Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball

The Gonzaga Bulldogs dominated San Diego State with a commanding 80-67 road victory on Monday evening, thanks to a huge second half from Graham Ike and the steady presence of Ryan Nembhard at point.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs exploded on Friday with a commanding 113-54 victory over UMass-Lowell, emphasizing their defensive strength by forcing 16 steals and limiting their opponents to a mere 19% from beyond the arc. Key lineup adjustments saw Michael Ajayi stepping into the starting lineup for Ben Gregg, while Khalif Battle and Ryan Nembhard delivered standout performances, scoring 21 and 13 points respectively.

Can the Gonzaga Bulldogs' star players, Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike, lead their team to victory against UMass Lowell on Friday? As the Zags prepare for this exciting matchup, fans are eager to see how these key players will perform.

Can the Gonzaga Bulldogs and St. Mary's Gaels continue to dominate the WCC and each make the NCAA tournament this season? Zack Farmer of the Unofficial WCC Hoops podcast joins to discuss how the league looks in the early going, incluidng a 3-0 start for the Gaels thanks to freshman Mikey Lewis and Arizona transfer Paulius Murauskas.

Despite a 2-0 start for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, starters Graham Ike and Ben Gregg have struggled to find their rhythm this season. Fortunately, Mark Few has Michael Ajayi and Braden Huff coming off the bench. Can Ajayi's impressive performance secure him a starting spot over Gregg?

Could Jalen Warley be the next big addition to the Gonzaga Bulldogs? As the Virginia transfer guard considers joining the Zags, as well as Iowa State and Texas A&M, we discuss how his veteran experience, length and versatility, and defensive prowess could impact Gonzaga's 2025-26 roster.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are 2-0 after an unnecessarily close, nail-biting 88-80 victory over Arizona State? Ryan Nembhard dazzled with 13 points, 11 assists, and zero turnovers, showcasing his playmaking prowess.

Can the Gonzaga Bulldogs maintain their momentum against Arizona State? As the Bulldogs prepare for their first true home game of the season, all eyes are on their three-point shooting prowess and Graham Ike's potential comeback performance.

Can the Gonzaga Bulldogs' roster depth propel them to new heights this season? With promising talents like Jun Seok Yeo and Ismaila Diagne, the Bulldogs are poised for an intriguing journey in college basketball. Seok Yeo, a 6'9" forward from South Korea, aims to improve his consistency and secure more playing time. Meanwhile, Diagne, a 7-foot center from Senegal, is generating NBA draft buzz with his raw potential and professional experience in Spain.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are making a bold move to the Pac-12, reshaping the college sports landscape. How will this impact their future in both academics and athletics? Gonzaga University President Dr. McCullough shares insights on the Bulldogs' impressive academic and athletic achievements that caught the Pac-12's attention, and goes behind the scenes discussing the school's decision to jump ship.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team made a statement with a powerful start to their season, crushing the #8 ranked Baylor Bears by 38 points. This commanding victory showcased Gonzaga's impressive depth and defensive prowess, with standout performances from Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff, and Michael Ajayi. The Bulldogs' bench strength was evident, contributing 35 points and addressing last season's depth concerns. Meanwhile, Baylor struggled with poor shooting and cohesion, facing challenges with four new starters in a tough environment.

Can the Gonzaga Bulldogs outmaneuver the Baylor Bears in their opening night showdown? This highly anticipated matchup in college basketball promises intense action as both teams bring their A-game to the court.

Can the Gonzaga Bulldogs make a run for the National Championship? With Ryan Nembhard's potential to lead the nation in assists, the Bulldogs are poised for an exciting season. This episode explores the bold prediction of Gonzaga reaching the National Championship game, facing off against Florida in a thrilling rematch of their 1999 Elite Eight clash.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs dominated with a staggering 109-52 victory over Warner Pacific in an exhibition game on Wednesday, showcasing a powerful 59-8 run that spanned the end of the first half and the start of the second. Nolan Hickman shines with an impressive 19 points on 8-13 shooting, primarily in the first half, setting the tone for the game.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs missed out on Nik Khamenia in the 2025 recruiting class, and appear to have pivoted to another 6'9 stretch four in Spencer Ahrens, who listed the Zags in his top six alongside Illinois, Washington, Boise State, Stanford, and San Francisco.

