Boise State men's basketball seeking a signature win | Boise State Basketball | Idaho Statesman
There’s not a whole lot to complain about Leon Rice’s first season as coach of the Boise State men’s basketball team.
The Broncos are 22-12, finished second in the WAC, advanced to the conference tournament championship game and now find themselves in the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational.
The one thing missing: A signature victory, one that Boise State’s sometimes-fickle basketball fan base can identify with.
The Broncos get that chance for a marquee win Wednesday when they take on Oregon (18-17) of the Pac-10 in Eugene. The 8 p.m. game is being televised by HDNet, which is available on DirecTV (channel 306) and Dish Network (362).
“It would be big,” said senior forward Paul Noonan, who grew up in Beaverton, Ore., rooting for the Ducks. “They have a good program and they are playing well right now. It would be a big win. A win over the Pac-10 would be a step in the right direction for this program.” [...]
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