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Kraziness in the Kennel Felt Like the ‘Davis Fogle Show’
When I saw “Superman” last summer in theaters, the biggest thing I took away from the experience was that “The Odyssey” trailer looked unreal. A year later, Christopher Nolan’s passion project turned out to be the best movie I’ve seen all decade. After walking out of the McCarthy Athletic Center from Kraziness in the Kennel […]
Gonzaga Women’s 2026-27 Schedule Is Complete
The first season in the Pac-12 Conference is closing in for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and their matchups have now been released. Coach Lisa Fortier’s group starts off league play with a rivalry game against a familiar Pacific Northwest program. Gonzaga hosts the Oregon State Beavers inside the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington, on Jan. […]
Kevin Pangos Retires From Basketball
Congratulations are in order for two-time All-EuroLeague point guard Kevin Pangos, who announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 33 on Instagram. Pangos is highly regarded as one of the greatest lead guards to ever come through Europe. He was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team in 2016 with Gran Canaria, the All-EuroLeague […]
2026 Kraziness in the Kennel Open Thread
Many questions surround the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ 2026-27 squad heading into a sold-out Kraziness in the Kennel inside the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington… Will the three ineligible players (fifth-year point guard Javon Bennett in the state of Ohio lawsuit, fifth-year forward Chauncey Wiggins in the state of Georgia lawsuit, and international forward/center Izan Almansa) […]
The 2026 Kraziness in the Kennel Preview (The Debut Episode) !!!
It’s nothing personal; it’s just business. Bulldog business. In the debut episode of Bulldog Business, Kyle Sweeney and Josh Gilchrist preview the 2026 Kraziness in the Kennel. The duo discusses the freshmen they’re excited to watch play, celebrate the return of Braden Huff, preview Davis Fogle’s anticipated sophomore season, and try to break down the […]
Ryan Nembhard Is off to the Mile-High City
After being an unrestricted free agent for less than a day and receiving multiple two-way offers from around the NBA, lead guard Ryan Nembhard has signed with the Denver Nuggets. Combo guard KJ Simpson was released from his two-way contract in order to make space for the former Gonzaga Bulldog, who will become teammates with […]
Kelly Olynyk Leaves NBA, Joins Club in Italy
Gonzaga Bulldogs great Kelly Olynyk is leaving the NBA to join BC Roma of Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroCup, according to multiple reports. The club was co-founded by Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, who also serves as a minority owner. On his way to an NBA Finals appearance with the San […]
Pac-12 Releases Gonzaga’s Conference Schedule, Non-Conference Slate Finalized
College basketball is almost here, and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have finally released their full 2026-27 schedule, consisting of 31 regular-season matchups. The Zags will play every Pac-12 Conference member twice in their inaugural 16-game double round-robin slate and generally follow a Wednesday/Saturday or Thursday/Sunday format during each week. No team will play three consecutive road […]
The Wait Is Over, Gonzaga Fans: It’s Finally Time for Kraziness in the Kennel
The Kennel opens its doors at 1 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 3, and at 2 p.m. PT, coach Mark Few’s 28th Gonzaga team takes the floor at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Twelve players from last year’s 31-4 team are gone. A new roster walks out in their place, and it is the first one […]
Gonzaga Announces Jersey Patch Sponsorship
Photo via Gonzaga men’s basketball As many other college athletic programs have done across the country, Gonzaga Bulldogs men’s basketball has added a jersey patch sponsorship on the upper-left shoulder for the 2026-27 season. Altana is an artificial intelligence platform and network designed for global supply chain management, trade compliance, and economic security. The high-visibility […]
Gonzaga Offers Second Recruit From 2028 Class
Four-star wing Joey Kohnen from Slinger, Wisconsin, is the second player from the 2028 recruiting class to receive an offer from the Gonzaga Bulldogs, joining four-star shooting guard Jordan Mize of Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California. Kohnen holds other offers from the Michigan Wolverines, Wisconsin Badgers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Butler Bulldogs, Iowa […]
Drew Timme Signs Training Camp Deal With Minnesota Timberwolves
Drew Timme, one of the greatest Gonzaga Bulldogs to ever come through the program, is up for the challenge to try and make a loaded Minnesota Timberwolves roster this fall. The undersized, yet extremely skilled 6-9 post man has signed a training camp deal with the franchise, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. This addition of […]
Sigh of Relief: NCAA Clears French Point Guard Nathan De Sousa
