Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Daily news and analysis of Gonzaga Athletics, including interviews with those from around the program. Hosted by Andy Patton, an alumni and the former host of Score Zags Score who has been podcasting about Gonzaga for nearly three years. Locked On Zags: Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.
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What would a Pac-12 and ACC merger look like, and could it involve the Gonzaga Bulldogs?
July 19, 2022 15:38 - 34 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs had four players participate in the NBA summer league: Chet Holmgren (Thunder) Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) Joel Ayayi (Hawks) and Filip Petrusev (76ers). While Holmgren and Nembhard are secure in their roster spots, Ayayi and Petrusev were fighting to begin the season on a roster and not in the G-League or overseas. Today's episode is a look at how each of the four Zags fared now that summer league action is over. We've seen some highlight reel plays from Holmgren, but what ...
Starting lineups and minutes predictions for the 2022-23 Gonzaga Bulldogs
July 18, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutesMark Few is going to have a lot of hard choices with the Gonzaga Bulldogs roster during the 2022-2023 season. With Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Rasir Bolton all returning to join returners Anton Watson, Nolan Hickman, and Hunter Sallis - and newcomers Efton Reid and Malachi Smith - there may not be enough minutes to go around in Spokane. Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's lineup and making minutes predictions is just one of many topics covered, including: Is conference re...
Brenna Greene says goodbye to Spokane and talks Gonzaga Bulldogs and conference realignment
July 15, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs saw three key players - Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Rasir Bolton - all return to Spokane for next season, while Mark Few went out and added two big additions in Malachi Smith and Efton Reid. Here to talk about her experience chatting with these five players after they made the decision to come (back) to Gonzaga is Brenna Greene, the former sports director at KREM and now a sports anchor at KOIN in Portland. Brenna talks about her transition to Portland, her final st...
Breaking down how an NBA roster of Gonzaga Bulldogs would do over an 82 game season
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutesThe majority of the Gonzaga Bulldogs playing in the NBA met for dinner in Las Vegas during the NBA summer league last week, prompting Chet Holmgren to comment that he wished this was the squad he was rolling into his rookie season playing with. That got us thinking - would a team of (mostly) NBA Zags be successful in the league if they were to suit up together for a full 82 game season? Today's episode is a look at what a starting lineup would look like out of this group, how the minutes woul...
A look at the four Gonzaga Bulldogs participating in the 2022 NBA Summer League
July 12, 2022 14:49 - 35 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs have four players participating in the NBA summer league: Chet Holmgren (Thunder) Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) Joel Ayayi (Hawks) and Filip Petrusev (76ers). While Holmgren and Nembhard are secure in their roster spots, Ayayi and Petrusev are fighting to begin the season on a roster and not in the G-League or overseas. Today's episode is a look at how each of the four Zags have fared through the first week or so of summer league action. We've seen some highlight reel plays fr...
Will the Pac-12 survive conference realignment, and what that could mean for the Gonzaga Bulldogs
July 11, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are going to face some tough decisions now that the Pac-12 is falling apart as a casualty of college football's conference realignment party. While it's unclear if the Pac-12, Mountain West, or Big East will be realistic destinations for Mark Few's squad, it does present a handful of new questions for the Spokane school. Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's realignment concerns is just one of many topics covered, including: Will the Pac-12 and Mountain West ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs to the Big East: The pros and the cons
July 08, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs have threatened conference realignment before, and with the seismic shift taking place these days in the wake of UCLA and USC joining the Big Ten it seems even more likely they will be out of the WCC in the next few years, The Pac-12 will never look the same again, especially if Oregon and Washington follow suit, which leaves a lot of questions for Zags fans: will Mark Few's squad finally join the Pac-12, or is it even worth it? Could this move push Gonzaga to try to join...
Analyzing Chet Holmgren's summer league performance and the other Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NBA
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs continue to produce NBA talent, with Chet Holmgren and Andrew Nembhard the latest duo to join the professional ranks out of Spokane. Holmgren and Nembhard will hope to follow in the footsteps of Domas Sabonis and Brandon Clarke, while fellow youngsters Jalen Suggs and Corey Kispert will hope to find similar success as well. NBA scout and analyst Mark Schindler joins the show to talk all about Gonzaga's NBA stars, with analysis on Holmgren's performance in the summer leagu...
