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Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s Rivalry Can’t End Here
It can’t end like this. This doesn’t have to be the last matchup between the two West Coast college basketball powerhouses under coaches Randy Bennett and Mark Few. Yes, the No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-3, 16-2 WCC) fell to the Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-4, 16-2 WCC) in the regular season finale in Moraga, California, 70-59, […]
Dallas Mavericks Sign Ryan Nembhard to Two-Year Contract
After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks gave point guard Ryan Nembhard a well-deserved chance after leading the NCAA in assists per game with 9.8 during his senior season with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. He finished with a school record 325 total assists in 2024-25. After proving his worth in the NBA […]
One Last Time in Moraga: Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s, and the End of an Era
It’s hard to believe that this is the final chapter in one of the most heated and storied rivalries in all of college basketball. But tonight’s the night the Zags take on the rival Saint Mary’s Gaels during WCC conference play. For the final time, probably ever. Gonzaga leads the season series 1-0 and enters […]
Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s Open Thread
Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. PT on ESPN Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Gonzaga Snags Share of WCC Regular Season Title in Revenge Victory Over Portland, 89-48
A special night at the McCarthey Athletic Center for many reasons. It was Senior Night in Spokane, Washington, as the No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-2, 16-1 WCC) honored the likes of forward Graham Ike, guard Adam Miller, wing Jalen Warley, wing Steele Venters, and forward Noah Haaland for their contributions to the program. Some notes […]
It’s the Final Countdown – Vengeance and Dominance
Check out the 15th episode of the 2025-26 season from Free Ira Brown! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown. Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
New Gonzaga Documentary to Stream on Tubi in March
Starting on March 6, Tubi will be streaming its new sports documentary, “Gonzaga: The Slipper Still Fits.” This is part of Tubi’s exclusive partnership with Teton Ridge Entertainment and is directed by Emmy Award winner David Check. The 74-minute film will be an exciting insight into the making of Gonzaga Bulldogs’ historic college basketball program under […]
Davis Fogle Is Jumping Onto Scouts’ Radars Now
True freshman wing Davis Fogle in Spokane is garnering attention with his radiant play as of late. The 6-7 and 200-pound shotmaker has stepped into an increased role since redshirt junior forward Braden Huff went down with a left knee injury back during the week of Jan. 12. Over the last 10 games, the uber-athletic […]
Rematch in Spokane: Gonzaga Aims to Set the Record Straight Against Portland
The last time the Gonzaga Bulldogs faced the Portland Pilots, the result was an 87-80 loss that stood out for all the wrong reasons. Gonzaga struggled to find any consistency, looked disorganized on both ends of the floor, and never fully recovered after getting punched in the mouth early. This time around, the Bulldogs get […]
Portland at Gonzaga Open Thread (Senior Night in the Kennel)
Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6:00 p.m. PT on ESPN+/KHQ Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Lauren Whittaker Ties Record for Most WCC Freshman of the Week Honors
Redshirt freshman forward Lauren Whittaker has tied the record for the most West Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week awards in a season at 12. Whittaker matched the West Coast Conference record for Freshman of the Week honors originally set by Santa Clara guard Tess Heal during the 2022-23 season. The conference began […]
Zags Back in Associated Press Top 10
Yes, the Associated Press Poll doesn’t matter at this point in the season. Regardless, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-2, 15-1 WCC) have entered the Top 10 once again and moved two spots up to No. 9. The Zags received 1,039 total points. Saturday, Jan. 28, is the 2025-26 regular season finale for the Zags and a […]
Zags Back in AP Top 10
Yes, the Associated Press Poll doesn’t matter at this point in the season. Regardless, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-2, 15-1 WCC) have entered the Top 10 once again and moved two spots up to No. 9. The Zags received 1,039 total points. Saturday, Jan. 28, is the 2025-26 regular season finale and a Quad 1 opportunity […]
Gonzaga Secures an Ugly 71-62 Win Over Pacific in the Kennel
The Gonzaga Bulldogs survived the Pacific Tigers 71-62 on Saturday night in the Kennel, leaning once again on Graham Ike and a timely bench performance from Davis Fogle. And survived is the keyword here. Ike finished with another 20-point night, continuing a dominant conference stretch, while Fogle poured in 18 points off the bench in […]
Zags Secure an Ugly 71-62 Win Over Pacific in the Kennel
Gonzaga survived Pacific 71-62 on Saturday night in the Kennel, leaning once again on Graham Ike and a timely bench performance from Davis Fogle. And survived is the key word, here. Ike finished with another 20-point night, continuing a dominant conference stretch, while Fogle poured in 18 points off the bench in 28 minutes, his […]
NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Reveals Its Top 16 Seeds
If the NCAA Tournament were to start today, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-2, 14-1 WCC) would be the No. 3 seed in the West region, according to the selection committee. In the NET rankings, the Zags are No. 5 with a 6-1 record in Quad 1 and a 6-0 record in Quad 2. Their KPI (Key […]
Mark Few Won’t Underestimate the Much-Improved Pacific Tigers
Before taking a look at the surprising Pacific Tigers (17-12, 8-8 WCC), it was announced by the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-2, 14-1 WCC) and coach Mark Few that redshirt junior forward is “just getting ready to be off crutches and walking in a few days.” Huff is about five weeks into his eight-week recovery […]
Graham Ike Needs More National Respect as a Premier Big Man
When the devastating news broke that redshirt junior forward Braden Huff was going to be out for the foreseeable future, gloom set over the Gonzaga Bulldogs program and fanbase. That was way back on Jan. 15, before the Washington State Cougars matchup in Pullman, Washington, when he was seen walking around on crutches unexpectedly. In […]
Pacific at Gonzaga Open Thread
Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6:00 p.m. PT on ESPN+/KHQ Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Lauren Whittaker Considered One of the Top Mid-Major Players in College Basketball
Redshirt freshman forward Lauren Whittaker continues to make history, becoming just one of two freshmen to ever be named a semifinalist for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award. She joins Fairfield Stags forward Meghan Andersen, who did it recently in the 2023-24 season. No freshman has ever won the award or been […]
Gonzaga Secures Season Sweep Over USF in Half-Empty Chase Center, 80-59
After playing significantly more in the second half during last Saturday’s 94-86 win at the Santa Clara Broncos, freshman Mario Saint-Supery was given the start at the lead guard spot over redshirt junior Braeden Smith for the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-2, 14-1 WCC) against the San Francisco Dons (15-14, 7-9 WCC) in the Chase […]
Gonzaga vs. San Francisco Open Thread (Chase Center)
Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 8:00 p.m. PT on ESPN2 Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Game Preview: Gonzaga and San Francisco Meet for Wednesday Night Rematch at Chase Center
Gonzaga heads to San Francisco on Wednesday night for an 8:00 PM PST tip at Chase Center, with ESPN2 carrying the broadcast. The Zags now hold first place in the WCC and sit at No. 11 in the AP Poll after a narrow win over Santa Clara over the weekend. San Francisco enters at 7-8 […]
Once Again, Lauren Whittaker Awarded West Coast Conference Weekly Honor
Redshirt freshman forward Lauren Whittaker has now won 11 of the 15 West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week awards in the 2025-26 season. After failing to do so the previous week, she came back to average a double-double with 14.5 points on a 63.2 shooting percentage, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game during […]
Graham Ike Wins Fifth WCC Player of the Week Award of 2025-26
Gonzaga Bulldogs graduate forward Graham Ike has been named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week for the fifth time this season. Nobody else in the league has won more than three. Ike scored 41 points on a 72 shooting percentage, grabbed 22 rebounds, and dished out seven assists during wins over the Washington […]
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