Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball
742 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Locked On Zags podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Hosted by Andy Patton, a Zag alum and co-host of the Locked On College Basketball podcast, the Locked On Zags podcast provides your daily Gonzaga Bulldogs fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Zags. From the electric atmosphere at the McCarthey Athletic Center (AKA The Kennel) as well as the Patterson Baseball complex, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Zags podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Zags’ locker room and the West Coast Conference. The Locked On Zags podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Why Emmanuel Innocenti is PERFECT target for Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Pavle Stosic enters transfer portal
April 26, 2024 19:47 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have reportedly reached out to Tarleton State transfer Emmanuel Innocenti, a 6'5 wing from Italy who averaged 6.6 points, 6.4 boards, 2.9 assists, and 1.7 steals last year in the WAC. With three years of college basketball eligibility remaining, could Innocenti be a developmental guard for the Zags? Gonzaga lost their first scholarship player to the transfer portal in Pavle Stosic, the Serbian big man who played 46 total minutes after joining the team in la...
Nolan Hickman is Gonzaga's unheralded star! Does the Zags senior guard have an NBA future?
April 25, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBGonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman broke out as a junior this past college basketball season, averaging a career-high 14 points per game while shooting over 40% from three. He adjusted seamlessly to a shooting guard role, making room for Ryan Nembhard to step in and lead Mark Few's offense. Hickman's ability to play alongside Nembhard helped Gonzaga on both ends of the floor, and he scored in double figures 28 times in what was a hugely critical and largely underappreciated junior year fo...
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Cade Orness is NOT your average walk-on! | Colby Brooks draws D1 interest
April 24, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs offered a preferred walk-on spot on the roster to North Kitsap guard Cade Orness. Orness is a 6'5 guard and the all-time leading scorer at North Kitsap, and he helped take down Anacortes and 2025 Gonzaga target Davis Fogle in the 2A State Playoffs. Could Orness develop into a legit contributor for Few and the Zags? Gonzaga president Thayne McCulloh will retire at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, a tough blow for Gonzaga and a move that could have ramif...
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Why 2025 4-star guard Davis Fogle WILL join Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Can Mark Few lead Team USA to Gold?
April 23, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs made an offer to 2025 guard Davis Fogle, the top ranked player in the state of Washington. Fogle grew two inches since we last discussed him, standing at 6'7 before he heads to Compass Prep in Arizona to finish his high school career. Will he ultimately return to Spokane to play for the Zags? Speaking of Mark Few, he will be an assistant coach for Team USA in the Paris Olympic Games this summer, coaching a roster littered with basketball superstars includin...
Gonzaga Bulldogs offer 2026 5-star center Sam Funches, is he the next Chet Holmgren? | Zags mailbag!
April 22, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs made an offer to 2026 center Sam Funches, the top ranked big man in his class and a top 10 prospect overall according to 247Sports. The Missouri native is 6'10 with a huge wingspan and outside shooting touch, making him a highly coveted prospect already. Can Few and the Zags bring him to Spokane? Today is also Mailbag Monday and we discuss whether the Bulldogs will play a nine man rotation in 2024-25, compare this team to the two previous teams that went to...
When will Croatian guard Luka Krajnovic break out for the Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Zags season in review
April 19, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBGonzaga Bulldogs guard Luka Krajnovic appeared in 16 games as a freshman, missing about six weeks with a hand injury and ultimately never quite cracking Mark Few's rotation behind talented guards Ryan Nembhard and Nolan Hickman. Still, the Croatian guard showed flashes of why he could be a big piece for the Zags down the line. Will we see Krajnovic hold down a bigger role in 2024-25? Or will we have to wait until Nembhard and Hickman are gone? And if so, will Krajnovic be patient enough to ...
Brynna Maxwell discusses getting picked by Chicago Sky in WNBA draft and Gonzaga's dominant season!
April 18, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBGonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell joins the show to discuss getting selected 13th overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky, as well as her final season in Spokane, the dominance of Lisa Fortier's team, beating Utah to advance to the Sweet 16, and what it means to get drafted alongside teammate Kaylynne Truong who went eight picks later to the Washington Mystics. We close out the show discussing Aidan Mahaney entering the transfer portal out of Saint Mary's - a shocking developm...
Gonzaga target Nolan Traore dominates at Nike Hoops Summit | Maxwell, Truong selected in WNBA draft!
