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Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach.

Michigan State hosts No. 8 Washington on Saturday without coach Mel Tucker who was suspended this week pending results of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.

Julian Strawther hit a deep 3-pointer with 7.2 seconds left to answer a 3 by UCLA’s Amari Bailey, lifting Gonzaga to a wild win over UCLA.

On Veterans Day, College Basketball is honoring the men and women, who have served our country with 2 special games at unusual Venues. One will be played on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier and the other at an MLB stadium.

A win for Washington would be big in coach Kalen DeBoer's first season in charge. A win for the Spartans would be just as significant in proving they are worthy of their high ranking.