New Mexico State stressed the need for stout defense ... help NM State improve its defense and return to its "brand of basketball." "Defense is our identity, and that's what's going to travel ...

New Mexico State (11-6, 4-0 Conference USA) maintained its spot at the top of its conference with a 59-52 road victory over Florida International (7-11, 1-4) on Thursday evening. The game was a ...

EL PASO, Texas — For the second time this season, New Mexico State walked into a sold-out ... He's just a good all-around basketball player, really smart, has a high IQ, and he's playing real ...

Scouts consider Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith, at best, the third-most talented player on the floor Thursday at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Boilermakers’ 68-50 victory over Rutgers won’t ...

Smith exited with 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals. Three-pronged defense:Purdue basketball's approach to defending opposing point guards isn't one man's job Caleb Furst ...

Also ready when needed, such as on the 3-pointer he sank off one of Smith’s dazzling dishes. ∎ Fletcher Loyer: 7/10 Began aggressively looking for his shot earlier. Ended up among the many ...