April 17, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs offered 2024 French guard prospect Nolan Traore, and he recently dominated at the Nike Hoops Summit in Portland. Traore is playing professionally in France, and the 17-year-old may not even come to play college basketball at all, but if he does he would be a perfect fit as a pick and roll guard in Gonzaga's system. A pair of Gonzaga women's players were selected in the 2024 WNBA draft in Brynna Maxwell and Kaylynne Truong who went to the Chicago Sky and Was...
Gonzaga back in the mix for McDonald's All-American Trent Perry! Why he's a PERFECT FIT for the Zags
April 16, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are once again involved in the recruitment of 2024 guard and McDonald's All-American Trent Perry, who decommitted from USC after coach Andy Enfield left for the job at SMU. The Zags will have plenty of competition for Perry, but if he's willing to spend a year learning from Ryan Nembhard he could have a huge breakout sophomore season in Spokane. We also discuss how the 10 Zags in the NBA did as the regular season comes to a close. Domantas Sabonis and Chet ...
Mark Pope goes from BYU to Kentucky, will series with Gonzaga continue? | Which Zags will make NBA?
April 15, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have four games remaining in a six-game scheduling series against the Kentucky Wildcats, who are now coached by former BYU head man Mark Pope. Will Pope and Few continue the series, which is set to resume in Seattle this season? Staying on the college basketball coaching carousel, Eastern Washington hired former Gonzaga, Minnesota, and Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson, bringing him back to the inland northwest where it all began 25 years ago. Finall...
Jun Seok Yeo showed flashes of potential for Gonzaga Bulldogs | What's his role for Zags in 2024-25?
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJun Seok Yeo's first season with the Gonzaga Bulldogs was quiet, as the South Korean forward didn't earn a spot in Mark Few's rotation and averaged less than seven minutes per game for the Zags in Spokane. However, his best and worst case scenarios for this season were always going to be determined behind the scenes, and how he comes out in 2024-25 will help determine if he spent this season growing and developing his game. Of course, Yeo will have to stick around this offseason - and that ...
Former Gonzaga target Wesley Yates III enters transfer portal out of UW | Scott Drew to Kentucky?
April 11, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs pursued 2023 top 50 prospect Wesley Yates III out of high school before he committed to Washington. Now, after sitting the entire year with a foot injury, Yates has entered the NCAA transfer portal and he might be the perfect developmental guard piece for Mark Few's team. We also discuss the latest updates on the Kentucky basketball head coach search, which includes Baylor's Scott Drew, UConn's Danny Hurley, and former Florida coach Billy Donovan who is now with the Chi...
Anton Watson's journey from Spokane kid to Gonzaga basketball superstar! | Will the NBA take notice?
April 10, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAnton Watson represented the Gonzaga Bulldogs as a near perfect Zag: A Spokane kid who stayed the course, battled adversity in the form of injuries, and who ultimately stepped up for Mark Few's team when they needed him most by having a career season in his final year of college basketball eligibility. We also discuss Watson's best and worst case scenarios coming into the season and how he performed, including his improved efficiency and output from the three point line, his All WCC First T...
Gonzaga Bulldogs transfer portal target: Georgetown guard Rowan Brumbaugh | Calipari OUT at Kentucky!
April 09, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly in contact with Georgetown guard Rowan Brumbaugh after he entered the NCAA transfer portal. Brumbaugh is a 6'4 combo guard who shot 37% from three last year and who had previously spent a year at Texas redshirting before joining the Hoyas. The Zags don't have a bunch of playing time to go around, but Brumbaugh could be a valuable bench piece before stepping into a starting role in 2025-26 once Ryan Nembhard and Nolan Hickman graduate. Coach J...
Why Bronny James and Hailey Van Lith SHOULD be transfer portal targets for the Gonzaga Bulldogs!
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBBronny James has entered the NCAA transfer portal, could LeBron's son be a target for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs? Similarly, LSU star point guard and Washington native Hailey Van Lith is also in the portal, could Lisa Fortier convince her to come home and play for the Zags? We also discuss UConn's dominance and what Gonzaga can learn from Dan Hurley and the Huskies, and whether a different region might have yielded different results for the Zags in the NCAA Tournament. Finally, we c...
Gonzaga: Top 5 team in 2024-25? | New coaches at WSU and Pepperdine | Yvonne Ejim wins major award!
