Coles hits late floater, TCU edges Ariz St in March Madness
Associated PressDENVER — Watching from the bench for most of last season, JaKobe Coles patiently waited his turn. “He didn’t have the role he wanted,” said Mike Miles Jr., the teammate who talked him into coming to TCU and fed him the pass that led to the winning bucket. “I’m happy for my team, happy for the win.” Miles, playing on a hyperextended right knee, had 26 points, including 12 of 14 from the free throw line. “They played winning basketball all year, played unselfishly, battled and fought and it took a last-second shot to put us away.” BIG PICTURE Arizona State: The Sun Devils are definitely back on the right track after going 14-17 last season and 11-14 in 2020-21. That’s the state of the program.” TCU: The Horned Frogs improved to 7-9 all-time in the NCAA Tournament.