Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball
742 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days 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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Breaking Down the Gonzaga Bulldogs' non-conference schedule for 2022-2023
June 10, 2022 15:31 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs put together a roster built to compete for a national championship, and now they are working on building a schedule that will challenge them enough early in the season to prepare them for the rigors of the NCAA Tournament. Baylor, Alabama, Texas, Washington, and the PK85 make up the tough part of the Zags non-conference slate, and in today's episode we break down each of those games as we look ahead to the upcoming season. The rest of the episode is a disc...
Evaluating what Drew Timme's return means for the 2022-2023 Gonzaga Bulldogs
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBNow that the dust has settled, Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are looking at one of the deepest, most talent-rich teams that has ever laced them up in Spokane, Washington. How this coaching staff divides minutes will be a key talking point all offseason, and came up quite a bit in today's episode when grading listener-submitted hot takes. Drew Timme's return sparked a lot of discussion about whether having him back helps or hurts Gonzaga's chances of winning a title next year, and many o...
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears: College Basketball's next great rivalry?
June 08, 2022 13:55 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears are set to square off in a non-conference battle in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this December. Mark Few and Scott Drew are two of the best coaches in college basketball, churning out high quality talent year in and year out while remaining among the best two teams in the country. Here to break down these two teams and this budding rivalry is Drake Toll of Locked on Baylor, in a crossover episode where Drake asks Andy questions about Gonzaga and Andy retur...
Predicting a starting lineup for the 2022-2023 Gonzaga Bulldogs
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have a ton of premier talent at every single position on the roster as they prepare for another Final 4 run and a potential national championship - the first in Spokane. In today's episode, Andy is joined by Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets, where the pair discuss the return of Julian Strawther, Rasir Bolton, and Drew Timme, as well as incoming transfer Malachi Smith. They also break down potential starting lineups and rotations the Zags could employ nex...
Analyzing the Gonzaga Bulldogs' potential lineups, rotation, and the team's biggest weakness
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs had a banner week last week, securing the return of Rasir Bolton, Julian Strawther, and Drew Timme while also adding transfer guard Malachi Smith. Mark Few is going to have extremely tough decisions to make with his rotation next season, and it could get even more challenging if 2022 international recruit Baba Miller picks Gonzaga over Florida State on Monday. Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's roster concerns is just one of many topics covered, including...
Adding Chattanooga transfer Malachi Smith makes the Gonzaga Bulldogs the No. 1 team in the country
June 03, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs not only returned Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Rasir Bolton in the past 48 hours, but they also secured a commitment from Chattanooga transfer Malachi Smith. Mark Few now has the deepest nine-man rotation in the country, and will have a ton of tough decisions to make to figure out how to get this team back into the national championship game. Today's episode breaks down Smith's game and his fit on this roster, and what it could mean for the development of young gua...
Drew Timme and Julian Strawther make the Gonzaga Bulldogs title contenders
June 02, 2022 15:08 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBOne day after Rasir Bolton made the surprise decision to return to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, he was joined by superstars Drew Timme and Julian Strawther. With Mark Few now returning three of his five starters, are the kinds in Spokane once again NCAA Championship contenders? We discuss Timme's legacy and Julian's decision to come back in the first segment, and then we hear from Julian in segment two - where he discusses how hard this decision was for him, what he learned at the NBA draft combin...
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton returns to Spokane for one more year
June 01, 2022 15:03 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBGonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton made it official that he is returning to Spokane to join Mark Few's team for one more season in 2022-2023. While we await the decisions from Drew Timme and Julian Strawther, we look at Bolton's impact last year and what we can expect from him again next season, as a seasoned guard who shot over 45% from three last year. We also hear from Bolton in a five-minute interview conducted by KREM's Brenna Greene, where he touches on why he wanted to return and why...
Decision day looms for Gonzaga Bulldogs stars Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Rasir Bolton
May 31, 2022 15:02 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBJune 1 is the deadline for Gonzaga Bulldogs stars Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Rasir Bolton to decide if they are staying in the 2022 NBA Draft or returning to Spokane. How will Mark Few respond to those decisions, and what could/should Gonzaga's roster look like next year? Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's roster concerns is just one of many topics covered, including: Will Chet Holmgren go No. 1 to Orlando? What should the top three be in the NBA Draft? Is Malachi S...