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are set up to be a top five team in the preseason AP poll ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. They have a ton of roster continuity with everyone set to return outside of Anton Watson, they are adding a key transfer portal addition in Michael Ajayi and will get sharpshooter Steele Venters into the mix as well. Plus, voters tend to overvalue continuity when doing the first preseason poll. Washington State hired Eastern Washington head coach David ...
Is Adou Thiero the final piece for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Zags re-recruiting 2024 four-star Trent Perry
April 03, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs reportedly reached out to former Kentucky Wildcat Adou Thiero, a rising junior wing who entered the NCAA transfer portal. Thiero had 15 against the Zags earlier this year, and his extreme athleticism and defensive skills would be most welcome in Spokane - but is there enough playing time available for his liking? That is the question we will be asking about any potential portal targets this offseason. 2024 four-star guard prospect Trent Perry decommitted fr...
Bracket Breakdown: Final Four: UConn, Purdue, Alabama or N.C State?
April 02, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Final Four is set and the NCAA Tournament field is down to the UConn Huskies, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the NC State Wolfpack. Join the Locked On College Basketball experts as they preview the Final Four teams entering the weekend. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find you...
Gonzaga's top offseason storylines: Will anyone enter transfer portal? | Recruiting and realignment
April 02, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are transitioning into the college basketball offseason, what are the key storylines for this program after another Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament? Will this team lose any players to the NCAA transfer portal, and will they make any additions following the signing of Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi? We also discuss conference realignment, whether Brett Yormark will keep trying to add Gonzaga to the Big 12 or if the Big East could come calling while t...
Gonzaga's remarkable season ends in Sweet 16 against Purdue | 2024-25 could be SPECIAL in Spokane!
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs fell to No. 1 seed Purdue in the Sweet 16, ending their remarkable season and the career of Spokane legend Anton Watson. Despite the loss, this season was a wild success in the second half, and this team has an incredibly bright future with every major player outside Watson expected to return - as well as the return of Steele Venters from an injury and the addition of Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi. Finally, we close out the show discussing Lisa Fortier ...
Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard can lead Gonzaga to WIN over Purdue! | Former Zag new head coach at FAU
March 29, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will have their hands full against Matt Painter, Zach Edey, and the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday in Detroit as both programs look to advance to the Elite 8 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. But if Graham Ike can avoid foul trouble, Ryan Nembhard can run that short pick and roll which was lethal against Kentucky and Kansas, and the Zags can shoot better than 6-32 from three, this team could take down a top seed and advance to the Elite Eight for the second year i...
Purdue's greatness goes beyond Zach Edey | Could Ajayi lead to Venters or Stromer leaving Gonzaga?
March 28, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are much improved from when they last played the Purdue Boilermakers in the Maui Invitational in November, but Matt Painter's team is improved as well - and it all starts with the big man in the middle in Zach Edey. Edey has improved on his National Player of the Year campaign from 2022-23, although a big part of that has been the growth of guards Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer who each improved their three point shooting percentage dramatically this season...
Michael Ajayi COMMITS to Gonzaga in transfer portal! What the former Pepperdine guard means for Zags
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs already added a player via the NCAA transfer portal to next year's roster in former Pepperdine guard Michael Ajayi. Ajayi averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds last year for Lorenzo Romar's team, and the Washington native will likely slot right in to a role on the wing for the Zags. What does his addition mean for Steele Venters and Dusty Stromer, and how much more action will we see in the transfer portal this offseason? 2025 top 10 prospect Jalen Haralson li...
SWEET SIXTEEN PREVIEW: Does UConn, Houston, Purdue or UNC fall first?
March 26, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe NCAA Tournament has seen a lot of chalk to this point with the four one seeds in UConn Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina staying in tact. How did we get here and which number 1 seed is the most vulnerable in the Sweet Sixteen? Can San Diego State, Illinois, Iowa State, Alabama, Clemson, Arizona, Creighton, Tennessee, Gonzaga, NC State, Marquette or Duke crash the party and make it to the Final Four? An in depth look into the teams remaining from our hosts of Locked On College Basketbal...
The Gonzaga Bulldogs CAN win the National Championship! | Nolan Hickman's hot month | GCU to WCC?
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs didn't even look like an NCAA Tournament team for part of the college basketball season, but now they are not only in the Sweet 16 but they have a real chance to stun the world and win a national championship. We discuss reasons why they can win it all (Ryan Nembhard's recent play and Graham Ike's dominance) and what might trip them up (foul trouble and three point shooting). We also rank the other 15 remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament, discuss Nolan Hi...
