Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball
742 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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Former Gonzaga Bulldog stars Domantas Sabonis and Rui Hachimura dominate NBA playoff headlines
April 20, 2023 17:38 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBFormer Gonzaga Bulldogs center Domantas Sabonis is making headlines for his scuffle with Golden State forward Draymond Green, which resulted in Green getting suspended for Game 3 of the series between the Warriors and Kings. Is Sabonis too physical, or is the NBA pushing back against an old school player? How will his injury impact the rest of this series? Sabonis isn't the only former Zag making NBA headlines, as Rui Hachimura has scored 20+ points in back-to-back playoff games, becoming t...
Gonzaga Bulldogs offer pair of elite class of 2025 recruits | Why Graham Ike is a great fit for Zags
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs extended offers to a pair of high ranking recruits in the class of 2025, Wasatch guard Isiah Harwell and forward Nik Khamenia. Harwell plays at Nolan Hickman's old school, while Khamenia played AAU ball with Colby Brooks. The Athletic's Tobias Bass joins me today to discuss Gonzaga's recruitment of these two top-65 players, and how they might fit in Spokane. Then, we discuss the visits of both Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard. Is there a chance Nembhard comes to Gonzaga or ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs 2022-23 season in review: Forward Ben Gregg | Will he be a breakout star in 2024?
April 18, 2023 18:42 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBGonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg had his best season in Spokane last year, passing Efton Reid on the depth chart and showcasing his tenacious offensive rebounding and outside shooting. We discuss his history, how he ended up at GU a semester early, and his performance this past year. We then look at my best and worst case scenario projections for Gregg from October of last year, and how true they ended up coming this season. We close out the show discussing Gregg's role next season, and ...
Gonzaga transfer portal target: Is Graham Ike a good fit for Zags? | Which guard will GU land? | NIL's impact
April 17, 2023 17:52 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBWhile Ryan Nembhard was in Spokane this weekend, reports surfaced that Wyoming center Graham Ike was also visiting with Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Could Ike be a solid replacement for Drew Timme, or is he too similar to Anton Watson? Nembhard is set to visit Tommy Lloyd and Arizona next, and if the Zags ultimately lose out they are still heavily involved with both Taran Armstrong and Steven Ashworth - who would be the better fit and why? We close out the show discussing how NIL has...
Will Gonzaga land Creighton transfer Ryan Nembhard over Arizona? | Recapping all 8 Zags in the NBA
April 14, 2023 19:14 - 28 minutes - 23 MBFormer Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard is in Spokane visiting Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, along with his older brother Andrew Nembhard. Ryan is set to visit Tommy Lloyd and Arizona next, but could the Zags find a way to swing the top-tier point guard to GU? We close out the show with two segments on the eight Zags in the NBA, many of whom had career years. Andrew Nembhard should be an All-Rookie Team honoree, Corey Kispert and Zach Collins flourished down the stretch, Jalen Suggs showe...
Malachi Smith declares for 2023 NBA draft, what does it mean for Gonzaga Bulldogs in 2023-24?
April 13, 2023 18:32 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBGonzaga Bulldogs guard Malachi Smith officially declared for the 2023 NBA draft, and after a lot of confusion it sounds like he does have the option to return to Spokane if he chooses. So what does this mean for Smith, who doesn't project as an NBA draft pick but could gain valuable feedback if he wants to return for another go-round, or begin his professional career overseas. We close out the show discussing the Zags being without nearly all of their backcourt from last season, especially ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs Transfer Portal targets: Syracuse's Jesse Edwards and Utah State's Steven Ashworth
April 12, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBSyracuse center Jesse Edwards has heard from Mark Few and Gonzaga in the NCAA transfer portal. Edwards is a 6'11 big man with high efficiency around the rim and elite shot blocking skills - as evidenced by his 87 blocks last year. Considering Gonzaga's need to replace Drew Timme's offense and add a rim protector on defense, Edwards is a crucial player to bring to Spokane. The second segment is dedicated to another transfer portal target in Utah State's Steven Ashworth. Ashworth shot 43.4% f...