Talkin' Gonzaga Bulldogs hoops, transfer portal, NIL, and Taco Bell with former Zag Sam Dower
May 27, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs have a rich history of developing big men, and one of Mark Few and his staff's greatest success stories is Minnesota native Sam Dower, who spent three years in a reserve role before breaking out as a senior in 2013-2014. Sam joins the show to discuss his development at Gonzaga, how a kid from Minnesota ended up in Spokane (before it was cool) and he talks about his best friend, Kelly Olynyk, and the rise he took from non-prospect to 10-year NBA veteran. Andy and Sam als...
Gabriel Hughes, Gonzaga Bulldogs set to face LMU Lions in WCC Tournament
May 26, 2022 15:10 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on the LMU Lions in the second round of the WCC Tournament after LMU defeated BYU late Wednesday night. Gabriel Hughes takes the hill for the Zags, who have a great shot at hosting a regional after Oregon lost to Arizona to begin the Pac-12 Tournament. Today's episode previews the WCC Tournament, before diving into the program record nine Zags who were honored with WCC awards - including head coach Mark Machtolf, freshman Cade McGee, and shortstop Connor Cobal...
Which Gonzaga Bulldogs could represent their countries in the 2024 Olympic Games
May 25, 2022 14:36 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBTwo Gonzaga Bulldog legends, Kelly Olynyk and Kevin Pangos, are set to represent Canada as they prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. While having two former Zags representing Canada in the Olympics is an incredible accomplishment for Mark Few's program, one has to wonder if we will also see Brandon Clarke, Kyle Wiltjer, or Andrew Nembhard repping team Canada in the coming years. Today's episode breaks down the Canadian Zags, and also takes a look at a few other Gonzaga alumn...
2022 NBA draft: Why Gonzaga's Andrew Nembhard is a potential first round pick
May 24, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBThe 2022 NBA draft combine took place last week, and Friday's biggest star was former Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard Andrew Nembhard, who had 26 points and 11 assists in the scrimmage. Nembhard has now gone from a likely undrafted player to a potential first round or early second round selection - a testament to the growth he had last year under coach Mark Few. We break down Nembhard's game and likelihood of getting drafted in the first round in segment one, and in the second segment, we look...
The NBA draft combine and its potential impact on the Gonzaga Bulldogs 2022-2023 roster
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe 2022 NBA draft combine took place last week, with four Gonzaga Bulldogs - Chet Holmgren, Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Andrew Nembhard - in participation. How did each Zag perform, and what does it all mean for their chances of returning to Mark Few's team in Spokane next season or pursuing the NBA draft? Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's roster concerns is just one of many topics covered, including: Which non-Holmgren Zag will have the best NBA or International car...
What the NBA draft combine means for Drew Timme and Julian Strawther's future at Gonzaga
May 20, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBFour Gonzaga Bulldogs, Andrew Nembhard, Julian Strawther, Drew Timme, and Chet Holmgren, participated in at least part of the 2022 NBA draft combine this past week. Holmgren and Nembhard aren't coming back to Mark Few's squad next year, but Timme and Strawther's performance this week gives us some clues as to whether the pair will be back in Spokane next season or not. Today's episode discusses what some of the results mean for our Zags. Strawther shot the heck out of the ball, but will his...
Previewing the WCC Tournament for the Gonzaga Bulldogs Baseball program
May 19, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs team have been one of the best stories in college baseball this season, heading into a weekend series against San Diego in first place in the WCC and on track to host a regional for the first time in school history. Joining Locked on Zags today is Shotgun Spratling, who writes at D1Baseball.com and covers west coast college baseball. Shotgun and Andy talk about Gonzaga's emergence as a baseball powerhouse, the pitching of Gabriel Hughes, Tristan Vrieling, and William Ke...
Will Gonzaga basketball stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Suggs reunite in Orlando?
