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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) comes off a screen by teammate Alessandro Lever (25) on Longwood's Kamil Chapman (3) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle watches his team play Longwood during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle claps for his team after scoring against Longwood during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) posts up against Longwood's Chris Shields (30) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) jumps to defend a three pointer from Longwood's JaShuan Smith (21) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) defends Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Keonta Vernon (24) defends Longwood's Chris Shields (30) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) goes up for a layup against Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) goes up for a layup against Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) goes up for a layup against Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Longwood's DaShaun Smith (21) goes up for a jumper against GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer wins the tipoff over Longwood's Damarion Geter during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) hits a three pointer against Longwood during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) draws a foul from Longwood's JaShaun Smith (21) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) calls out to his teammates while dribbling up court against Longwood's JaShaun Smith (21) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) and Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) tie up the ball as Frayer drives to the hoop during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) and Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) tie up the ball as Frayer drives to the hoop during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) goes up for a layup over Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) goes up for a layup over Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle calls out to his team during the first half against Longwood at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Fifi Aidoo (1) defends Longwood's B.K. Ashe (2) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Shaq Carr (0) dribbles against Longwood's Kamil Chapman (3) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Matt Jackson (5) celebrates a teammates three pointer against Longwood during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Matt Jackson (5) celebrates a Gerard Martin (42) three pointer against Longwood during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) fakes a pass against Longwood's Kamil Chapman (3) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) drives for a layup against Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) drives for a layup against Longwood's Damarion Geter (24) during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) reacts to a foul call against Longwood during the first half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Fifi Aidoo (1) shows a sign to teammates during the first half against Longwood at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Joshua Braun misses a shot against St. John's in the second half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Keonta Vernon watches St. Johns's Shamorie Ponds dunk the ball in the second half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Keonta Vernon strips the ball away from St. John's Shamorie Ponds in the second half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Keonta Vernon battles for position with St. John's Marvin Clark II in the second half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Casey Benson lays on the court during their loss to St. John's during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle smiles at St. John's Red Storm head coach Chris Mullin during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle congratulates St. John's head coach Chris Mullin after a loss during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle congratulates St. John's head coach Chris Mullin after a loss during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer jumps to the basket against St. John's in the first half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle greets St. John's head coach Chris Mullins during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle reacts against St. John's in the first half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Shaq Carr lays out for the shot against St. John's Kassoum Yakwe in the first half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Fiifi Aidoo drives against St. John's Justin Simon in the first half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer jumps to the basket against St. John's Tariq Owens in the first half during the Valley Of The Sun Shootout on Dec. 5, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) dunks over San Diego's Cameron Neubauer (20) during the second half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle looks up at the scoreboard with his team down against San Diego during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) passes against the defense of San Diego's Juwan Gray (12) during the second half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) passes against the defense of San Diego's Juwan Gray (12) and Alex Floresca (15) during the second half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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San Diego's Isaiah Wright (22) scores past the defense of GCU's Keonta Vernon (24) during the second half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle instructs his team after a foul against San Diego during the second half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) is greeted by Casey Benson (11) and Alessandro Lever (25) after a dunk against San Diego during the second half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) and San Diego's Isaiah Pineiro (0) go up for the tipoff during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) dribbles against San Diego's Cameron Neubauer (20) during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) shoots against San Diego's Alex Floresca (15) during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) drives against San Diego's Isaiah Pineiro (0) during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Shaq Carr (0) dribbles up the court against San Diego during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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San Diego's head coach Lamont Smith reacts to a foul called against his team during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) reacts after scoring and drawing a foul against San Diego during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) passes out of defense from San Diego's Juwan Gray (12) during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) drives the court against San Diego's Juwan Gray (12) during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) dunks over San Diego's Yauhen Massalski (25) during the first half at Grand Canyon University on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun passes the ball against Little Rock during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix. GCU won, 76-51.
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GCU cheerleaders perform during the game against Little Rock at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix. GCU won, 76-51.
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GCU fans cheer during the game against Little Rock at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix. GCU won, 76-51.
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GCU's Joshua Braun drives downcourt against Little Rock during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix. GCU won, 76-51.
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GCU's Joshua Braun drives downcourt against Little Rock during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix. GCU won, 76-51.
