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Fox Sports
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
'There's a place for him in the NBA': What makes Tyson Degenhart so special
LAS VEGAS — Late on Monday afternoon, following a breezy performance from Tyson Degenhart in which the veteran forward scored 19 points with relative ease, Boise State head coach Leon Rice described the double-edged sword that is coaching someone known for such an unusual blend of efficiency and selflessness. Most players, especially those of the star variety, will shoot and shoot and shoot some more on days when almost everything they try is working, just as it played out for Degenhart during his team's 89-59 dismantling of George Washington. He made eight of 12 field goal attempts overall against the Revolutionaries, including all three attempts from beyond the arc, and stuffed the stat sheet with four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block. It was the kind of performance that certainly would have earned Degenhart, who is already the Broncos' all-time leading scorer, more leeway had he chosen to hoist a few more — or even many more — shots. In fact, Rice has spent the better part of Degenhart's record-setting four years at Boise State nudging and probing his reluctant standout to think longer and harder about personal production. The lesson doesn't always stick. "I'd love him to take a few more tough ones," Rice said after beating George Washington. "But that's why he's loved, that's why he's appreciated. On a night like this, most guys can go out and get 30, but that's not what Tyson's about. He's just about doing what's best for the team at all times. I've been encouraging [him to shoot more] his whole career, but you've got to kind of let guys be who they are." And yet, two days later, there was Degenhart in a quarterfinal matchup against Butler, scoring his team's first points of the game on an aggressive drive that ended with a lefty half hook. And then, just 26 seconds later, there was Degenhart swishing a 3-pointer from the right wing without thinking twice, his first of two triples in the opening three minutes alone. The eight-point flurry was exactly what Rice had always wanted to see. It wasn't long, however, before Degenhart gently reverted to his team-first roots and continued embodying the altruistic disposition that has served both him and the Broncos so well over the last few years, a stretch that included three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths from 2022-24 and might end by winning the inaugural College Basketball Crown in a few short days. Sure, Degenhart finished with 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting to propel Boise State to the semifinals and surpassed 2,000 career points along the way, a mark his coach marveled at during the postgame news conference. But it was the completeness of Degenhart's floor game amid the Broncos' 100-93 victory that truly encapsulated who he is as a player: Degenhart chipped in a team-high seven rebounds and a team-high five assists while only turning the ball over once, all of which produced an individual offensive rating of 158, his fourth-best outing of the season. "That kid is a heck of a player," Butler head coach Thad Matta said. "He gets you in so many different ways. He doesn't make mistakes. He's patient. Reads the defense as well as any guy I've coached against. And they do a good job moving him around. They exploit the mismatches. Big-time player." The lofty praise from Matta came on the heels of even more vociferous adoration from George Washington head coach Chris Caputo, who marveled at Degenhart's skill when studying the Broncos on film and then saw firsthand how impactful he could be when the tournament began earlier this week: "He can hit you with driving, shooting, post-ups, he's a good passer, obviously a good rebounder," Caputo said. "I just think it's obvious when you look at the success that they've had in his time there, that he is one of the all-time great players in the history of their program. I would think that there's a place for him somewhere in the NBA." The breadth of talent he's flashed across two games here at MGM Grand Garden Arena would seem to reinforce Caputo's statement on Degenhart, a former zero-star recruit from Spokane, Washington. Against George Washington, whom the Broncos pressured into 22 turnovers, Degenhart showcased his defensive prowess with three steals and one block that catalyzed an avalanche of fast-break opportunities, some of which ended with transition baskets for the player himself. In doing so, Degenhart reminded the NBA scouts in attendance that what he might lack in raw athleticism can be offset by his heightened spatial awareness and elite on-court positioning. A contrast in styles between that matchup and Wednesday's quarterfinal against Butler, which warped into an offensive frenzy, afforded Degenhart an opportunity to unearth different facets of his game. There was an offensive rebound that Degenhart kicked out to point guard Alvaro Cardenas (19 points) for a 3-pointer on the wing and a heady bounce pass he dropped for teammate Javan Buchanan (game-high 27 points) in the lane. There was a cross-screen layup Degenhart made on a play devised by Rice during a timeout and an isolation post-up opportunity he converted on the opening possession of the second half, which gave Boise State its largest lead of the game to that point. More impressive than any of those plays, however, was how easily Degenhart shredded the Bulldogs' defense when Matta switched to zone midway through the second half. Time and again, Degenhart knifed into the free-throw line area to feed his cutting teammates. And when he removed himself from that location, Degenhart lurked along the baseline for slicing layups. "I thought we handled that zone really, really well," Rice said. "Javan in the high post, Tyson in the low [post] — or vice versa — that's a great combination. I thought that was a crucial stretch of the game when they changed defenses and we were able to handle it. Credit to our guys." Boise State's offensive execution was so flawless (60.3% shooting, 11-for-24 from 3-point range) that even a 55-point second half from the Bulldogs posed little threat in a game Rice's team led for more than 37 minutes. The Broncos' 100 total points tied their highest scoring output of the season, though the only other time Boise State reached triple digits was Nov. 12 against Corban College, an NAIA school from Oregon. Degenhart only played 21 minutes in that game and made every shot he attempted. Five months later, Degenhart and his teammates played so well on Wednesday evening that their season will continue for at least a few days longer. The Broncos will face Nebraska in the semifinals at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, and there's no place Degenhart would rather be. "I'm just going to cherish every moment," Degenhart said. "This is a time in my life when I'm going to look back in 10 or 15 years and just really, you know, reminisce about all the good times. I'm just gonna try to take it in day by day." Michael Cohen covers college football and college basketball for FOX Sports. Follow him on Twitter @Michael_Cohen13. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily . FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Basketball Boise State Broncos Tyson Degenhart recommended Get more from College Basketball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Miami Herald
