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No. 9 BYU and Dayton square off Friday night in Kissimmee for the ESPN Events Invitational championship. Both programs brought big crowds to Florida, and BYU’s traveling base showed again in Thursday’s semifinal — their fan support overwhelmed the building during a 72–62 comeback win over Miami. For full board comparison, check the college basketball odds page. Projected NBA lottery pick AJ Dybantsa finished with 16 points and eight boards, while Robert Wright III delivered key second-half scoring. Richie Saunders continues to be one of the most efficient weapons in the country and pairs with Dybantsa to form a dynamic scoring duo. Dayton enters at 6-1 with back-to-back overtime wins over Marquette and Georgetown. The Flyers blew a late double-digit

Washington and Colorado meet Friday afternoon in Palm Springs for the Acrisure Holiday Classic championship. Washington’s roster continuity isn’t obvious on paper, but Wesley Yates III — back after stops at Washington and USC — reminded everyone of his upside with 25 points, four steals and four threes in an 83–66 win over Nevada. He was electric on both ends and gives the Huskies a true go-to scorer in tournament environments. Washington also got strong two-way efforts from Zoom Diallo (19/6/5) and Franck Kepnang (15 points, 6-for-6 FG, four blocks). Danny Sprinkle praised the group’s toughness but made it clear depth will be tested with forwards Hannes Steinbach and Bryson Tucker still out. For broad matchup context across Friday’s slate,

Stanford and Saint Louis meet Friday night in Palm Springs for the Acrisure Invitational championship. The Cardinal improved to 5-1 after a 72-68 win over Minnesota behind freshman guard Ebuka Okorie, who continues to drive the team’s scoring load. Kyle Smith praised his young star for handling pressure well, though he’s looking for more rotation support as Stanford faces its toughest test of the season. For updated pricing, check the NCAA basketball odds page. Saint Louis arrives unbeaten at 6-0 after edging Santa Clara 71-70. Trey Green drilled six threes and scored 21 points, and Kellen Thames delivered the decisive layup in the final seconds. The Billikens have been one of the most efficient offensive teams in the country, and

Minnesota will attempt to halt an early-season slide Friday night when the Minnesota Golden Gophers meet the Santa Clara Broncos in the third-place game of the Acrisure Invitational in Palm Desert, Calif. Santa Clara enters at 6-1 after suffering its first loss of the season, a narrow 71-70 defeat to Saint Louis. Minnesota, now 4-3, is searching for stability after back-to-back losses to San Francisco and Stanford. Santa Clara coach Herb Sendek emphasized positivity and perspective following Thursday’s one-point loss, noting that the weekend’s opportunities outweigh the frustration of a single-possession defeat. Sendek credited his team’s heart and competitiveness, reflecting a start that includes wins built on efficiency and late-game execution. Minnesota fought hard in its 72-68 loss to Stanford