Can Graham Ike become the next All-American sensation for the Gonzaga Bulldogs? From a zero-star recruit to a standout at Wyoming, Ike's journey is nothing short of remarkable. And with Gonzaga last year he immediately established himself as a star, averaging 16.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs fell 96-93 to USC in a charity exhibition game. Good news though, Michael Ajayi and in particular Khalif Battle each looked very impressive and their scoring prowess and offensive impact should be a huge boost for this team in the regular season.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs face off against the USC Trojans in a charity exhibition game on Saturday, promising an exciting showdown with proceeds benefiting the Eisenhower Health Cardiovascular Institute. With USC's revamped roster under new coach Eric Musselman, featuring transfers like Matt Knowling and Kevin Patton Jr., this game should give both fanbases a lot to look forward to.

Can Emmanuel Innocenti become the next key player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs? This 6'5" Italian wing, known for his versatility and tenacity, may not have a huge role in his first season in Spokane but could be a big piece for Mark Few's team down the line.

2025 four-star recruit Nik Kamenia's commitment to the Duke Blue Devils over both the UCLA Bruins and Gonzaga Bulldogs has sent shockwaves through college basketball. Why did this top recruit choose Duke, despite Gonzaga's long-standing interest?

Can Braden Huff become the next big star for the Gonzaga Bulldogs? This four-star power forward from Illinois, who redshirted his first year, made waves with his impressive freshman season stats. Averaging 9 points and 3.5 rebounds in just 13.5 minutes per game, Huff's performance turned heads, despite facing challenges against tougher competition.

Will the Gonzaga Bulldogs' move to the Pac-12 in 2026 reshape their storied rivalry with St. Mary's? As the Bulldogs prepare for this significant transition, questions arise about the future of their matchups with the Gaels.

WCC commissioner Stu Jackson joined the program to discuss the Gonzaga Bulldogs leaving the conference, the additions of Washington State and Oregon State for this upcoming season, and the future additions of Grand Canyon and SeattleU.

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few and star players Graham Ike, Nolan Hickman, and Ben Gregg join Locked On Zags LIVE from the WCC Media Day in Las Vegas. Few speaks about the roster continuity heading into a critical season in Spokane, tells a fantastic story about Khalif Battle's free throw shooting prowess, Emmanuel Innocenti's defense and upside, how Braeden Smith elevates Gonzaga in practices, and a fun story of watching Rui Hachimura with LeBron James in the Olympics.

Can Khalif Battle's scoring prowess elevate the Gonzaga Bulldogs to new heights this college basketball season? As Battle enters his sixth season, now with his fourth team, his journey is nothing short of remarkable.

Gonzaga Bulldogs rank 6th in the preseason AP poll, trailing powerhouses like Kansas and Alabama. Can the Zags' challenging non-conference schedule, featuring matchups against Baylor, Kentucky, and UCLA, propel them to the top?

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have more depth in the backcourt this season, could that result in playing at a much faster tempo this season? Khalif Battle's arrival likely means more three-guard lineups, but ultimately this team will still funnel the ball through Graham Ike on the block quite a bit.

Can Ryan Nembhard lead the Gonzaga Bulldogs to new heights? As the Bulldogs' expected starting point guard, Nembhard is set to play a pivotal role, with predictions of his best shooting season yet, potentially hitting 37-38% from three-point range.

NCAA's latest shake-up: The transfer portal window is now 30 days, post-second round of the NCAA tournament. How will this impact the Gonzaga Bulldogs' strategy?

Can Michael Ajayi's transition from Pepperdine to the Gonzaga Bulldogs reshape his NBA prospects? As the Bulldogs gear up for the season, Ajayi's journey from an unheralded junior college player to a leading scorer in the WCC is nothing short of remarkable.

Can Dusty Stromer become the next breakout star for the Gonzaga Bulldogs? As his sophomore season approaches, the Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team faces intriguing questions about Stromer's role and development.

Gonzaga Bulldogs fans, get ready for an exciting recap of the Kraziness in the Kennel event! With standout performances from players like Dusty Stromer and Emmanuel Innocenti, the Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team is already making waves this preseason.

Kraziness in the Kennel is here and Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball is back! The eight newcomers for the Zags will be in action on Saturday, and five-star guard Kingston Flemings will be in the house as well - a jam packed day that marks the start of the 2024-25 college basketball season.

Gonzaga Bulldogs make a game-changing move by joining the Pac-12 conference in 2026. What does this mean for the future of college basketball and the Pac-12's expansion strategy?

Gonzaga Bulldogs make a seismic shift by joining the Pac-12 conference, setting the stage for a basketball powerhouse. What does this mean for the future of college basketball and Gonzaga's dominance?

