wednesday night.
7 years ago
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Adam Green

Dan Majerle, GCU ‘Lopes ready for another test in Arizona Wildcats

Dan Majerle's Grand Canyon team is no stranger to tough opponents or environments, and they will head to another one Wednesday night in Tucson.
7 years ago
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino, right, talks to Grand Canyon guard DeWayne Russell (0) after an ...
Arizona Sports

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino says GCU crowd tougher than Duke, Kentucky

The Grand Canyon University men's basketball program isn't eligible for the NCAA Tournament until next season, but they aren't going to stay quiet while they wait.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon rolls over Coppin State

DeWayne Russell had 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting and Grand Canyon held Coppin State to 14 first-half points on the way to a 70-37 win on Friday night.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon falls short against Penn State in HoF Tip-Off Tournament

Grand Canyon basketball guard Joshua Braun made 5 of 10 3-pointers and led Grand Canyon (0-2) with 25 points in a loss to Penn State on Tuesday.
8 years ago
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Arizona Sports

GCU basketball holds off Adams State in exhibition

Grand Canyon basketball held off Adams State 88-83 in a home exhibition game Thursday behind DeWayne Russell's 17 points and 11 assists.
8 years ago
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Valley soccer standout Niki Jackson helps build GCU program

One of the top players in Arizona, Niki Jackson received numerous offers to play for top-tier programs. Instead, Jackson decided to play soccer at GCU.
8 years ago