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Javan Buchanan helps Boise State beat Butler in Crown
Javan Buchanan scored 27 points on 11-of-13 shooting, Tyson Degenhart reached the 2,000-point mark for his career and Boise State advanced to the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown with a 100-93 win over Butler on Wednesday in Las Vegas. Boise State (26-10) shot 60.3 percent from the floor -- including 63 percent in the second half (17-of-27) -- and will face the winner of the later game between Nebraska and Georgetown in the next round. Degenhart already held Boise State's single-season scoring record but entered the game 10 points away from becoming the first 2,000-point scorer in program history. He finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Alvaro Cardenas scored 19 and Andrew Meadow had 14 for the Broncos. Butler (15-20) fell despite Finley Bizjack compiling a career-high 30 points and seven assists. The Bulldogs shot 57.6 percent overall yet couldn't keep up. Evan Haywood and Boden Kapke scored 14 apiece and Patrick McCaffery added 13. Bizjack started the game 5-for-5 with four 3-pointers, but Butler struggled to keep pace with the Broncos. With the game tied at 23, Boise State embarked on a 10-0 run bookended by triples from Julian Bowie and Cardenas. Butler got as close as four, but Buchanan made three straight baskets for Boise State and Degenhart added a layup to hit the 2,000-point milestone and make it 48-38 at the half. The Bulldogs twice crawled within five early in the second half. But after back-to-back baskets plus two free throws by Buchanan, Pearson Carmichael connected on a 3 for a 79-63 lead, the Broncos' largest of the game, with 9:17 to play. Butler had one last push as it made five straight field-goal attempts to get within 90-82 at the 3:46 mark. After Cardenas hit two free throws, Meadow made a triple with 3:08 left for the dagger. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Washington Post
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Degenhart has 19, Boise State beats George Washington 89-59 in CBC
LAS VEGAS — Tyson Degenhart had 19 points in Boise State's 89-59 victory against George Washington on Monday in the College Basketball Crown. Degenhart had three steals for the Broncos (25-10). Andrew Meadow and Pearson Carmichael each had 15 points.
Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Degenhart has 19, Boise State beats George Washington 89-59 in CBC
▶Follow AP's full coverage of March Madness. ▶Get the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyson Degenhart had 19 points in Boise State's 89-59 victory against George Washington on Monday in the College Basketball Crown. Degenhart had three steals for the Broncos (25-10). Andrew Meadow and Pearson Carmichael each had 15 points. The Revolutionaries (21-13) were led by Trey Autry, who posted 16 points. Rafael Castro added 11 points and two steals for George Washington. Ty Bevins also had 11 points. Boise State took the lead with 5:00 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Javan Buchanan led his team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them up 32-26 at the break. Carmichael led the way with a team-high 15 second-half points. ___
Miami Herald
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Tyson Degenhart, Boise St. cruise past George Washington at Crown
Tyson Degenhart registered 19 points and three steals and Pearson Carmichael added 15 points and a career-best six thefts to lead Boise State to a solid 89-59 victory over George Washington in the first round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament on Monday in Las Vegas. Degenhart made 8 of 12 shots, including all three of his 3-point attempts, as the Broncos (25-10) won for the 12th time in the past 15 games. Andrew Meadow also scored 15 points and Javan Buchanan scored 11 for Boise State. Trey Autry made four 3-pointers and scored 16 points for George Washington (21-13). Ty Bevins and Rafael Castro added 11 points for the Revolutionaries. The Broncos will face Butler in Wednesday's second round. The Bulldogs recorded an 86-84 victory over Utah on Monday. Having another game works well for Degenhart's pursuit of becoming Boise State's first 2,000-point scorer. His career point total sits at 1,990. Boise State shot 50 percent from the field, including 9 of 25 from 3-point range. The Broncos dominated in transition with an 18-0 edge in fastbreak points and a 27-5 advantage in points off turnovers. The Revolutionaries committed 22 turnovers while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and hitting 8 of 26 3-point attempts. George Washington trailed by 11 early in the second half but later pulled within 43-40 on a 3-pointer by Bevins with 15:04 left in the game. Boise State scored the next eight points and 28 of 36 to blow the game open. Carmichael scored five points during the 8-0 run that made it 51-40 with 13:33 remaining. At the end of the big surge, Alvaro Cardenas (six assists, three steals overall) and Degenhart buried 3-pointers, Carmichael added a hoop and Julian Bowie (10 points) stroked a 3 as the Broncos' lead reached 71-48 with 7:43 left. The lead continued to grow as Boise State remained in control. Buchanan scored eight first-half points as the Broncos led 32-26 at the break. Boise State missed 10 of its first 11 shots over the first eight minutes but George Washington only led 7-2. The Revolutionaries led 15-12 on a 3-pointer by Autry with 8:39 left in the half before the Broncos awoke with a 14-4 burst. Buchanan finished the run with a dunk as Boise State led 26-19 with 3:24 remaining. George Washington moved back within four before Buchanan's basket as time expired gave the Broncos the six-point halftime edge. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