Can Ben Gregg lead the Gonzaga Bulldogs to new heights this season? As the Bulldogs' power forward, Gregg's journey from a mid-season high school recruit to a key starter is nothing short of remarkable. With the potential to become the WCC Player of the Year, Gregg's performance could be pivotal for Gonzaga's success.

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be the next big addition to a revamped Pac-12 Conference? As the college sports landscape shifts, the potential realignment raises questions about financial benefits, competition levels, and long-term stability for the Bulldogs.

Gonzaga Bulldogs face a high-stakes challenge as they gear up for a preseason charity exhibition game against USC Trojans. This matchup not only benefits a California hospital but also provides Gonzaga with a crucial opportunity to test their mettle against a formidable opponent before the regular season kicks off. USC's basketball team, with its revamped roster of transfers, adds an intriguing layer to the upcoming exhibition game.

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be on the brink of a major conference shake-up? Recent developments in the Pac-12 Conference realignment have sparked speculation about the Bulldogs' future, with rumors swirling around additions like Utah State and the possibility of a basketball-focused league.

Gonzaga Bulldogs face a thrilling showdown against Baylor Bears at the Spokane Arena on November 4. With potential broadcasting conflicts due to Monday Night Football, fans are eager to see how this clash unfolds.

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be the next big addition to the PAC-12? As the PAC-12 expands by adding schools from the Mountain West, the potential inclusion of Gonzaga as a non-football member raises intriguing possibilities for the conference's basketball profile.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball fans, get ready for an exciting season! The Bulldogs' non-conference schedule is packed with thrilling matchups, including games against UConn, Baylor, and Kentucky. These high-stakes contests promise to test the team's mettle and showcase their potential for a deep playoff run.

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs revive their football program despite the high costs and logistical hurdles? This episode tackles the intriguing possibility while comparing the basketball prowess of the West Coast Conference to the newly realigned Pac-12.

The Pac-12 conference snagged Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Colorado State from the Mountain West, giving them six teams starting in July of 2026. What other steps will the conference take to get to eight minimum teams, and could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be a target - and would they even be interested?

Isiah Harwell announced his commitment to the Houston Cougars on Thursday, choosing them over the Gonzaga Bulldogs despite being heavily pursued by Mark Few for well over a year. The native of Idaho and friend of Nolan Hickman ultimately passed on the Zags, but it's not the end of the world for the Bulldogs who have never relied heavily on 5-star recruiting, and won't start now.

Mark Few confirmed that Brian Michaelson will be his successor as the head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ensuring the program's future is in trusted hands. Plus, the highly anticipated Gonzaga vs. Baylor game is on the horizon, with details still under wraps.

The Big 12 and the Huskies have hit the brakes on their discussions about UConn joining the conference, echoing last year's stalled talks with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. ESPN's updated 2025 and 2026 basketball recruiting rankings are out, and we break down where Gonzaga Bulldogs targets like Davis Fogle, Nik Kamenia, and Kingston Flemings stand.

Mark Few was the lone college basketball coach on the sideline for Team USA's Gold Medal performance in Paris in 2024, could he be the head man for Olympic men's basketball in Los Angeles in 2028? Steve Kerr doesn't plan to return, and Few couldn't be the only college coach to lead the men's team at the olympics after coach K won three gold medals while coaching Duke.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will navigate a second straight season without shooter Steele Venters, but this time they are more equipped to handle his absence. How will the lineup and rotation be impacted by Venters' absence, and who is most likely to step up?

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears are reportedly going to play an early season game, and the latest rumor is the matchup will be played in Mexico City - which has been a big initiative by Brett Yormark and the Big 12. Rocco Miller joins me to discuss this potential Zags-Baylor matchup, fill us in on two other non conference games on Gonzaga's schedule, and discuss matchups against UConn, Kentucky, San Diego State, and the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Steele Venters suffered a left Achilles injury and will miss the 2024-25 college basketball season, his second straight season without playing a game for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Mark Few's team has the depth to shoulder his absence, but the Eastern Washington transfer and former Big Sky Player of the Year would have provided outside shooting and depth on the wing for the Zags, and now has to endure another full year of rehab after an ACL injury caused him to miss last year as well.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host Sam Funches at The Kennel in February. Funches is the top ranked center in 2026 recruiting class, and has offers from Alabama, Houston, Ole Miss, Cal, and others. As a 7'0 big man with an outside shot, he could be the next great Zags big man and is GU's only known priority recruit in the 2026 class.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will face the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first game of the Battle 4 Atlantis on November 27. WVU is led by new head coach Darian DeVries and his son, 22 ppg scorer Tucker DeVries. Zags are 5-0 against West Virginia, and that streak isn't expected to end in 2024.