Gonzaga Bulldogs recruiting updates with Sports Illustrated's Jason Jordan
July 06, 2022 15:04 - 32 minutesMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs coaching staff are out scouring the world for the next great Zag superstars, especially with the July period opening up for recruiting. Gonzaga's 2022 class is just one player, Braden Huff, while 2023 so far only includes Dusty Stromer - although that will almost certainly change. Sports Illustrated's Jason Jordan joins the show to talk all about Gonzaga's two committed recruits, as well as updates on a trio the Zags are interested in - Mookie Cook, Kaden Coo...
Gonzaga Bulldogs women's coach Lisa Fortier talks Title IX, NIL, and previews the 2022-2023 roster
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball program has been a force in the WCC and NCAA Tournament for the last decade plus, thanks in large part to the excellent work of head coach Lisa Fortier. But after graduating ten players in the past two seasons, will the Zags manage to hang on and post another successful campaign in 2022-23? Fortier joins the Locked on Zags podcast today, and we discuss the team's two newcomers - Brynna Maxwell and Destiny Burton - as well as the growth of sophomore forw...
Who will be the Gonzaga Bulldogs' rival if they jump ship to the Big East?
July 04, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are going to face some tough decisions now that the Pac-12 is falling apart as a casualty of college football's conference realignment party. While it's unclear if the Pac-12, Mountain West, or Big East will be realistic destinations for Mark Few's squad, it does present a handful of new questions for the Spokane school. Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's realignment concerns is just one of many topics covered, including: Who will be Gonzaga's rival in the...
USC and UCLA to join Big Ten: What it means for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the Pac-12, and the Big East
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesUSC and UCLA are reportedly heading to the Big Ten, a seismic shift in college sports that will have far reaching implications, including for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Pac-12 will never look the same again, especially if Oregon and Washington follow suit, which leaves a lot of questions for Zags fans: will Mark Few's squad finally join the Pac-12, or is it even worth it? Could this move push Gonzaga to try to join the Big East - especially if the rumor that Kansas is headed there is true? Wha...
Major awards for trio of Gonzaga Bulldogs: Chet Holmgren, Courtney Vandersloot, and Jerry Krause
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutesGonzaga Bulldogs superstar Chet Holmgren was nominated for an ESPY Award on Wednesday, where he will compete with Alabama's Bryce Young and others to be crowned the best male college athlete of the year. Today we discuss his candidacy for the award, as well as Gonzaga's ascent into the national sports lexicon. We also discuss Jerry Krause's induction into the college basketball Hall of Fame, Courtney Vandersloot's WNBA All-Star nod, Kyle Wiltjer's new team, and David Stockton's injury. Finall...
What the WCC's latest scheduling decision means for the future of the Gonzaga Bulldogs
June 29, 2022 17:16 - 31 minutesThe WCC voted against adding two more conference games, a big win for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Does this mean the Zags are staying in the WCC long-term, or could they still look to pursue a move to the Mountain West or even the Big East? Today's episode also discusses the latest rumored addition to the non-conference schedule, a game against Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans on an aircraft carrier in San Diego, and discusses the non-conference schedule as a whole with a handful of ...
Drew Timme talks about "coin flip" decision to pass on NBA draft, return to Gonzaga Bulldogs
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutesGonzaga Bulldogs superstar Drew Timme speaks for the first time since returning to Spokane and spurning the NBA draft. We hear Drew talk about his decision to return to the Zags and his love for Mark Few and the returners next season. We also recap the three Gonzaga baseball players who are in the MLB. Hear how dominant Eli Morgan is with Cleveland (should he be an All-Star?), how Wyatt Mills was recently traded to Kansas City, and how Marco Gonzales is leading the Seattle Mariners and their ...
Are the criticisms of Gonzaga Bulldogs coach Mark Few fair, and will he make adjustments?