Gonzaga forward Julian Strawther declares for 2023 NBA Draft | Is player development going away?
April 11, 2023 18:58 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBGonzaga Bulldogs forward Julian Strawther officially declared for the 2023 NBA draft, although he didn't specify if he was maintaining his college eligibility or not. What does this mean for Strawther, who hit one of the biggest shots in school history and improved dramatically in three years with Mark Few? We discuss Strawther's junior season, his place in Gonzaga's record books, and how often we will see these positive development stories in the new transfer portal and NIL era of college ...
Gonzaga lands transfer wing Steele Venters | Zags in Taran Armstrong's Top 4 | Roger Powell moves on
April 10, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their first transfer portal player of the season in Steele Venters, a 6'7 wing who has hit 40% of his three pointers in a three year span with the Eastern Washington Eagles. What does he bring to Mark Few's team, and can he capably replace the likely departure of Julian Strawther? Next we dive into Cal Baptist point guard Taran Armstrong, who listed Gonzaga among his final four alongside Xavier, Creighton, and Providence. We discuss why the Zags are an excellent ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA transfer portal targets: Ryan Nembhard and LJ Cryer | Zag Baseball stays hot
April 06, 2023 21:14 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBRyan Nembhard, the younger brother of former Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard Andrew Nembhard, has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two excellent seasons with the Creighton Blue Jays. While many believe Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats are the frontrunner, could he end up joining the Zags like his brother did? We discuss the pros and cons of adding another Nembhard to the guard rotation. The second segment is dedicated to another transfer portal target in Baylor's LJ Cryer. Cryer is a...
Gonzaga Bulldogs center Efton Reid enters NCAA transfer portal | What it means for Zags in 2023-24
April 05, 2023 18:06 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBGonzaga Bulldogs center Efton Reid becomes the third player from Mark Few's program to enter the NCAA transfer portal, joining guards Dominick Harris and Hunter Sallis. Reid lost playing time early in the season to Ben Gregg, creating another high profile exit from Spokane. Is this the new normal, with the Bulldogs bringing in so many high profile (4 and 5 star) talents, and not always having room for all of them to play big minutes? Also, what does Reid's departure mean for Gonzaga next se...
What Gonzaga can learn from UConn | NCAA Transfer Portal Targets: Taran Armstrong and Steele Venters
April 04, 2023 19:03 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs fell to eventual NCAA Tournament champion UConn Huskies. What can Mark Few's team learn from UConn, a team with solid guard play, rim protection, and three point shooting coming off the bench? A pair of Gonzaga transfer portal targets are discussed next. First we dive into Cal Baptist point guard Taran Armstrong, and which schools are pursuing him and why the Zags are an excellent fit. Then we look at Eastern Washington sharpshooter Steele Venters, a 6'7 wing who has hi...
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Hunter Sallis enters NCAA transfer portal | What it means for Zags in 2023-24
April 03, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBGonzaga Bulldogs guard Hunter Sallis joins Dominick Harris in entering the NCAA transfer portal, a concerning trend for Mark Few's program in Spokane. Is this the start of a mass exodus for the Zags? And is this the new normal, with the Bulldogs bringing in so many high profile (4 and 5 star) talents, and not always having room for all of them to play big minutes? Also, what does Sallis' departure mean for Gonzaga next season? Nolan Hickman and Dusty Stromer are now the top two guards retur...
Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Transfer Portal targets: Kel'el Ware, Dalton Knecht, and Jalen Cook
March 31, 2023 16:50 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are already connected to multiple players in the NCAA transfer portal, and we evaluate three who could be great fits for Mark Few's team in Spokane next season. First we discuss Oregon big man Kel'el Ware, who disappointed in year one with Dana Altman but offers elite rim protection and the potential to stretch the floor as well. Then we look at former JuCo All-American and 20 point scorer at Northern Colorado, Dalton Knecht, who would be an ideal replacement for Julian...