Gonzaga SMOKES Kansas, advances to Sweet 16 for ninth straight year! | Can Zags win Purdue rematch?
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the ninth straight season, tying Duke for the all-time record and doing so by defeating Bill Self, Hunter Dickinson and the Kansas Jayhawks by 21 points. The Zags were down one to Kansas at halftime, but thanks to a dominant performance from Anton Watson, Ben Gregg, and Nolan Hickman, GU cruised to an easy victory to keep the streak alive. Gonzaga is quite clearly peaking at the right time this season, is it en...
Graham Ike vs. Hunter Dickinson key matchup for Gonzaga Bulldogs and Kansas Jayhawks | Predictions!
March 22, 2024 18:12 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks, who snuck by 13 seeded Samford thanks in part to a controversial foul call which put Nick Timberlake on the free throw line in the closing seconds. Kansas is without star wing Kevin McCullar, how will that impact the matchup against the Zags? Andy and Derek discuss the key matchups, including Hunter Dickinson vs. Graham Ike on the block, Ryan Nembhard and Dajuan Harris at point guard, and two seldom used bench...
Red hot Gonzaga CRUSHES McNeese St! | Zags played like a team that can win a national championship
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were a trendy 12-5 upset pick against McNeese State - but a hot shooting start allowed the Zags to coast to an easy 86-65 victory. The Zags were 8-11 from deep in the first half, Anton Watson finished one assist short of a triple double, and Graham Ike was perfect from the field in the rout. If Gonzaga can continue to play like this, is their ceiling a run to the Final 4? Or a national championship? And how critical was the play of reserves Dusty Stromer (1...
Why Gonzaga Bulldogs WILL beat McNeese St! | Zags transfer portal target: Stanford PG Kanaan Carlyle
March 21, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are getting discussed as a potential upset waiting to happen as a five seed taking on a mid-major darling in 12 seeded McNeese State - what do they need to do to avoid falling victim to a classic NCAA Tournament upset? It starts with feeding Graham Ike the ball on the block, and includes Ryan Nembhard continuing to take excellent care of the basketball and the Zags making the Cowboys play at their pace. We also discuss the other big games taking place on Th...
Kansas, not Gonzaga, is the midwest region team on UPSET WATCH | Why Zags match up well with McNeese
March 20, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are getting discussed as a potential upset waiting to happen as a five seed taking on a mid-major darling in 12 seeded McNeese State - but there is a lot working in favor of the Zags and not in favor of the Cowboys. That includes McNeese's poor free throw shooting, very poor strength of schedule, and inability to defend the three point line. We also discuss the potential second round matchup for the Zags with either Kansas, the four seed, or 13 seeded Samfo...
Why BYU is responsible for Gonzaga's 5 seed | Zags or Gaels, who will last longer? | Zag WBB HOSTING
March 19, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Selection Sunday committee granted Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs a five seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, and part of the reason was because of old WCC foe BYU, who got bumped to a six seed in order to accommodate their school policy to not play on Sunday's. Does that mean the Zags were overseeded? Not exactly, they are still higher in the NET and KenPom than multiple teams seeded five or higher. St. Mary's also earned a five seed and we discuss who will go further in the bid dance,...
Bracket Breakdown Special: Everything you need for the NCAA Tournament
March 18, 2024 18:55 - 1 hour - 76 MBWill UConn, Houston, Purdue and North Carolina hold true to their number one seed in the NCAA Tournament? Can Iowa State, Tennessee, Marquette or Arizona break into the Final Four? Cinderellas, upsets, betting favorites and those 5/12 matchups. Locked On College Basketball hosts, Andy Patton and Isaac Schade join Tenitra Batiste to help walk you through your bracket step by step to help you win your pool. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Manscaped Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with...
Gonzaga Bulldogs earn 5 SEED in NCAA Tournament, will play McNeese in SLC | Midwest region analysis!
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs earned a five seed in the midwest region of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, where they will play 12 seed McNeese State in Salt Lake City on Thursday. This is a fantastic sign of respect for the Zags, and they could get a second round matchup against a beat up Kansas Jayhawks team and beyond that a rematch with Zach Edey and No. 1 Purdue. St. Mary's also earned a five seed as the committee seemed to value the WCC, while BYU was only given a six seed. Elsewhere, fo...
Greg Sankey wants to ruin the NCAA Tournament | Gonzaga bracketology projections | Zoom Diallo open?