June 27, 2022 15:14 - 29 minutesMark Few frequently draws criticism for how he coaches the Gonzaga Bulldogs, specifically regarding rotations, in-game adjustments, and the inability for his team's to win it all or handle physicality. Are those concerns justified, and will fans in Spokane see the coach making any adjustments heading into the 2022-2023 season? Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's lineup concerns is just one of many topics covered, including: Making a lineup of Zags who left early for the NBA dra...
2022 NBA draft analysis on Gonzaga Bulldogs stars Chet Holmgren and Andrew Nembhard
June 24, 2022 18:02 - 29 minutesThe 2022 NBA draft saw two Gonzaga Bulldogs, Chet Holmgren and Andrew Nembhard, find new homes with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers at No. 2 and No. 31, respectively. Mark Few has now head 17 players selected during his tenure in Spokane, and Holmgren became the highest Zag selected - passing Adam Morrison from 2006. Today's episode is a discussion about Holmgren's fit in Oklahoma City and Nembhard's fit in Indiana, as well as a look at what the NBA draft analysts thought of each...
Could we see a national title rematch between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and North Carolina Tar Heels?
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs and the North Carolina Tar Heels have been two of college basketball's most elite programs over the past two decades. Mark Few and Roy Williams are two of the best coaches to ever do it, and all Hubert Davis did in his first season in Chapel Hill was lead his team within three points of a national championship. Joining me on today's episode is Isaac Shade of the Locked on Tar Heels podcast. We discuss the return of Drew Timme and Armando Bacot, some starting lineup guesse...
Previewing Gonzaga's Pac-12 opponents, and why year two might be a tough one for Tommy Lloyd
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs just have one game officially on the calendar against a Pac-12 school next season, Mike Hopkins' Washington Huskies, but they could play a few more depending how the bracket shakes out in the Phil Knight Invitational. Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on Pac-12 joins the show to preview UW and to talk about Oregon and Oregon State who will be in Portland for the PK85. The pair also discuss Tommy Lloyd's tough task heading into next season, needing to replace Benn Mathurin, Chr...
Predicting landing spots for Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren and Andrew Nembhard in the 2022 NBA draft
June 17, 2022 15:42 - 35 minutesThe 2022 NBA draft is right around the corner and a pair of Gonzaga Bulldogs, Chet Holmgren and Andrew Nembhard, are expected to be selected. We gathered the industry's brightest mock drafts together and discussed potential landing spots for both Chet and Andrew in today's episode. Does Holmgren really prefer Oklahoma City over Orlando? Could Nembhard end up playing for the defending champion Golden State Warriors? We end the show, and the week, listening to a conversation by KREM's Brenna Gr...
Previewing San Francisco and discussing Mark Few and Gonzaga's coaching tree with Kyle Bankhead
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesMark Few's legacy extends far beyond Spokane and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, as his program has produced a litany of extremely talented coaches, including Boise State's Leon Rice, Colorado's Bill Grier, and of course Arizona's Tommy Lloyd. That does not include former players who have joined the coaching ranks, a lengthy list that includes Kyle Bankhead, who is now an assistant coach at the University of San Francisco in the WCC. Bankhead joins the show today to discuss Few's legacy as a head coach...
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Michigan State Spartans on an aircraft carrier, reckless or innovative?
June 15, 2022 14:18 - 37 minutesMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are in advanced discussions with Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans to potentially play a non-conference game on an airplane hangar in San Diego on Veteran's Day. Fun way to help engage fans in college basketball before March Madness, or potentially disastrous gimmick? Today's episode discusses the latest scheduling rumors, while also discussing the potential vote in the WCC to expand the number of conference games, which is bad news for the Zags. Plus ...
Courtney Vandersloot's legacy and how NIL and the transfer portal have impacted women's basketball
June 14, 2022 17:24 - 34 minutesWomen's basketball has taken significant strides as a spectator sport in recent years, both in the WNBA and at the college level. Gonzaga's program, led by coach Lisa Fortier, has remained a steady presence in the NCAA Tournament, and alumni Courtney Vandersloot is carving a path as the best passer in WNBA history. Joining the show today is Howard Megdal, the host of the Locked On Women's Basketball podcast and creator of The Next, a newsroom dedicated to women's basketball. Howard and Andy d...
