Michigan, Creighton, USC among teams on NCAA Tournament bubble
With under 50 days to Selection Sunday, we break down 20 teams with work to do to get into the Big Dance.JANUARY 23, 2023
UTAH STATE AGGIES 5-0 · 1ST IN MWC
5-0 · 1ST IN MWC
Next Game vs St. Bonaventure · Thu 10:30PM
Steven Ashworth - Led team with 19 points in win Ashworth closed with 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-13 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday's 75-74 victory over San Jose State.
Impact The junior had a solid performance in Saturday's win, shooting 46.7 percent from the field while also knocking down five three point shots. Ashworth is now averaging 15.7 points and 4.5 assists on the season. Expect more high scoring outings from the guard, as he leads the Aggies in points per game this season.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Max Shulga - 15 points in win Shulga chipped in 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 75-74 victory over San Jose State.
Impact The junior has a much needed 15 point game as he has shown a cold streak shooting just 33.3 percent from the field in his last two games played. That wasn't a problem Saturday however, shooting 75.0 percent from the field and making two of four three point shots. Expect Shulga to continue his high level of play moving forward.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rylan Jones - Out Saturday with concussion Jones will not be available once again as he is still recovering from his concussion that occurred early January, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Jones will miss his fourth straight game with a concussion that occurred in early January. The senior is averaging 4.2 points and 3.3 assists per game this season. He will be a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's game at SDST.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zee Hamoda - Will play Saturday Hamoda (illness) will be active Saturday after dealing with an illness that kept him out of Tuesday's matchup versus UNLV, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact The sophomore is averaging 6.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game so far this season. Hamoda will be a good piece off the bench for the Aggies after missing Tuesday's game with an illness.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zee Hamoda - Returns to practice Friday Hamoda (illness) practiced Friday and appears ready to play Saturday against San Jose State.
Impact Hamoda appears likely to return Saturday following a one-game absence due to an illness. Across 18 appearances, the backup wing is averaging 6.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rylan Jones - Still out Jones (undisclosed) will be sidelined for Saturday's matchup against San Jose State.
Impact Jones will miss a third straight game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against San Diego State.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Funk - Logs 20 points in win Funk produced 20 points (7-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 75-71 win over UNLV.
Impact Funk has now reached double-digit performances in his last five games played. Averaging 14.4 points and 5.9 rebounds this season, the senior has been a crucial part of this Utah State team. Expect the forward to continue to have high scoring games as he is second on the team in points per game.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zee Hamoda - Out ill vs. UNLV Hamoda sat out ill during the Aggies' 75-71 win Tuesday versus UNLV.
Impact Hamoda's physical illness caused his first absence of the Aggies' 2022-23 season. Currently, their next game is when they host San Jose State on Saturday.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Utah State sinks UNLV basketball with 3-point avalanche UNLV was one minute away from an improbable comeback win at Utah State on Tuesday. Despite a slow start, a hostile crowd, several key player...
JANUARY 18, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Funk's 20 lead Utah State past UNLV 75-71
Led by Taylor Funk's 20 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the UNLV Rebels 75-71 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rylan Jones - Out Tuesday Jones (undisclosed) will be inactive for Tuesday's matchup with UNLV, theaggship.com reports.
Impact Jones, who has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, will not be available for Tuesday's showdown with UNLV. The 6-foot senior will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against San Jose State.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blackshear's career night leads Nevada over Utah State 85-70
Kenan Blackshear scored 19 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Nevada pulled away for an 85-70 victory over Utah StateJANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rylan Jones - Remaining out Friday Jones (undisclosed) will be inactive for Friday's matchup with Nevada, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Jones, who missed Tuesday's game against Wyoming, will remain out for Friday's showdown with Nevada. The 6-foot senior has appeared in 13 games this season, logging 4.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 19.7 minutes per game. Jones will have his next opportunity to return Tuesday against UNLV.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Funk leads Utah State against Nevada after 22-point outing
Utah State visits the Nevada Wolf Pack after Taylor Funk scored 22 points in the Aggies' 83-63 victory against the Wyoming CowboysJANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Funk leads Utah State against Nevada after 22-point game
Utah State faces the Nevada Wolf Pack after Taylor Funk scored 22 points in the Aggies' 83-63 win against the Wyoming CowboysJANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Funk's 22 lead Utah State over Wyoming 83-63
Led by Taylor Funk's 22 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 83-63 on TuesdayJANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rylan Jones - Out against Wyoming Jones (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Wyoming, Jacob Nielson of KSL.com reports.
Impact Jones has had a down year in his second season with the Aggies, putting up 4.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He's started 10 of 13 games for Utah State, but he'll miss a conference matchup with Wyoming due to injury. Steven Ashworth should get more minutes at the one spot in his absence.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rylan Jones - Left game with injury Jones left in the second half of Saturday's game after taking a charge, Jason Walker of Cache Valley Daily reports.
Impact The senior took a hard hit after setting a charge in the second half of Saturday's 82-59 loss to Boise State. Jones is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Wyoming.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Boise State men's basketball routs Utah State, 82-59 Tyson Degenhart’s 19 points and 10 rebounds helped Boise State defeat Utah State 82-59. The Aggies were led in scoring by Taylor Funk, who f...
JANUARY 8, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM
Funk scores 16, Utah State downs Air Force 77-65
Led by Taylor Funk's 16 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the Air Force Falcons 77-65 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: UCLA, Xavier on rise
FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy released his latest bracket, which has some movement near the top.JANUARY 3, 2023
Utah State men's basketball beats Fresno State in MWC opener Zee Hamoda and Steven Ashworth scored 13 points off of the bench to help lead the Utah State Aggies past the Fresno State Bulldogs 67-54 on...
JANUARY 1, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM
NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: Top seeds unchanged
UConn, Purdue, Arizona and Kansas held onto their spots in the latest men's NCAA Tournament projections.DECEMBER 30, 2022