May 18, 2022 14:51 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe 2022 NBA draft lottery took place on Tuesday, and the Orlando Magic are the big winners. Will former Gonzaga Bulldogs stars Chet Holmgren and Suggs be reunited in Disney World? We take a look at the top five teams in the draft - Orlando followed by Oklahoma City, Houston, Sacramento, and Detroit - and how Holmgren would fit with each team. Then, in the second segment, we look at the new team for Josh Perkins in Puerto Rico, the recent Spanish League championship won by Kyle Wiltjer, and...
Courtney Vandersloot and the WNBA assist record, and previewing Gonzaga vs. Oregon
May 17, 2022 15:22 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBFormer Gonzaga basketball star Courtney Vandersloot is chasing the WNBA's all-time assist record after winning a championship last season with the Chicago Sky. How close will she get to league history this season, and will she ever catch Sue Bird? Today's episode discusses Sloot's legacy in the WNBA and at Gonzaga, while also diving into the three Zags - Marco Gonzales, Wyatt Mills, and Eli Morgan - who are playing in MLB this season, and a short note about Reds right-hander Brandon Bailey ...
Mailbag Monday: Analyzing a Hunter Sallis and Nolan Hickman starting backcourt for Gonzaga
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs already added Efton Reid for next year's roster, but Mark Few and his staff could be looking to make even more additions, particularly to this team's young, inexperienced backcourt. Would Tyrese Hunter or Kevin McCullar push one or both of Nolan Hickman or Hunter Sallis to the bench? What about a return from Rasir Bolton? Should Zag fans be satisfied if Sallis and Hickman are both starters next season? Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing GU's backcourt is just one o...
Gonzaga's not the only WCC team adding talented players via NCAA transfer portal
May 13, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBFour Gonzaga Bulldogs, Andrew Nembhard, Julian Strawther, Drew Timme, and Chet Holmgren, were invited to participate in the NBA Draft combine next week. Noticeably absent is Rasir Bolton - could the transfer guard return to Spokane for one more year under Mark Few? Today's episode discusses what the draft combine means for our Zags, and we also take a full look around the WCC and the transfer additions, including two huge newcomers for Steve Lavin and the San Diego Toreros - Jaiden Delaire ...
Discussing NIL opportunities for Gonzaga student-athletes with Friends of Spike's executive team
May 12, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBNIL has dominated the conversation around college athletics over the past year, including at Gonzaga University. Student-athletes are now getting paid for their name, image, and likeness, and a new initiative called Friends of Spike now exists to help these student-athletes earn compensation, now that the NCAA has (finally) allowed them to do so. Joining Locked on Zags today is the executive leadership team at Friends of Spike, former Gonzaga hoopers Matt Santangelo and Shaniqua Nilles. Mat...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: The Five Walk-Ons
May 11, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBMark Few's Gonzaga Bulldogs were an extremely deep and talented bunch during the 2021-22 season. Chet Holmgren, Drew Timme, Andrew Nembhard, Julian Strawther, and Ras Bolton gave the Zags one of the best years in school history, but they weren't the only reason this team went to the Sweet 16 for the eighth year in a row. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is wrapping up, and the twelfth and final episode in the series is all about Gonzaga's five walk-ons - Will Graves, Matt...
Gonzaga's transfer portal targets, and why this bracket buster proposal could save college hoops
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs aren't done updating their roster for the 22-23 season, even after adding LSU big man Efton Reid. Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter and Texas Tech's Kevin McCullar are both priority targets for Mark Few and his staff, and the team could do even more depending on the future of Rasir Bolton, Drew Timme, and Julian Strawther. Joining Locked on Zags today is Connor Hope, Connor is a Zag grad and CBB analyst for HeatCheckCBB. Connor and I discuss Reid's fit with the Zags, whether h...
Mailbag Monday: Tyrese Hunter or Kevin McCullar, who is a better fit for Gonzaga Bulldogs?
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs aren't done retooling the roster, even after adding Dusty Stromer to the class of 2023 and Efton Reid via the transfer portal. Mark Few brought Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter onto campus this weekend, and the team is connected to Texas Tech transfer Kevin McCullar as well. Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing the potential additions of McCullar or Hunter is just part of what is covered in this episode, including: The likelihood of Drew Timme returning to Gonzaga Wh...