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dominick Harris enters transfer portal | What it means for Zags in 2023-24
March 30, 2023 16:41 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBGonzaga Bulldogs guard Dominick Harris officially entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, likely ending a three-year career in Spokane under Mark Few. Harris was the victim of a roster crunch in the backcourt, getting bad luck with Andrew Nembhard's surprise eligibility in 2020-21, a foot injury in 2021-22, and the return of Rasir Bolton and addition of Malachi Smith in 2022-23. What does Dom's departure mean for Gonzaga? It clears a scholarship and a roster spot and gives the Zags ...
The six biggest storylines for the Gonzaga Bulldogs this offseason: Realignment, portal, and more!
March 28, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs offseason is here, and it promises to be full of intrigue in Spokane. We discuss the six biggest storylines surrounding Mark Few's team at the moment, including potential realignment into the Big 12 conference and whether they will return Julian Strawther, Anton Watson, and Malachi Smith next year or not. We also discuss the transfer portal, which could impact the Zags in both a positive and negative way. Gonzaga hasn't lost many players to the portal in the past, but c...
Gonzaga season ends with blowout loss to UConn | Celebrating a unique Zags team | Early offseason talk
March 27, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs 2022-23 season is over after falling in the Elite 8 to UConn thanks to a horrendous shooting night from Mark Few's team. 2-20 from deep, combined with foul trouble for Drew Timme and a bad night on the defensive end of the floor led to an embarrassing blowout loss and ended the college careers of Timme and Rasir Bolton. We then discuss the entire season at-large, starting with the extremely hard non-conference slate and how it helped this team in close games, as they we...
Gonzaga's Season Ends vs. UConn in the Elite 8: INSTANT REACTION NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET BREAKDOWN
March 26, 2023 13:53 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBConnecticut ends Gonzaga's NCAA Tournament hopes with a second half that dominated the Zags. Isaac Schade breaks down the matchup with Andy Patton, host of Locked On Zags. Keep track of all the action by subscribing to Locked On College Basketball. #ncaatournament #gonzaga #zags Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOZags?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Gonzaga #Zags Learn more ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. UConn Huskies: Will the winner win it all? Drew Timme vs. Adama Sanogo is ELITE
March 25, 2023 16:56 - 11 minutes - 9.15 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the UConn Huskies for a chance to go to the Final 4. Can the Zags slow down dynamic offensive threat Adama Sanogo? How will Dan Hurley's team stop Drew Timme? Was UConn underseeded? All that and more on a special bonus episode of Locked on Zags! Link to new college basketball national podcast: https://linktr.ee/LockedOncbb https://linktr.ee/LockedOnZags Locked on Zags - Part of the Locked on Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar ...
Julian Strawther and Gonzaga beat UCLA, advance to Elite 8 | Drew Timme is the GOAT | Previewing UConn
March 24, 2023 17:52 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are back in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament after shocking the UCLA Bruins with a game-winning shot from Julian Strawther. Drew Timme had 36 points, cementing himself as the greatest Zag of all-time, while Mick Cronin and the Bruins were sent packing - another chapter in an insane series between these two teams. We discuss Gonzaga's backcourt struggles, why it was great to see so much Malachi Smith and Hunter Sallis in the second half, how far up the scoring list Dre...
Gonzaga beats UCLA! INSTANT REACTION NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET BREAKDOWN CLIP:
March 24, 2023 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are headed to the Elite Eight after beating the UCLA Bruins in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. We break down the matchup with Andy Patton, the host of Locked On Zags. Follow Locked On Zags for more on the Gonzaga Bulldogs and keep track of all the action by subscribing to Locked On College Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gonzaga vs. UCLA: Can Bruins stop Drew Timme? Anton Watson is x-factor for Zags | Score predictions!