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSEC commissioner Greg Sankey is making it clear he wants the NCAA Tournament to do away with automatic bids and only feature Power-6 college basketball programs, a terrible idea that goes against what college athletics stands for. Not only would it dramatically impact the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the WCC, it would officially separate the big conferences from the rest of college athletics. Zoom Diallo remains committed for now to the Washington Huskies, but after Mike Hopkins was let go could th...
Where bracketologists project Gonzaga Bulldogs in 2024 NCAA Tournament | Zags best & worst matchups
March 14, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBCollege basketball Selection Sunday is just a few days away, and the bracketologists are projecting Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs anywhere from a six to an eight seed in the NCAA Tournament. We discuss which teams Zags fans should be rooting for and against in Power-6 conference tournament games on Thursday and how it could help the Zags end up on the six seed line. Finally, we discuss the best and worst potential first and second round matchups for the Bulldogs, including potentially ...
Gonzaga falls to SMC in WCC title game | What seed will Zags get in Big Dance? | Zag WBB fall to UP
March 13, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs fell to Randy Bennett and the Saint Mary's Gaels in the WCC Championship game on Tuesday, 69-60, in another hallmark matchup in what is the best west coast college basketball rivalry, bar none. Graham Ike got in foul trouble and Aidan Mahaney dominated for the Gaels, while the rivalry led to a lot of tension and altercations. What does this loss mean for the Zags ahead of Selection Sunday? They should still be a single digit seed in the NCAA Tournament, and...
Ben Gregg shoots Gonzaga into WCC championship game! | Zags vs Gaels part 3 | Zag WBB take on Pilots
March 12, 2024 15:08 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated San Francisco Dons in the WCC semifinals to advance to a matchup against Saint Mary's in the WCC championship - an incredibly common occurrence over the past two decades. The Zags did it thanks to a huge second half from Ben Gregg, as well as 18 combined assists and zero turnovers from Ryan Nembhard and Nolan Hickman. Mark Few vs. Randy Bennett Part III should be a doozy, especially after Mason Forbes and Alex Ducas had great games for the Gaels over the Bronco...
Will Gonzaga Bulldogs play in 26th straight WCC Championship? | Mark Few's transfer portal plan
March 11, 2024 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs and San Francisco Dons will square off in the semifinals of the WCC Tournament on Monday evening, following the other conference matchup between the Saint Mary's Gaels and Santa Clara Broncos. Will Mark Few and Randy Bennett once again match up in the WCC title game at the Orleans Arena? The Zags haven't missed the final game since 1997. We also discuss the transfer portal and what type of player the Zags could pursue this offseason, especially in light of Anton Watson'...
Gonzaga vs. St. Mary's Round 3 in WCC Championship? | Could USF or Santa Clara play spoiler? | Zags!
March 07, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe WCC Tournament begins Thursday when the Pepperdine Waves and Pacific Tigers square off, with multiple games until either the Gonzaga Bulldogs or Saint Mary's Gaels play thanks to the WCC's double-bye. Will Santa Clara and San Francisco be the matchups for Saint Mary's and Gonzaga, respectively, and will the WCC Championship once again come down to a battle between the Zags and Gaels? We close out the show discussing what a third matchup between Mark Few and Randy Bennett's clubs might l...
WCC coaches SNUBBED Gonzaga from awards! | Zags bulletin board material | Mogbo over Ike = egregious
March 06, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were snubbed, egregiously, by the WCC coaches in the end of the season awards. Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard deserved Newcomer of the Year over Jonathan Mogbo from San Francisco, while Ike had a case for Player of the year over Augustas Marciulionis from St. Mary's. Will these snubs add even more fuel to the fire for the Zags heading into the WCC Tournament? We also discuss why Braden Huff did not win Freshman of the Year, despite a stronger case than Ryan ...
More AP love for Gonzaga | Graham Ike SHOULD be WCC Player of the Year | Where will Zag WBB end up?
March 05, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs jumped to No. 19 in the AP Poll, helping to round out a West Coast run of programs that includes Washington State, BYU, San Diego State, Utah State, and St. Mary's. The WCC awards will be released on Tuesday, and we discuss why Graham Ike deserves Player of the Year and make other predictions, including Braden Huff for sixth man of the year and whether Ryan Nembhard or Anton Watson will get accolades or not. We close out the show discussing Lisa Fortier a...