Tyrese Hunter set to visit Gonzaga Bulldogs over the weekend
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs already landed Efton Reid via the NCAA transfer portal, but now Mark Few has his sights set on Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter, who is reportedly deciding between Kansas and the Zags. Today's episode discusses Hunter and his potential fit at GU, while also discussing the proposed schedule initiative that would have non-conference games in mid-February between evenly matched teams as a way to help seed the NCAA Tournament. It is, as Matt Norlander put it, Bracket Busters on s...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Forward Ben Gregg
May 05, 2022 15:12 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBGonzaga Bulldogs stars Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme are both potentially departing Spokane to participate in the 2022 NBA Draft, leaving Mark Few and his staff looking for a new front court head of the 22-23 season. Even with Efton Reid now in the picture, the Zags could really use a breakout year from sophomore Ben Gregg to help them reach their full potential. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the eleventh episode in the series is all about Gregg. We tak...
Diving Deep into Efton Reid with Locked on LSU host Caroline Fenton
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a big fish in LSU big man Efton Reid via the transfer portal. Can Mark Few and the player development staff turn Reid into an NBA prospect, like they've done in the past with Domantas Sabonis, Kelly Olynyk, Brandon Clarke, and Rui Hachimura? Joining Locked on Zags today is Locked on LSU host Caroline Fenton. Caroline and I discuss Reid's overall game and whether he met expectations at LSU in the first segment. Second segment is a look at his skills defensively an...
Talking Efton Reid, Dusty Stromer, and Gonzaga's top remaining transfer targets with Tobias Bass
May 03, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs had a great day on Sunday, picking up a commitment from LSU transfer big man Efton Reid as well as 2023 top-50 guard Dusty Stromer. The Zags are also in the top-two for Texas Tech transfer Kevin McCullar, a sudden burst of movement for a team that has been largely quiet so far this offseason. Joining Locked on Zags today is Tobias Bass, Tobias is a recruiting analyst for Zagsblog and NBC Sports EDGE, and he broke the news of Reid's commitment to Gonzaga. To...
Mailbag Monday: Are Efton Reid and Dusty Stromer just the beginning for the Gonzaga Bulldogs?
May 02, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs had a great day on Sunday, picking up a commitment from LSU transfer big man Efton Reid as well as 2023 top-50 guard Dusty Stromer. The Zags are also in the top-two for Texas Tech transfer Kevin McCullar, a sudden burst of movement for a team that has been largely quiet so far this offseason. Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing the addition of Reid and Stromer is just part of what is covered in this episode, including: Can Reid play alongside Drew Timm...
Can Gonzaga Bulldogs compete in college basketball's new NIL landscape?
April 29, 2022 15:02 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBMiami Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong threatened to enter the NCAA transfer portal if his NIL contract was not raised, a fascinating but potentially dangerous precedent that will severely impact college basketball. Will Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs be able to keep up with the rising cost of talent acquisition in this sport? Today's episode discusses that challenge, while also talking about Daws Aimaq and Khalil Shabazz who are both in the transfer portal, and a look at the GU baseball pro...
Rasir Bolton joins every Gonzaga Bulldogs starter in declaring for 2022 NBA draft
April 28, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBRasir Bolton declared for the 2022 NBA draft, officially meaning every single starter from the Gonzaga Bulldogs is in the draft pool. Mark Few and his staff have plenty of holes to fill on next year's roster, but with three of said starters (Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Bolton) potentially returning, he is having a hard time nabbing commitments from recruits or transfers. Today's episode discusses that challenge, while also highlighting three recruits and one transfer (Iowa State's Tyr...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Forward Anton Watson
April 27, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBGonzaga Bulldogs stars Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme are both potentially departing Spokane to participate in the 2022 NBA Draft, leaving Mark Few and his staff looking for a new front court head of the 22-23 season. One piece that seems like a lock to have a bigger role next season is Spokane native Anton Watson, who will be entering his fourth year in a Gonzaga uniform. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the tenth episode in the series is all about Watson....