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs and UCLA Bruins will meet once again in the NCAA Tournament, a rematch of 2006 with Adam Morrison's tears and a rematch of 2021 when Jalen Suggs hit an all-time great shot. Locked on Zags and Locked on UCLA cross over in this episode to preview the matchup. First, the guys discuss Jaylen Clark's injury for UCLA, a status on David Singleton, and how this team might try to stop Drew Timme on the block. They also discuss rebounding woes for UCLA, Anton Watson's emergence f...
NCAA March Madness Sweet Sixteen Preview - Who Will Advance to the Elite Eight?
March 22, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBNCAA March Madness is entering the Sweet Sixteen with matchups like the Kansas State Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans, Gonzaga Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins, and Miami Hurricanes taking on the Houston Cougars! Which team will advance to the Elite Eight and Final Four for a chance to win the March Madness Tournament and call themselves National Champions? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for ...
Is Gonzaga to the Big 12 inevitable? | Zags brand recognition at all-time high | Zags in the NBA
March 21, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBTons of people witnessed the Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Big 12 conference opponent TCU on Sunday, while multiple commercials also had Gonzaga's brand at the forefront, with Chet Holmgren and Adam Morrison making cameos. We discuss the latest rumors on Gonzaga and the Big 12, with one reporter calling the move 'inevitable', as well as how Gonzaga's brand recognition has improved so much over the past half decade and how critical that is for potential conference realignment.. Finally, we close ou...
Gonzaga Bulldogs beat TCU, make Sweet 16 for eighth straight year behind Drew Timme's 28 points
March 20, 2023 17:03 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBDrew Timme led the Gonzaga Bulldogs to their eighth straight Sweet 16 appearance with an 84-81 win over TCU on Sunday. Timme had 28 points for the Zags, who withstood a herculean effort from Mike Miles Jr. and a poor shooting night from many of the guards to advance. We discuss the rarity of a streak this long for making the Sweet 16, how hard it is to make a Final 4, Timme's postgame comments, and then get into a preview of UCLA. UCLA advanced to the Sweet 16 with wins over UNC-Asheville a...
Gonzaga beats TCU! INSTANT REACTION NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET BREAKDOWN CLIP:
March 20, 2023 04:46 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are headed to the Sweet Sixteen for the 8th straight season after beating the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. We break down the matchup with Andy Patton, the host of Locked On Zags. Follow Locked On Zags for more on the Gonzaga Bulldogs and keep track of all the action by subscribing to Locked On College Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gonzaga Beats Grand Canyon. INSTANT REACTION NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET BREAKDOWN CLIP:
March 18, 2023 06:25 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs beat the Grand Canyon Lopes in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. We break down the matchup with Lance Dawe, the host of Locked On Virginia. Follow Locked On Zags for more on the Gonzaga Bulldogs and keep track of all the action by subscribing to Locked On College Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grand Canyon's path to the NCAA Tournament | Stopping Drew Timme key for an upset | Can Arizona State upset TCU?
March 17, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to take on Grand Canyon, who won the WAC automatic bid despite finishing fifth in the regular season. They went off in Las Vegas, with Bryce Drew's team coming from behind in three tournament games thanks to their hot shooting - 38% from deep as a team. Kyle Harrison of the WAC Hoops Digest joins to discuss Grand Canyon's path to the NCAA Tournament, and how they will attempt to defend Drew Timme and what the recipe is for them to potentially pull off a stunning...
How the Gonzaga Bulldogs can avoid first round upset to Grand Canyon | Kaylynne Truong is an All-American
March 16, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs have not lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament since 2008, but a date with a very good shooting Grand Canyon team has the recipe for an upset written all over it. The Lopes, coached by Bryce Drew, didn't have a great regular season - going 24-11 and only beating one NCAA Tournament team in Montana State. But they got hot in Las Vegas and won the WAC Championship, and with a 38.3% mark from deep as a team and a star in Ray Harrison they are a dangerous 14 seed f...