The transfer portal is college basketball's boogeyman, with many reports indicating 40% of players who enter the portal are still uncommitted - a fact that is incredibly misleading and posted by folks trying to turn fans against player autonomy. Take the Gonzaga Bulldogs for example: 3 players entered the portal and only one of them transferred to a new D1 school: Pavle Stosic, who ended up at Utah State. But Luka Krajnovic returned home to Croatia and Colby Brooks was a walk-on who graduated.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs made the top five for 2025 four-star recruit and longtime target Nik Khamenia. Khamenia is a 6'8 forward from California who has visited Spokane twice, and listed the Zags alongside Arizona, UCLA, Duke, and North Carolina.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have over 80% of their minutes back from last year, added a ton of depth and outside shooting, and are primed to compete for a national championship. Is this finally the year Mark Few and the Zags break through and win it all?

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly going to play Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears in Las Vegas in the first week of the college basketball season, according to reporting from Matt Norlander. The Zags and Bears have a rich history, including an exhibition game last season, a loss in South Dakota two years ago, and of course the national championship battle in 2021.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were among the nine teams a group of 100+ Division 1 college basketball coaches ranked as the best team in the sport, according to the Candid Coaches series at CBS. Kansas, Alabama, Houston, Duke, and UConn were the five teams with the most votes, and we discuss if Gonzaga should have had more supporters or if being around the top 5-10 teams is about right.

Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few and Team USA secured a gold medal over France on Saturday, thanks to late game heroics from Steph Curry. Few adds a gold medal to his already impressive resume, which includes being the NCAA all-time leader in winning percentage, 24 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, over 700 career wins, nine straight Sweet 16's, basically everything except a national championship - the only thing left to accomplish.

Mark Few and Team USA outscored Filip Petrusev and Serbia by 17 in the fourth quarter in an all-time come from behind victory, putting them in a gold medal game against France on Saturday. Petrusev finished with nine points and five rebounds for Serbia, who will face Germany for a bronze medal.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs added a home-and-home series with Bobby Hurley and the Arizona State Sun Devils, with the first game set for November 10 in Spokane at The Kennel. Hurley and ASU are entering the Big 12 this season, and have been a roughly .500 team the last ten years, making the NCAA Tournament three times all as an 11-seed. Few and the Zags want to ensure at least one victory over a Hurley this season, and ASU is a decent program that gives the Zags an early test.

Mark Few's tenure with Team USA has put him in the spotlight, and a great article by Theo Lawson of the Spokesman-Review highlighted how well respected the longtime Gonzaga Bulldogs coach is by other industry leaders. Theo joined Locked On Zags to discuss his conversations with Grant Hill, Erik Spoelstra, PJ Carlesimo, Jim Boeheim, Steve Kerr, and others about coach Few's legacy in Spokane with the Zags.

Team USA for 3x3 men's basketball was eliminated early in the 2024 Olympic Games, spurning a lot of questions about why USA Basketball doesn't add NBA or college stars to the roster. FIBA rules make that much more challenging, and we explain why and discuss what a Gonzaga Bulldogs 3x3 lineup of Chet Holmgren, Corey Kispert, and Jalen Suggs would look like and why they would wipe the floor with the field and take home the gold. Could a team of current Zags also medal?

Ryan Nembhard has not yet had the same legacy with the Gonzaga Bulldogs as his older brother Andrew, but what would he need to do this upcoming college basketball season to surpass him? Do the Zags need to make the Final Four? Does he need to win WCC Player of the Year?

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have landed elite transfers for decades in the Mark Few era, making it nearly impossible to pick the top 12. But that's exactly what we did, picking 12 different Zags transfers and discussing their legacy, impact, team success, and more.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have seven alumni participating in the 2024 Olympic Games, and including Kelly Olynyk and Andrew Nembhard who helped Team Canada to a victory over a trio of St. Mary's stars - Jock Landale, Patty Mills, and Matthew Dellavedova - who represent Australia. Filip Petrusev led Serbia to a victory over Puerto Rico with a team high 15 points on 7-9 shooting, while Rui Hachimura was ejected for Japan in a heartbreaking overtime loss to France.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs replaced Anton Watson with Michael Ajayi and added a key sixth man and third guard in Khalif Battle, how will these two newcomers - and the return of Steele Venters - fit into Mark Few's offense in Spokane?