Finally, at least one true floor leader is guaranteed to suit up for coach Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the highly anticipated 2026-27 campaign. BeBasket was the first to report yesterday, Sept. 23, that point guard Nathan De Sousa has been cleared to play this upcoming season by the NCAA on an international […]
Ines Bettencourt Is Back With the Zags for One More Season
After receiving a temporary restraining order granted in the state of California lawsuit against the NCAA, fifth-year guard Ines Bettencourt is back with the Gonzaga Bulldogs for one more ride. As everyone realizes, nothing is for certain in this current climate of college athletics. An appellate court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 29. The […]
Ryan Nembhard Is in Search of New NBA Home
For the second time in the last two months, Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard Ryan Nembhard has been traded. This time, the Atlanta Hawks shipped him off, along with guard Buddy Hield and cash, to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charlotte plans to waive Nembhard, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, […]
Malachi Smith Signs Two-Way Contract With Toronto Raptors
After spending the tail end of the 2025-26 season with the Brooklyn Nets, shooting guard Malachi Smith now finds himself in the country of Canada with the Toronto Raptors. The 26-year-old had his non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 training camp contract altered into a two-way deal, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Smith will split his time between the big […]
Gonzaga’s Anton Watson Signs Training Camp Deal With Los Angeles Lakers, Soon After Waived
Similar to what the Phoenix Suns did with point guard David Stockton, the Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Anton Watson to a training camp deal on Thursday, Sept. 17, but later waived the former Gonzaga Bulldog on Friday, Sept. 18. He will most likely join the G League’s Coachella Valley Lakers. Over the course of […]
Graham Ike Signs Two-Way Deal With Golden State Warriors
If any Gonzaga Bulldog deserves this opportunity in the NBA, it’s forward/center Graham Ike, after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft and grinding on an Exhibit 10 contract over the summer. According to Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Golden State Warriors have signed the former big man on campus to their […]
Gonzaga Bulldogs Abroad: EuroLeague Edition
Eighteen former Zags played professional basketball outside the United States in 2025-26. Mario Saint-Supery joined them on July 11, when he left Gonzaga after one season to sign with Valencia Basket in Spain. The group is spread across Spain, France, Italy, Lithuania, Japan and the United Arab Emirates, among other places. Nigel Williams-Goss, Filip Petrusev […]
Gonzaga’s David Stockton Signs Training Camp Deal With Phoenix Suns, Then Waived
Former Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard David Stockton was signed by the Phoenix Suns to a training camp deal and then soon after waived on Friday, Sept. 18, RotoWire reports. This move pushes the son of Hall of Famer John Stockton to rejoin the Valley Suns, the Phoenix Suns’ G League affiliate, this fall. That organization’s […]
How the Protect College Sports Act Could Change Everything for Gonzaga
Mark Few’s been wearing nice suits a lot lately. First, when he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, presented in part by Arkansas head coach John Calipari. Then, when he showed up earlier this week on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., flanked by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Sen. Ted […]
EvanMiya’s Preseason Rankings Favor the Zags Once Again
The first edition of EvanMiya’s rankings has the Gonzaga Bulldogs at No. 5 overall, but No. 9 without their four ineligible players at the moment. That’s fifth-year forward Chauncey Wiggins (Florida State Seminoles transfer), forward/center Izan Almansa of Spain’s Real Madrid, point guard Nathan de Sousa of France’s Cholet Basket, and fifth-year point guard Javon […]
How the NCAA’s Legal Losing Streak Is Ruining College Basketball: Part 3
This series of articles on the NCAA’s behind-the-scenes legislative shenanigans has followed one question since it started: if and when any of this turmoil and chaos could ultimately clear Gonzaga’s path to a viable roster in the 2026-27 season, and how. Part Two, published roughly a month ago, ended with that question looking settled: the […]
Two Predominant 2027 Recruiting Targets Arrange Official Visits to Spokane
Although this was already known, four-star combo guard Jalen Davis, out of Bremerton, Washington, will be taking his official visit with the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Nov. 7 for the 2026-27 home opener against the New Mexico State Aggies. Along with the Zags, Davis intends to check out four additional schools this fall. First-year coach Michael […]
Gonzaga’s 2027 Recruiting Class Could Be Special: The Latest Rankings Update
It is never too early to start planning for next season, even if Gonzaga’s current eligibility situation and roster uncertainty heading into the 2026-27 season make planning feel borderline irresponsible. The Bulldogs’ entire offseason has been consumed by NCAA uncertainty thanks to waiver cases, court orders, and a nightmarishly litigious governing body seemingly hell-bent on […]
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