Why Gonzaga will win the National Championship | Why they won't | Drew Timme was snubbed
March 15, 2023 17:16 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are the highest scoring offensive team in the country, while also boasting the second best field goal percentage, 11th best three point percentage, and 12th best assists per game mark. All that points to Mark Few's team being serious contenders to make a surprise run to the Final 4 and perhaps winning their first National Championship. Of course, this team also struggles to protect the rim, in pick and roll defensive situations, and even guarding the three point line. N...
Could we get a Gonzaga-Saint Mary's rematch? | Previewing West region | Will Malachi Smith be back?
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs and Saint Mary's Gaels are both in the west region, although a matchup between the two is unlikely barring a big upset by the Gaels over Kansas, or perhaps a gift from Arkansas in an early win over the Jayhawks. Today is a delayed mailbag episode and we discuss who the biggest key for a deep Zags run in March is, Malachi Smith's status for next year, the epicness of Las Vegas as a college basketball conference tournament destination, which team in the west could pull of...
BONUS EPISODE: NCAA Tournament bracket breakdown. Who cuts down the nets?
March 13, 2023 18:30 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBLocked On College Basketball hosts, Isaac Schade and Andy Patton breakdown every aspect of the NCAA Tournament bracket with help from our local and conference hosts. Which one seed has the best path? Is it Kansas, Alabama, Purdue or Houston? Which 5/12 matchup is heading for an upset? How do you pick between the 8/9 matchups? Pull out a pen and a bracket and we’ll help you make your picks. Description: Kansas, Alabama, Purdue or Houston? Which one seed has the easiest path in the NCAA tourn...
GREAT draw for Gonzaga Bulldogs | How Grand Canyon could pull off an upset | Lady Zags in Seattle
March 13, 2023 15:10 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a three seed in the west region of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, a favorable draw by the Selection Sunday committee pitting the Bulldogs against WAC opponent and potential future WCC member Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon shoots over 38% from deep and is led by Ray Harrison, but they finished fifth in the WAC and shouldn't be too much trouble for Mark Few's team. A second round matchup looms with a six seeded TCU team missing star forward Eddie Lampkin, or if the play-in ...
Nolan Hickman key to deep March run for Gonzaga | What new WCC commissioner Stu Jackson means for Gonzaga
March 10, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 22 MBDrew Timme and Julian Strawther are the most important players for a deep March run by the Gonzaga Bulldogs, but the ceiling for Mark Few's team will come down to the performance of Nolan Hickman - who has redefined his game this season and is playing the best basketball of his career. Stu Jackson is the new commissioner of the West Coast Conference, and as a SeattleU alumni we discuss if that will factor into the WCC's future plans - while also discussing Jackson's introductory press confe...
Gonzaga SHOULD pursue Fardaws Aimaq in transfer portal | Why Anton Watson will be a 2024 draft pick
March 09, 2023 17:54 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBTexas Tech big man Fardaws Aimaq is back in the NCAA transfer portal after being a high-priority target for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs last offseason. With Drew Timme making it official, will Aimaq choose to come to Spokane this time? And after an injury-riddled and up-and-down season in Lubbock, should Gonzaga still make him a high priority? Anton Watson has not committed to leaving after his fourth season in Spokane, so we discuss what him returning could look like and why he could...
Gonzaga Bulldogs dominate Saint Mary's Gaels to win WCC Championship | Why this team can win it all
March 08, 2023 17:53 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs dominated the Saint Mary's Gaels in Las Vegas on Tuesday to win the WCC Tournament Championship. Drew Timme had 18 points and broke Gonzaga's all-time scoring record, set by Frank Burgess over 50 years ago, while Anton Watson had another outstanding performance and Nolan Hickman hit four threes. The Gaels shot just 33% from the field in a disastrous game for Randy Bennett's team, and GU's improved defense showcased how this team could shock the world and make it to the ...