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Center Chet Holmgren
April 26, 2022 15:32 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBGonzaga Bulldogs center Chet Holmgren declared for the 2022 NBA draft last week, officially ending his one spectacular college basketball season in Spokane. Holmgren is expected to be a high lottery pick when the draft rolls around in June, and Mark Few and the Zags are going to have a very hard time replacing him on next year's roster. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the ninth episode in the series is all about Holmgren, hoping to answer some of those k...
Mailbag Monday: Drew Timme's future, Kaden Perry's health, and NIL's impact on the Gonzaga Bulldogs
April 25, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have yet to add a player from the NCAA transfer portal this offseason, while having only one recruit committed for 2022. Of course, the team is also returning potential stars like Hunter Sallis, Nolan Hickman, Julian Strawther, and Anton Watson, so is the lack of incoming talent really an issue? Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing the options available via the transfer portal is one of just many topics discussed in the episode, including: Is NIL hurtin...
Chet Holmgren, Andrew Nembhard say goodbye to Gonzaga
April 22, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBChet Holmgren and Andrew Nembhard, two of the Gonzaga Bulldogs' star players, officially declared for the 2022 NBA draft. Neither player will be returning to the Zags, leaving Mark Few's squad short at two key positions heading into 2022-2023. We dig into that in the first segment, before discussing the Gonzaga baseball team's split with Oregon State last week and highest ranking in program history in the second segment, and share a nice story from a longtime listener to end the week. https...
With Jay Wright's retirement, is Gonzaga's Mark Few the best active NCAA head coach?
April 21, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBVillanova head coach and Hall of Famer Jay Wright retired unexpectedly on Tuesday, leaving Gonzaga Bulldogs' coach Mark Few as one of - if not the most - accomplished active college basketball head coach in the NCAA. How does he compare to still-active legends like Jim Boeheim, Bill Self, and Tom Izzo? We dig into that in the first segment, before discussing Kaden Perry's back surgery, some transfer portal rumors (could Jermaine Couisnard or Kendric Davis join the Zags?) as well as meeting...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Guard Nolan Hickman
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are very likely losing two starting guards, Andrew Nembhard and Rasir Bolton, from last year's team that made the Sweet 16. Mark Few and the staff are adept at finding key contributors via the NCAA transfer portal, but the Zags don't need to look any further than their own bench to find starters for next year in Nolan Hickman and Hunter Sallis. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the eighth episode in the series is all about Hickman. We ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Forward Julian Strawther
April 19, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBGonzaga Bulldogs forward Julian Strawther officially declared for the 2022 NBA draft on Monday, while maintaining his NCAA eligibility. Is the star shooter on his way out the door, or could he return to Mark Few's squad to take on a bigger role in the offense during the 2022-2023 season? Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the seventh episode in the series is all about Strawther, hoping to answer some of those key questions. We take a look at his excellent s...
Mailbag Monday: Is Gonzaga's lack of 2022 and 2023 recruits something to be concerned about?
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have yet to add a player from the NCAA transfer portal this offseason, while having only one recruit committed in each of the 2022 and 2022 classes. Of course, the team is also returning potential stars like Hunter Sallis, Nolan Hickman, Julian Strawther, and Anton Watson, so is the lack of incoming talent really an issue? Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing the options on the portal is one of just many topics discussed in the episode, including: Could...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Guard Martynas Arlauskas
April 15, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs may only play an eight man rotation, but Mark Few's squad has a ton of talented players waiting in the wings. With the NCAA transfer portal allowing athletes to explore their options, it is always nice to see reserve players stick around and become stewards of the program - which is what makes a guy like Lithuanian guard Martynas Arlauskas so special. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the sixth episode in the series is all about Arlaus...
Transfer targets for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and a heartwarming story about Mark Few's generosity
April 14, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are working the phones, getting connected to high-level transfer portal players like Johni Broome, Kenneth Lofton, Jahmir Young, and Jermaine Couisnard. Drew Timme's expected departure leaves a big hole in the front court, and Gonzaga will need to bring in some talent if they want to stay in contention for a national championship. For more on the latest updates to the transfer portal and a look at the upcoming weekend of games for the Gonzaga baseball team,...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Center Drew Timme
April 13, 2022 15:47 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDrew Timme announced last Thursday he is declaring for the NBA Draft, while hiring an NCAA approved agent which would allow him to return to Gonzaga if he wanted. Timme's decision will have huge ramifications for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and they are already hitting the transfer portal looking to replace the two-time All-American star. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the fifth episode in the series is all about Drew Timme. We take a look at his...
