Jaedon LeDee powers San Diego State past UAB

Jaedon LeDee recorded 32 points and eight rebounds to lead San Diego State to a 69-65 victory over UAB in East Region first-round play Friday at Spokane, Wash. Lamont Butler added 15 points and four steals for the fifth-seeded Aztecs (25-10), who are looking for another deep run after losing to UConn in last season's NCAA title game. Efrem "Butta" Johnson made five 3-pointers and scored 19 points for the 12th-seeded Blazers (23-12).