Gonzaga Bulldogs advance to WCC Championship with win over San Francisco, setting up SMC rematch
March 07, 2023 17:50 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the Dons of San Francisco in the WCC semifinals at the Orleans Arena on Monday night, setting up a showdown against the Saint Mary's Gaels for the championship. Anton Watson had 20 points and Ben Gregg hit four threes, as USF chose not to defend Gonzaga's big men around the perimeter - a decision that may have cost them the game and ended the legendary career of point guard Kahlil Shabazz. Saint Mary's sent BYU out of the WCC without having ever won a conferen...
There is a path to a two seed for the Gonzaga Bulldogs | How will Zags stop Kahlil Shabazz in Vegas?
March 06, 2023 18:18 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs seem locked into a three seed in the NCAA Tournament when Selection Sunday rolls around, but the path to a two seed is absolutely there for Mark Few's team - especially if Tommy Lloyd and Arizona falter in the Pac-12 Tournament, or Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears in the Big-12. First though, the Zags have to worry about taking care of San Francisco on Monday evening in Las Vegas. The Dons won a double-overtime thriller against Santa Clara behind Kahlil Shabazz's 38 poin...
Why Lisa Fortier and Gonzaga's women's team will be dangerous in March | The WCC hires coaches wrong
March 03, 2023 18:56 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBLisa Fortier and Gonzaga's women's team nearly went undefeated in WCC play and finished the regular season 27-3, yet they are getting projected as an eight seed in the NCAA Tournament? We discuss why that is, whether this team will defeat Portland in the WCC Championship, how non-conference scheduling will be critical for this program going forward, and what it means to have Kayleigh and Kaylynne Troung, Brynna Maxwell, Eliza Hollingsworth, and Yvonne Ejim all back next season. Finally, we...
Drew Timme and Rasir Bolton close out Gonzaga home careers with win | Anton Watson snubbed by WCC?
March 02, 2023 18:01 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBDrew Timme and Rasir Bolton played their final games in The Kennel in Spokane on Wednesday as Gonzaga defeated Chicago State to close out the regular season. We celebrate the seniors, including Anton Watson and Malachi Smith, and analyze the play of younger players in this rout. Then, we discuss the WCC awards which included Timme winning co-player of the year with Brandin Podziemski and Anton Watson getting left off the WCC first and second team. Was that the right decision? Or was Watson ...
Will the Pac-12 try to recruit the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and if so, should the Zags say yes?
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Pac-12 is set to lose UCLA and USC in 2024, and while most conference realignment conversations involve football schools it makes sense for the conference of champions to at least kick the tires on adding Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs - especially considering the geographic proximity of Spokane. But is the relatively small media market and lack of a football team - combined with the smaller school and different academic standards - enough for the PAC-12 to vote yes for the Zags? And...
Drew Timme perfectly embodies Gonzaga Basketball and college life | Frontcourt predictions for 23-24
February 28, 2023 16:53 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBDrew Timme announced he is leaving the Gonzaga Bulldogs after this season, ending his college career after four incredible years. We discuss how Timme is the perfect embodiment of Gonzaga basketball, and of college life in general. We discuss Timme's legacy, and what the frontcourt might look like in 2023-24 with him (and potentially Anton Watson) moving on. Will Ben Gregg step into a starting role? What about Efton Reid? Will we get to see Braden Huff or Kaden Perry? Close the show discus...
The NET rankings are wrong: Gonzaga should be the top seed in the WCC Tournament over Saint Mary's
February 27, 2023 17:12 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs will be the two seed in the WCC Tournament after the NET rankings favored Saint Mary's - despite GU having more Q1 and Q2 wins, less losses, and overall a better resume. Mailbag Monday features a litany of questions, including talk of Gonzaga's half court trap defense from Mark Few on Saturday, 94 feet with Jay Bilas, Ben Gregg's hair, my ideal Gonzaga broadcasting duo, the women's team and their chances of making a deep NCAA Tournament run, and more! Link to new colle...