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have had at least one player selected in each of the past four NBA drafts, will that streak continue in 2025? We discuss every player on the Zags and their chances of getting selected in 2025 and beyond, starting with the wings where Michael Ajayi represents Gonzaga's likeliest path to a draft pick. Could he be joined in 2025, or a future year, by Steele Venters or Dusty Stromer?

Mark Few helped lead Team USA to a win over Serbia in the Olympic men's basketball opener, getting time on screen and discussion on the broadcast about his success with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Does Few being with Team USA help the Zags from a recruiting perspective?

The NCAA is doing away with scholarship limits, which means college basketball men's and women's programs will now have 15 scholarships available every single season. With very few teams even filling 13 scholarships, how will this impact the game? And how will Mark Few and Gonzaga - known to find ways to use rules to their advantage - make this work? Will preferred walk-ons like Graydon Lemke and Cade Orness get scholarships? Will we see more redshirts?

Lisa Fortier and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a transfer from WCC rival St. Mary's in Tayla Dalton, who heads from Moraga to Spokane for her final year of college basketball eligibility. The New Zealand native teams up with Lauren Whittaker and discusses her time in the transfer portal, why she chose to stay in the WCC and join the Zags, what she brings to the team, why the league should be on notice about Whittaker, playing with Yvonne Ejim, narrowly missing an opportunity to play in the Olympics this year, and the growth of women's basketball not only in the United States but globally as well.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs landed yet another preferred walk-on for the 2024-25 college basketball season in Graydon Lemke. Lemke is a 6'11 stretch four who played in Las Vegas and likely would have been a higher ranked prospect if he had not suffered a torn achilles his junior year. He joins Noah Haaland and Cade Orness in what is likely the strongest trio of walk-ons in Zags history.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs 2024-25 roster was announced on the team's website, which included jersey numbers for the new Zags. Khalif Battle will rock No. 99 this year, and Michael Ajayi (1), Braeden Smith (3), Emmanuel Innocenti (5), and Ismaila Diagne (24) now have numbers as well. Plus, Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff, and Graham Ike packed on some pounds this summer - we discuss what that might mean for each player.

The ACC and Florida State are locked in a legal battle, which could result in the Seminoles and the Clemson Tigers jumping ship. We look at the variety of ways this move could impact the Gonzaga Bulldogs and their quest to join a new conference. The Big 12 may land FSU and Clemson, likely eliminating the desire to add the Zags, while a full-on collapse from the ACC could lead to many programs joining the Big 12 and potentially some in the Big East as well, like Syracuse and Louisville.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host 2025 4-star point guard Kingston Flemings on a visit during Kraziness in the Kennel in October. Flemings is a 6'3 pure point guard who ranks inside the top-25 of the 2025 class, and who has already visited Texas Tech and is set to visit Texas and Houston in September.

Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 target Isiah Harwell is down to four schools, with California, Houston, and Texas joining the Zags. Harwell, a native of Idaho and current star at Wasatch Academy - where Nolan Hickman played his senior season - is set to make his decision on September 12 and has scheduled visits at Houston and Texas after already visiting Gonzaga in February and Cal last month. Is he still likely to end up in Spokane, or has the tide turned on the five-star guard?

Former Gonzaga Bulldogs star Julian Strawther dropped 32 points for the Denver Nuggets in his second NBA Summer League game, after scoring 25 in the opener. Is he primed to take over a bigger role for Denver in his second NBA season, after missing parts of his rookie year with a knee injury?

Mark Few has kept the Gonzaga Bulldogs to a tight 8-man rotation for most of the past 25 years, even at times limiting it to just seven players. Will he be able to do that this year with such a deep and talented roster, or will his rotation change on a game-by-game basis?

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are almost certainly going to start the following four players in the 2024-25 college basketball season: Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Michael Ajayi, and Graham Ike. The fifth and final starting spot could go to as many as four different Zags, and we break down each candidate.

Mark Few and Team USA took down Kelly Olynyk, Andrew Nembhard and Team Canada in a pre-Olympic scrimmage on Wednesday, 86-72. Olynyk had nine points on 4-5 shooting, but was -17 in the box score thanks to struggles on the defensive end and a lack of size in Canada's frontcourt - they could really use Zach Edey. Meanwhile, Nembhard went 0-5 from the field but played well overall, and received very high praise from his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander postgame.