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GCU's Fiifi Aidoo drives downcourt against Little Rock during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix. GCU won, 76-51.
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GCU fans cheer before the game against Little Rock at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU takes the court before the game against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Joshua Braun looks to pass against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Shaq Carr defends Little Rock's Anthony Black during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Fiifi Aidoo passes the ball against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Keonta Vernon goes up for a layup against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU celebrates after scoring before halftime against Little Rock at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU head coach Dan Majerle watches from the sideline during the game against Little Rock at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix. GCU won 76-51.
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GCU's Joshua Braun scores a three-pointer against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Shaq Carr goes up for a layup against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Joshua Braun goes up for a layup against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Fiifi Aidoo drives downcourt against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Fiifi Aidoo looks for an opening against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Casey Benson looks for an opening against Little Rock during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Phoenix.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) draws a block on a layup from FAMU's Kamron Reaves (2) during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) guards FAMU's Kamron Reaves (2) during the second half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) contests a three pointer from FAMU's Marcus Barham (22) during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle reacts to a call from an official during the second half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU fans cheer on their team before a game against FAMU on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) drives the lane and draws a foul against FAMU's Elijah Mayes (4) during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Keonta Vernon (24) tries to make a reverse layup against FAMU's Isaiah Martin (34) during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) dribbles against FAMU during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU fans cheer on their team before a game against FAMU on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Casey Benson (11) contests a three pointer from Kamron Reaves (2) during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Gerard Martin (42) greets his teammates after a timeout from FAMU during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Fiifi Aidoo (1) shoots a jumper over FAMU's Justin Ravenel (21) on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Keonta Vernon (24) goes up for a layup against FAMU during the first half on Nov. 10, 2017 Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Jerry Colangelo (left) shakes hands with GCU board member Jack Henry during a reception for the new Jerry Colangelo Museum at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. September 20, 2017. Colangelo turned Phoenix into a major-league sports town, revived USA Basketball and led the renaissance of the area.
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Jerry Colangelo greets guest during a reception for the new Jerry Colangelo Museum at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. September 20, 2017. Colangelo turned Phoenix into a major-league sports town, revived USA Basketball and led the renaissance of the area.
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Jerry Colangelo (left) shakes hands with GCU board member Jack Henry during a reception for the new Jerry Colangelo Museum at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. September 20, 2017. Colangelo turned Phoenix into a major-league sports town, revived USA Basketball and led the renaissance of the area.
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Jerry Colangelo (center) greets guests during a reception for the new Jerry Colangelo Museum at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. September 20, 2017. Colangelo turned Phoenix into a major-league sports town, revived USA Basketball and led the renaissance of the area.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Gerard Martin strikes poses for a videographer in a smoke-filled gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Members of the Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team, including head coach Dan Majerle, middle, suit, strike poses in a smoke-filled gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Kerwin Smith strikes poses for a videographer in a smoke-filled gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Members of the Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team strike poses in a smoke-filled gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Members of the Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team strike poses in a smoke-filled gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Fiifi Aidoo poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Joshua Braun poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Parker Dale poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Oscar Frayer poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Matt Jackson poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Damari Milstead poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Casey Benson poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Roberts Blumbergs poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Ibrahima Sankare poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Cheick Sy-Savane poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Kerwin Smith poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Nehemiah Allen poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Keonta Vernon poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Alessandro Lever poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball player Gerard Martin poses in the gym at the school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, as part of media day.
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GCU's Joshua Braun (2) comes off a screen by teammate Alessandro Lever (25) on Longwood's Kamil Chapman (3) during the second half at GCU Arena on December 21, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Update: This is the final non-conference game for GCU (10-4), which is coming off its highest-scoring game of the season in a 100-74 rout of Morgan State in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The Antelopes held Morgan State to 30 percent shooting. Five players, led by Josh Braun's 18 points, score in double figures. ... Illinois (9-5) lost to New Mexico State on Dec. 16 in Chicago, 74-69. New Mexico State figures to give GCU its biggest obstacle in the WAC. Illinois is coming off a 70-64 win over Missouri on Saturday. The Fighting Illini are averaging 82 points a game, making 44 percent of are shots. Leron Black leads the team in scoring with 14.4 points a game. Michael Finke and Aaron Jordan are both averaging 11 points.
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