Gonzaga defeats Saint Mary's, shares WCC title | NET rankings got it wrong | Drew Timme: WCC POY?
February 26, 2023 17:49 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs jumped out to a 19-point first half lead and defeated the Gaels of Saint Mary's at The Kennel in Spokane on Saturday evening, winning a share of the WCC championship behind a monster game from Drew Timme and an all-around excellent performance from Anton Watson. The shared WCC title means the conference uses NET rankings to determine seeding, and despite less Quad 1 wins and more Q3/Q4 losses, the Gaels will get the number one seed. What does that mean for Gonzaga? Fin...
Gonzaga dominates San Diego | 5 keys to defeat Saint Mary's Gaels | Zags history on College GameDay
February 24, 2023 18:31 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs took care of business against Steve Lavin's San Diego Toreros, scoring 97 points behind a monster double-double from Drew Timme and a career-best 18 points off the bench from Ben Gregg. The guard play was suspect, however, with the Zags only shooting 27% from beyond the arc against a zone. Could that be an issue in March? Attention turns now to Saturday's game between the Zags and Saint Mary's Gaels, and we look at five keys for GU to secure a much-needed victory and a ...
Will the Gonzaga Bulldogs avoid looking ahead and falling to Steve Lavin and the San Diego Toreros?
February 23, 2023 17:13 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs take on Steve Lavin and the San Diego Toreros for the first time on Thursday evening, a team that can really score with the best of them but defends the rim worse than almost anyone. What is the recipe for a win in this one, and can Mark Few's team avoid looking ahead to the Saturday's huge College GameDay bout with Randy Bennett and the Saint Mary's Gaels? We also discuss Pryzemek Karnowski's impact on Gonzaga basketball history, whether he is underrated among current ...
How Gonzaga matches up against projected one and two seeds | Andrew Nembhard's Rising Star showing
February 22, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs were projected as a four-seed in the selection committee's first NCAA Tournament preview, and we take a look at which top teams present the best and worst matchups for Mark Few's team, including analysis on Alabama, Baylor, Houston, Kansas, and Tommy Lloyd's Arizona Wildcats. Then, we discuss where Saint Mary's was seeded and how that would change depending on Saturday's result and a potential rematch in Las Vegas for the WCC Tournament. We close out the show discussin...
Julian Strawther raises Gonzaga's ceiling | Ideal WCC Tournament opponents | College Gameday is here!
February 21, 2023 17:52 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs were once again led by the two-headed monster of Drew Timme and Julian Strawther in a win over Lorenzo Romar's Pepperdine Waves on Saturday. Strawther's dominance over the last few weeks has many people asking about GU's ceiling with him playing this way, and on a delayed Mailbag Monday we break it all down. Other topics discussed in today's episode include: Should Dom Harris play over Nolan Hickman? Is Anton Watson an All-WCC performer? Which team is best to face in...
Gonzaga Bulldogs make a statement in 43 point win over LMU | Julian Strawther's stock is on the rise
February 17, 2023 17:31 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs scored 68 points in the first half to absolutely stomp LMU on the road, winning by 43 points behind 30 from Julian Strawther and a quiet but effective night from Drew Timme. Mark Few's team had an outstanding gameplan and executed to perfection, pulling the Lions out of their rhythm and sending a statement to all of college basketball: this team is back and they can beat anyone in the country. We discuss Strawther's elite performance and torrid stretch, and how it not ...
Mark Few, Brett Yormark, and Drew Timme: 10 figures who will influence Gonzaga for the next 20 years
February 16, 2023 16:44 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Gonzaga Bulldogs rose from a flash in the pan program into a college basketball powerhouse over the last 20 years under coach Mark Few. The next 20 will almost certainly look a lot different, but Few remains the catalyst for what this program becomes in the next two decades. Few isn't alone, however, as we look at the ten figures most likely to alter the Gonzaga landscape between now and 2043. The list includes Big-12 commissioner Brett Yormark, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, the NCAA Pr...