Gonzaga DESTROYS St. Mary's in WCC finale | How high can Zags climb? | Few's best work? | Mailbag!
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs refused to let St. Mary's win the WCC with an undefeated record, taking down the Gaels in Moraga in dominant fashion. Graham Ike had 24 points and 10 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard had a 20 point, 10 assist night as the Zags further cemented their place in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and now may be looking at a favorable seed in March Madness. The Zags are now 3-5 in Quad 1 games and top 20 in both the NET and KenPom, and we compare their resume to teams like Aubu...
Gonzaga Bulldogs beat USF, SECURE bid in the NCAA Tournament! | Can Zags spoil Gaels perfect season?
March 01, 2024 18:10 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs did not lead until the final seconds of the first half, but managed to crush the San Francisco Dons by 18 for a critical Quad 1 victory at the Chase Center on Thursday evening. This win cemented the Zags in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, and it was all thanks to a 26 point, nine rebound effort from Graham Ike and a huge second half from Nolan Hickman. The Zags are 2-5 in Quad 1 games and top 20 in both the NET and KenPom, and even if they lose against St. Mary's...
How playing at the Chase Center could give Gonzaga Bulldogs advantage over USF | Ike vs Mogbo Part 2
February 29, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the Dons of San Francisco at the Chase Center on Thursday in a battle that will determine second place in the WCC. The battle on the block between Graham Ike and Jonathan Mogbo is the key matchup in this one, but the Zags also need bigger performances from the bench, namely Dusty Stromer and Braden Huff, as well as a much better performance from the free throw line. We close out the show discussing this game being played at the Chase Center, the h...
2025 5-star Isiah Harwell feels 'right at home' with Gonzaga Bulldogs | Why Hickman is Zags x-factor
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIsiah Harwell visited Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at The Kennel on Saturday in the Zags win over Santa Clara, and he said being in Spokane felt like home. The 2025 No. 7 ranked player would be an incredible fit with the Zags thanks to his size and play-making ability, and it sounds like the recruitment is going very well. We also discuss Nolan Hickman's incredible performance this season, and his blistering hot shooting this past month and how important it is to see him thriving, as o...
Gonzaga Bulldogs BACK in AP Top 25! | Zags NCAA Tournament seed projections | Top 4 seed for WBB?
February 27, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are back in the College Basketball AP Top 25, coming in at No. 23 after a big win over Santa Clara on Saturday. Will the Zags rattle off another eight year long streak of being ranked? We also discuss Gonzaga's NET ranking and which wins could move from Quad 3 to Quad 2, and then break down how we expect the Zags will be seeded on Selection Sunday depending on how they do in the final regular season games and the WCC Tournament. Finally, we close out the ...
Are the Gonzaga Bulldogs peaking? | Anton Watson memories | Zags at-large hopes? | Zag WBB recruits!
February 26, 2024 17:05 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBDusty Stromer was outstanding to lead Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs to a win over Santa Clara on Saturday, setting up a huge showdown this week at Saint Mary's. Anton Watson's senior night resulted in another big victory, while Graham Ike had 26 points and Nolan Hickman played well again. We discuss Gonzaga's win and more on today's mailbag edition of the podcast, with topics including: Does a 2-0 week guarantee the Zags a spot in the NCAA Tournament? Why is USF playing Gonzaga at the...
Gregg, Stromer spark Gonzaga to win over Pilots | Yvonne Ejim is running it back with Lady Zags!
February 23, 2024 17:18 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the Portland Pilots at the Chiles Center Thursday behind a 20 point, 14 rebound game from Graham Ike, a big shooting night from Nolan Hickman, a huge first half from Ben Gregg, and a great game off the bench from freshman Dusty Stromer. Gonzaga turns their attention to Santa Clara on Saturday, who saw Adama Bal return on Thursday but shoot 0-8 from the field, and were without Carlos Marshall Jr which could be a huge factor for the Zags at The Kenne...
Can Dusty Stromer get on track for Gonzaga Bulldogs against UP? | Lisa Fortier: Coach of the Year?
February 22, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the Portland Pilots at the Chiles Center Thursday, and it sounds like Shantay Legans' squad will once again be without star freshman guard Tyler Harris. Can the Zags dominate like they did at home a few weeks ago? Will Dusty Stromer build some confidence with a big game, and will Ben Gregg put on a show in his home city? Lisa Fortier was named one of 15 finalists for the Naismith Coach of the Year Award, what would it take for her to win it? And mor...