Is this year's team too similar to Gonzaga's 20-21 roster? Will Mark Few learn from his mistakes?
June 13, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutesThe Gonzaga Bulldogs' roster is shaping up to look very similar to the 20-21 squad, which led by Jalen Suggs, Corey Kispert, and Drew Timme, played in the NCAA Championship before losing to the Baylor Bears. Will Mark Few learn from his mistakes, or is this team destined to suffer a similar fate due to a similar collection of flaws, namely rim protection and issues against physical guards? Today is mailbag Monday, and discussing Gonzaga's lineup concerns is just one of many topics covered, in...
Breaking Down the Gonzaga Bulldogs' non-conference schedule for 2022-2023
June 10, 2022 15:31 - 30 minutesMark 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 discuss...
Evaluating what Drew Timme's return means for the 2022-2023 Gonzaga Bulldogs
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesNow 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 oth...
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears: College Basketball's next great rivalry?
June 08, 2022 13:55 - 30 minutesThe 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 returns...
Predicting a starting lineup for the 2022-2023 Gonzaga Bulldogs
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutesMark 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 next ...
Analyzing the Gonzaga Bulldogs' potential lineups, rotation, and the team's biggest weakness
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesThe 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 - 36 minutesThe 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 guard...
Drew Timme and Julian Strawther make the Gonzaga Bulldogs title contenders
June 02, 2022 15:08 - 37 minutesOne 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 combine,...
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton returns to Spokane for one more year
June 01, 2022 15:03 - 30 minutesGonzaga 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 - 33 minutesJune 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 Smi...
Talkin' Gonzaga Bulldogs hoops, transfer portal, NIL, and Taco Bell with former Zag Sam Dower
May 27, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesThe 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 also ...
Gabriel Hughes, Gonzaga Bulldogs set to face LMU Lions in WCC Tournament
May 26, 2022 15:10 - 29 minutesThe 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 Coballe...
Which Gonzaga Bulldogs could represent their countries in the 2024 Olympic Games
May 25, 2022 14:36 - 33 minutesTwo 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 alumni ...
2022 NBA draft: Why Gonzaga's Andrew Nembhard is a potential first round pick
May 24, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutesThe 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 a...
The NBA draft combine and its potential impact on the Gonzaga Bulldogs 2022-2023 roster
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutesThe 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 caree...
What the NBA draft combine means for Drew Timme and Julian Strawther's future at Gonzaga
May 20, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesFour 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 u...
Previewing the WCC Tournament for the Gonzaga Bulldogs Baseball program
May 19, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutesThe 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 Kemp...
Will Gonzaga basketball stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Suggs reunite in Orlando?
May 18, 2022 14:51 - 30 minutesThe 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 t...
Courtney Vandersloot and the WNBA assist record, and previewing Gonzaga vs. Oregon
May 17, 2022 15:22 - 32 minutesFormer 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 an...
Mailbag Monday: Analyzing a Hunter Sallis and Nolan Hickman starting backcourt for Gonzaga
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesThe 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 of ...
Gonzaga's not the only WCC team adding talented players via NCAA transfer portal
May 13, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutesFour 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 fr...
Discussing NIL opportunities for Gonzaga student-athletes with Friends of Spike's executive team
May 12, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutesNIL 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. Matt ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: The Five Walk-Ons
May 11, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesMark 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, Matthe...
Gonzaga's transfer portal targets, and why this bracket buster proposal could save college hoops
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutesThe 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 he ...
Mailbag Monday: Tyrese Hunter or Kevin McCullar, who is a better fit for Gonzaga Bulldogs?
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutesThe 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 Who ...
Tyrese Hunter set to visit Gonzaga Bulldogs over the weekend
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutesThe 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 ste...
Gonzaga Bulldogs season in review: Forward Ben Gregg
May 05, 2022 15:12 - 30 minutesGonzaga 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 take ...