Idaho's basketball team faced #2 Houston in the NCAA Tournament, ending their season with a 78-47 loss. The Vandals, who finished with a 21-15 record, highlighted their season by breaking a school record for three-pointers made, totaling 355. Kolton Mitchell led the team with 14 points while Biko Johnson capped his collegiate career by surpassing 1,000 career points. Idaho advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 36 years, marking a significant turnaround under Coach Pribble.

By the Numbers
  • Idaho finished the season with 21 wins, the most in Big Sky Conference.
  • The Vandals set a school record with 355 made three-pointers, surpassing last year's total of 308.
State of Play
  • Idaho earned a #15 seed in the NCAA Tournament, defeating multiple higher seeds to reach this point.
  • The team concluded their season against Houston, struggling with only 21% shooting at halftime.
What's Next

The Vandals will look to build on this season's success and attract new talent for the next year, aiming for continued growth under Coach Pribble's leadership.

Bottom Line

This season has set a foundation for Idaho basketball's future, demonstrating resilience and potential for further success in the coming years.