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said he believes his conference remains 'open for business'. Does that mean the Gonzaga Bulldogs could still be considered for conference realignment? What hurdles remain for Mark Few's program as they remain on the hunt for options outside of the WCC in the ever changing college athletics landscape.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have the projected No. 1 offense in college basketball according to Bart Torvik's website, coming in at No. 9 overall in his projected rankings. Can the Zags produce the best offense in the country behind returning starters Ryan Nembhard, Graham Ike, Nolan Hickman, and Ben Gregg?

Rising sophomore Dusty Stromer and 2025 recruit Davis Fogle are both 6'7 wings ranked around the same spot in their respective classes who will compete for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and we discuss who among them has the highest ceiling and the highest floor.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a commitment from 2025 four-star guard Davis Fogle, who picked the Zags over Creighton and Kansas after visiting Spokane over Hoopfest weekend. Fogle rocketed up class rankings after growing to 6'7 and transferring to play his senior season at Compass Prep in Arizona.

The West Coast Conference officially welcomed Washington State and Oregon State as affiliate members for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons starting on July 1. The Cougars and Beavers are not known for their success in men's basketball, and we look at their history, previous NCAA Tournament success, notable alumni, and how this offseason went and where they might place in the conference this upcoming season.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will face Nicholls State out of the Southland in late December as part of the non-conference schedule, the first buy game known to fans. The Zags still have five non-con games yet to be scheduled, but most will likely be mid-major opponents. Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies won't be on the calendar for the 2024-25 college basketball season, but they do hope to be back in 2025-26.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs could end up facing Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats in the Battle 4 Atlantis this season, the first matchup between the two schools since Lloyd took over. What might that matchup look like? Arizona returns Caleb Love and adds a pair of impact transfers, but will the Zags roster continuity win out?

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson was selected 54th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA draft, making it four years in a row the Zags have had at least one player drafted - and the second year in a row the defending NBA champions took a player from GU. Watson brings defensive versatility, winning pedigree, and a strong frame to Beantown where he'll likely compete for a two way contract or an end of the bench role.

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson is projected as either a late second round pick or undrafted free agent in the 2024 NBA draft, taking place this week. Watson's versatility as a scorer, defender, and developing outside shot make him an intriguing prospect, and one who is arguably not getting enough attention by scouts and analysts.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host new Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope at the Battle in Seattle on December 7 at Climate Pledge Arena. It's the return of Battle in Seattle, and the third game in a six game series against the Wildcats. The Zags are 2-0 in the series, can they make it three in a row against a Kentucky team that is entirely different from last season?

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few doesn't seem to be a fan of Oregon State and Washington State joining the WCC, discussing how it impacts the team's non-conference schedule. But, outside of Few's perspective, is adding the Cougars and Beavers to the conference a good move?

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few held a press conference ahead of his trip to Paris to be an assistant coach with Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. Few talked about the team's new players, comparing Ismaila Diagne to Ronny Turiaf, discussing Khalif Battle's elite ability to get to the rim, and the strong communication they had with Michael Ajayi in the pre-draft process and with Braeden Smith choosing to redshirt.

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson has worked out for seven different NBA teams, with one week remaining until the NBA draft begins. Will any of those seven teams - or any other team - pick Watson in the draft, or will he end up signing a summer league deal after the draft concludes?

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. The Zags now have a roster perfectly set up for them to compete for a national championship this season, while still having key pieces who will be around in the future.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. Diagne is a developmental big who will play behind Graham Ike, Ben Gregg, and Braden Huff this upcoming season but could be a huge piece for the Zags in the future.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have four offers out in the 2025 recruiting class: Isaiah Harwell, Jalen Haralson, Nik Khamenia, and Davis Fogle. Tobias Bass of The Athletic joins to break down the games of each of these four prospects, who are rising up the rankings. How many will the Zags land? Are they good fits for Few's system?

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to participate in the Player's Era NIL Tournament in Las Vegas over feast week in 2025, joining the 16-team field alongside Alabama, Houston, Creighton, Michigan, St. John's, Oregon, and many others. Unless the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis, and others adapt to this model of paying participating teams, they could be on their way out.

Gonzaga Bulldogs big man Graham Ike had a terrific first season in Spokane, averaging over 16 points per game and posting multiple 20 point performances - particularly down the stretch. Will Mark Few's team ride Ike to a national championship in 2025, and can he put together an All-American season?