DIV 1

Blacksher returns vs. Portland for Colangelo Classic

With each practice throughout the season, Grand Canyon gets incrementally better. This week, the Lopes potentially got much better. Former All-WAC first-team guard Jovan Blacksher Jr. rejoined full practices this week and is slated to play restricted minutes in Saturday's Colangelo Classic 7:30 p.m. finale against Portland. It will be Blacksher's first game since suffering a knee injury on Jan. 5 and undergoing subsequent season-ending surgery.