2021-22 Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NBA regular season breakdown
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe 21-22 NBA regular season is in the books, and 10 different Gonzaga Bulldogs saw game action, including rookies Jalen Suggs and Corey Kispert, as well as All-Star Domantas Sabonis. How many more players will Mark Few's team put into the league next year - we know Chet Holmgren is one, but will Drew Timme be another? Today's episode recaps the performances of all ten Zags who played in the NBA this year, looking at the three Washington Wizards, the two Memphis Grizzlies, and savvy veteran...
Mailbag Monday: Who replaces Drew Timme for Gonzaga in 22-23?
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBDrew Timme officially declared for the 2022 NBA draft last week, and while he retained his eligibility it sure looks like his time in a Gonzaga Bulldogs uniform is over. How will Mark Few and his staff replace Timme, and Chet Holmgren, on next year's roster? The transfer portal has plenty of potential solutions, and we discuss them in the latest episode while also handling other questions for Mailbag Monday, including: Will Mark Few expand the rotation next season? How many Zags will play ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Center Kaden Perry
April 08, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDrew Timme announced Thursday he is declaring for the NBA Draft, although he did not specify if he is hiring an agent. Assuming Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are losing one of the best players in program history, the young big men on this roster will need to step up in a big way in 2022-2023. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the fourth episode specifically focuses on one of those young bigs, forward Kaden Perry. We take a look at his season as a whole...
Top transfer targets for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and the baseball team's latest accomplishment
April 07, 2022 15:14 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are working the phones, getting connected to high-level transfer portal players like Mark Sears, Fardaws Aimaq, and Johni Broome. The Zags also made an offer to 2022 five-star forward Leonard Miller as they look to build on last year's momentum and make another push for a national title in 2023. For more on the latest updates to the transfer portal, a conversation about Leonard Miller's recruitment, the hiring of Steve Lavin at the University of San Diego, ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Shooting Guard Hunter Sallis
April 06, 2022 15:58 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe 21-22 season is over for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and Mark Few's team faces a lot of important questions heading into the offseason. Chet Holmgren is gone, Drew Timme, Andrew Nembhard, and Julian Strawther have tough choices to make, and the NCAA transfer portal is likely going to be popping. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the third episode discusses five-star guard Hunter Sallis. We take a look at his season as a whole, review his best and worst case ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Shooting Guard Rasir Bolton
April 05, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBThe 21-22 season is over for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and Mark Few's team faces a lot of important questions heading into the offseason. Chet Holmgren is gone, Drew Timme, Andrew Nembhard, and Julian Strawther have tough choices to make, and the transfer portal is likely going to be popping. Here at Locked on Zags, our season-in-review series is underway, and the second episode discusses transfer guard Rasir Bolton. We take a look at his season as a whole, review his best and worst case scenar...
Mailbag Monday: Top transfer portal targets for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe NCAA transfer portal is in full swing, and Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have plenty of options to choose from when looking to add role players to this roster in 2022-2023. Top tier transfer portal targets, as well as potential coaching changes, are two of many topics discussed in today's mailbag episode. Potential small-ball lineups for next year Ranking the Zags in the NBA 3v3 dream lineups Gonzaga's baseball team Anton Watson's development Kaden Perry's lost season And more...
A look at who Gonzaga is targeting in the transfer portal, and what it means for next year's roster
March 31, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are already working the phones, hoping to find the next great Zag via the NCAA transfer portal. The team has already reached out to three guards, potentially signaling the need to replace Andrew Nembhard and Rasir Bolton. For more on the latest updates to the transfer portal, as well as conversation about Will Graves' departure and a look at the upcoming weekend of games for the Gonzaga baseball team, check out the Locked on Zags podcast: https://linktr.ee/...