BOISE STATE BRONCOS NEWS

Boise State tops UNLV 87-76 in overtime in MWC quarterfinal

Naje Smith scored six of his 18 points in overtime and No. 2 seed Boise State outlasted seventh-seeded UNLV 87-76 in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference Tourname...

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNLV basketball takes on Boise State in MWC tourney Just 26 hours after clawing out a 78-70 overtime triumph over Air Force, the UNLV basketball team will have to do it all over again on Thurs...

MARCH 9, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Sadraque NgaNga - Not with team Nganga is dealing with an illness and did not make the trip for Thursday's quarterfinal matchup against UNLV, Rachel Roberts of the Idaho Stateman reports.

Impact Nganga has had a minimal impact in his first year with the Broncos, averaging two points and 1.5 rebounds per game over 17 appearances this season. It's likely he won't rejoin the team until the conference tournament concludes.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chibuzo Agbo - Scores 18 points Agbo contributed 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 86-73 loss to Utah State.

Impact Agbo was added to Boise State's starting lineup again Saturday. Having averaged 12.3 points across his 28 games from Nov. 18 to March 4, he will be a promising scorer heading into the 2023 Mountain West Tournament. On Thursday, Boise State's first tourney game will be against the winner of a first-round matchup between Wyoming and New Mexico.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

3 thoughts: Boise State 66, No. 18 San Diego State 60 ... the collapse, the boards and NCAA bracketology The Aztecs' inability to close out games, how the Broncos crushed them on the boards, and how many Mountain West teams will get in the NCAA...

MARCH 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rice sparks Boise State past No. 18 San Diego State, 66-60

Max Rice scored 26 points and reeled off 12 straight points in a 14-0 run to close out the game and Boise State beat No. 18 San Diego State 66-60 on Tuesday night

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 18 Aztecs collapse in final minutes, fall at Boise State Behind guard Max Rice's 12 straight points at the end, host Broncos score the game's final 14 in the final five minutes to stun Aztecs

MARCH 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Chibuzo Agbo - Moves to bench Agbo isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus San Diego State.

Impact Agbo will be replaced by Lukas Milner in the starting five Tuesday. However, this move is likely a temporary one for Senior Night.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Milner - Starting Tuesday Milner is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with San Diego State, Rachel Roberts of the Idaho Stateman reports.

Impact Milner will start in place of Chibuzo Agbo. It is unclear what prompted this move, but he figures to see an increased workload as a result.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chibuzo Agbo - Scores 17 points Agbo notched 17 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 38 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 74-68 OT loss to San Jose State.

Impact Agbo has been a valuable member of Boise State since transferring from Texas Tech. Currently, he is averaging 11.5 points across his 29 regular-season games played following the transfer.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Rice - Scores 30 points Rice logged 30 points (9-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Boise State's 82-77 Wednesday versus New Mexico.

Impact 2023 is expected to be Rice's last year of collegiate basketball. He is averaging 16.6 points across his 14 games played so far this year. It is already a jump from late-2022, when he averaged 11.6 points.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rice scores 30 as Boise State defeats New Mexico 82-77

The Boise State Broncos defeated the New Mexico Lobos 82-77 on Wednesday led by Max Rice's 30 points

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Rice - Back on track with 17 Rice supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 73-69 victory over UNLV.

Impact Rice had been on a run of 11 consecutive games in double figures that was snapped Wednesday at Colorado State, but he returned to form to help the Broncos improve to an 11-3 record in Mountain West play. All five Boise State starters are averaging double figures, with Rice checking in at third at 13.5 ppg. He's a key piece on an experienced team currently in line to lock up an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Milner - Perfect from the field Milner closed with nine points (3-3 FG, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 16 minutes during Sunday's 73-69 win over UNLV.

Impact The 6-foot-10 center nearly marked a season-high on the season scoring 9 points on an impressive perfect shooting outing from the field. The center also did his part on the defensive end, grabbing himself two blocks while also being a paint presence against UNLV. Expect Milner to continue to be a solid bench option for the Broncos moving forward.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV basketball is close but not good enough in loss at Boise State Sunday night’s meeting between UNLV and Boise State turned into the kind of game that good teams win. And a good team won it ...

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Shaver scores 19, Boise State knocks off UNLV 73-69

Led by Marcus Shaver Jr.'s 19 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the UNLV Rebels 73-69

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Degenhart's 19 lead Boise State over Colorado State 80-78

Tyson Degenhart scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half and came up with a block as time expired and Boise State beat Colorado State 80-78

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado State hosts Boise State following Degenhart's 20-point performance

Boise State visits the Colorado State Rams after Tyson Degenhart scored 20 points in the Broncos' 75-63 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado State hosts Degenhart and Boise State

Boise State faces the Colorado State Rams after Tyson Degenhart scored 20 points in the Broncos' 75-63 victory against the Wyoming Cowboys

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyson Degenhart - Bounce back performance in win Degenhart notched 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 32 minutes during Saturday's 75-63 victory over Wyoming.

Impact The sophomore scored 20 points in Saturday's win over Wyoming after having back-to-back nine point performances the previous two games. Degenhart is averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds this season and will continue to be one of the primary scorers for the Broncos moving forward.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Shaver - Tallies 17 in return Shaver notched 17 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 75-63 victory over Wyoming.

Impact Shaver missed a Feb. 3 contest with an ankle injury, but a seven-day break was enough for the senior to recover and quickly resume his regular role. He's currently one of four Broncos players averaging double figures, checking in at third with a 13.4 ppg average.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Whiting - Back to bench Whiting isn't starting Saturday's matchup against Wyoming.

Impact With Marcus Shaver (ankle) sidelined, Whiting drew a spot last time out. However, Shaver has been cleared to return, which will send Whiting back to his usual reserve role. Across 18 appearances off the bench, Whiting has averaged 2.8 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Shaver - Starting in return Shaver (ankle) is starting Saturday's game against Wyoming.

Impact As expected, Shaver will return to action Saturday following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. He's started all 19 of his appearances this season and is averaging 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE