Best Zags Basketball Podcasts (2024)

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Gonzaga makes top 4 for 2025 guard Isiah Harwell! | Luka Krajnovic heads home | Timme time in Vegas! 29:38

1h ago29:38

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Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 target Isiah Harwell is down to four schools, with California, Houston, and Texas joining the Zags. Harwell, a native of Idaho and current star at Wasatch Academy - where Nolan Hickman played his senior season - is set to make his decision on September 12 and has scheduled visits at Houston and Texas after already visiting Gon…

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A Midsummer Night's Dream/Tornado Warning - The Only Podcast (7-15-24) 50:13

33m ago50:13

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0-9: NCAA Football video game is BACK. Our families are not prepared. 9-15: Conference realignment prognostications 15-30: Previewing the NEW Big Ten football conference 30-45: Football non-Conference scheduling strategies moving forward 45-fin: Xavier Tillman, NBA Champion! Saddi Washington, new Assistant coa- WELP, GOTTA GO!…

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Why Julian Strawther is about to BREAK OUT for Denver Nuggets | Do new NCAA metrics favor Gonzaga? 30:10

4h ago30:10

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Former Gonzaga Bulldogs star Julian Strawther dropped 32 points for the Denver Nuggets in his second NBA Summer League game, after scoring 25 in the opener. Is he primed to take over a bigger role for Denver in his second NBA season, after missing parts of his rookie year with a knee injury? The NCAA Committee added two new metrics to team sheets h…

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How will Mark Few's rotation play out this year? | Would an all-Gonzaga Olympic team medal in Paris? 31:17

28m ago31:17

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Mark Few has kept the Gonzaga Bulldogs to a tight 8-man rotation for most of the past 25 years, even at times limiting it to just seven players. Will he be able to do that this year with such a deep and talented roster, or will his rotation change on a game-by-game basis? Today is Mailbag Monday so we also discuss how likely each Zag in the Summer …

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Gonzaga Bulldogs 5th starter: A case for Ben Gregg, Khalif Battle, Steele Venters, & Dusty Stromer! 33:35

23h ago33:35

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are almost certainly going to start the following four players in the 2024-25 college basketball season: Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Michael Ajayi, and Graham Ike. The fifth and final starting spot could go to as many as four different Zags, and we break down each candidate. First it's the returning senior Ben Gr…

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Mark Few and Team USA defeat Canada in Olympic scrimmage! | Ejim: Family of Olympians | Zags podcast 27:44

2d ago27:44

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Mark Few and Team USA took down Kelly Olynyk, Andrew Nembhard and Team Canada in a pre-Olympic scrimmage on Wednesday, 86-72. Olynyk had nine points on 4-5 shooting, but was -17 in the box score thanks to struggles on the defensive end and a lack of size in Canada's frontcourt - they could really use Zach Edey. Meanwhile, Nembhard went 0-5 from the…

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Big 12 is OPEN for business, what's it mean for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | WCC all over NBA Summer League! 28:27

3d ago28:27

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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said he believes his conference remains 'open for business'. Does that mean the Gonzaga Bulldogs could still be considered for conference realignment? What hurdles remain for Mark Few's program as they remain on the hunt for options outside of the WCC in the ever changing college athletics landscape. Zach Edey domi…

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Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs WILL have the No. 1 offense in college basketball | Killian Tillie is back! 28:21

4d ago28:21

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have the projected No. 1 offense in college basketball according to Bart Torvik's website, coming in at No. 9 overall in his projected rankings. Can the Zags produce the best offense in the country behind returning starters Ryan Nembhard, Graham Ike, Nolan Hickman, and Ben Gregg? Gonzaga is projected to finish firs…

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Higher upside: Dusty Stromer or Davis Fogle? | Gonzaga to Big East dead? | Zags in Paris! | Mailbag! 27:52

5d ago27:52

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Rising sophomore Dusty Stromer and 2025 recruit Davis Fogle are both 6'7 wings ranked around the same spot in their respective classes who will compete for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and we discuss who among them has the highest ceiling and the highest floor. Today is Mailbag Monday so we also discuss whether Gonzaga's backups could finish top five in t…

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Davis Fogle COMMITS to Gonzaga Bulldogs! | What the 2025 4-star guard brings to Zags | Timme to SAC! 28:55

8d ago28:55

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a commitment from 2025 four-star guard Davis Fogle, who picked the Zags over Creighton and Kansas after visiting Spokane over Hoopfest weekend. Fogle rocketed up class rankings after growing to 6'7 and transferring to play his senior season at Compass Prep in Arizona. Fogle's commitment could have an impact …

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Can Washington State and Oregon State compete with Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in the WCC? 28:16

10d ago28:16

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The West Coast Conference officially welcomed Washington State and Oregon State as affiliate members for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons starting on July 1. The Cougars and Beavers are not known for their success in men's basketball, and we look at their history, previous NCAA Tournament success, notable alumni, and how this offseason went and wher…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs add Nicholls St to non-con! | Is Maui Invitational done? | Suggs, Rui to Olympics! 29:46

12d ago29:46

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will face Nicholls State out of the Southland in late December as part of the non-conference schedule, the first buy game known to fans. The Zags still have five non-con games yet to be scheduled, but most will likely be mid-major opponents. Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies won't be on the calendar for the…

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What a Gonzaga vs Arizona matchup at Atlantis might look like! | Small ball for Zags? | Mailbag! 26:30

12d ago26:30

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs could end up facing Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats in the Battle 4 Atlantis this season, the first matchup between the two schools since Lloyd took over. What might that matchup look like? Arizona returns Caleb Love and adds a pair of impact transfers, but will the Zags roster continuity win out? Today is als…

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Anton Watson drafted by Boston Celtics, and ESPN didn't care! | Winning teams draft winning players! 30:34

19d ago30:34

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson was selected 54th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA draft, making it four years in a row the Zags have had at least one player drafted - and the second year in a row the defending NBA champions took a player from GU. Watson brings defensive versatility, winning pedigree, and a strong frame to Beanto…

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Anton Watson's versatility makes him a 2024 NBA draft SLEEPER! | Future Gonzaga Bulldogs draft picks 31:03

21d ago31:03

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson is projected as either a late second round pick or undrafted free agent in the 2024 NBA draft, taking place this week. Watson's versatility as a scorer, defender, and developing outside shot make him an intriguing prospect, and one who is arguably not getting enough attention by scouts and analysts. Which curre…

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Battle in Seattle is back! Will Mark Few and Gonzaga Bulldogs make it three in a row vs Kentucky? 25:10

19d ago25:10

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host new Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope at the Battle in Seattle on December 7 at Climate Pledge Arena. It's the return of Battle in Seattle, and the third game in a six game series against the Wildcats. The Zags are 2-0 in the series, can they make it three in a row against a Kentucky team that is ent…

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Washington Huskies BAIL on Gonzaga Bulldogs! | How will Zags fill out non-con schedule? | Mailbag! 30:32

23d ago30:32

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were supposed to host the Washington Huskies and new head coach Danny Sprinkle at The Kennel in Spokane this college basketball season, but UW used an opt-out which gives the Zags another non-conference game. Will Few and the Zags add another marquee opponent, like Tennessee, Baylor, or Texas? Or a quality mid-majo…

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Why Washington State and Oregon State are good for the WCC! | Will St. Mary's survive in NIL era? 30:31

22d ago30:31

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few doesn't seem to be a fan of Oregon State and Washington State joining the WCC, discussing how it impacts the team's non-conference schedule. But, outside of Few's perspective, is adding the Cougars and Beavers to the conference a good move? What about SeattleU and Grand Canyon joining in 2025-26? How long until …

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Mark Few compares Ismaila Diagne to Ronny Turiaf?! | Few's thoughts on adding OSU and WSU to WCC 29:19

24d ago29:19

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few held a press conference ahead of his trip to Paris to be an assistant coach with Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. Few talked about the team's new players, comparing Ismaila Diagne to Ronny Turiaf, discussing Khalif Battle's elite ability to get to the rim, and the strong communication they had with Michael Aj…

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Which NBA teams are interested in Gonzaga forward Anton Watson? | Ryan Nembhard is Zags x-factor! 31:04

25d ago31:04

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson has worked out for seven different NBA teams, with one week remaining until the NBA draft begins. Will any of those seven teams - or any other team - pick Watson in the draft, or will he end up signing a summer league deal after the draft concludes? We also wrap up our season-in-review series by discussing Zags…

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Gonzaga's roster is perfectly built for the present AND future! | Finding title sponsor for the WCC 31:09

26d ago31:09

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. The Zags now have a roster perfectly set up for them to compete for a national championship this season, while still having key pieces who will be around in the future. We ex…

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Ismaila Diagne fills Gonzaga's FINAL scholarship spot! | Isiah Harwell has Zags in Top 4 | Mailbag! 25:28

26d ago25:28

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. Diagne is a developmental big who will play behind Graham Ike, Ben Gregg, and Braden Huff this upcoming season but could be a huge piece for the Zags in the future. Today is …

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Scouting Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 targets Davis Fogle, Nik Khamenia, Isiah Harwell, and Jalen Haralson! 23:29

30d ago23:29

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have four offers out in the 2025 recruiting class: Isaiah Harwell, Jalen Haralson, Nik Khamenia, and Davis Fogle. Tobias Bass of The Athletic joins to break down the games of each of these four prospects, who are rising up the rankings. How many will the Zags land? Are they good fits for Few's system? We close the …

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Gonzaga joins 2025 Player's Era MTE, with $1M NIL payout! | What Big East media deal means for Zags 29:39

1M ago29:39

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to participate in the Player's Era NIL Tournament in Las Vegas over feast week in 2025, joining the 16-team field alongside Alabama, Houston, Creighton, Michigan, St. John's, Oregon, and many others. Unless the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis, and others adapt to this model of paying participating team…

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Is Graham Ike an All-American in 2025? | Gonzaga Bulldogs well represented at 2024 Olympic Games! 30:59

1M ago30:59

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Gonzaga Bulldogs big man Graham Ike had a terrific first season in Spokane, averaging over 16 points per game and posting multiple 20 point performances - particularly down the stretch. Will Mark Few's team ride Ike to a national championship in 2025, and can he put together an All-American season? We also discuss Ike's future - he has two years of…

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Previewing the Gonzaga Bulldogs non-conference opponents! | Dan Hurley STAYS at UConn | 5 games left 30:17

1M ago30:17

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UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley rejected the Los Angeles Lakers offer and will remain in Storrs while his team competes for a third straight national championship. Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will look to take them down at Madison Square Garden in December, with UConn returning star forward Alex Karaban while adding former St. Mary's guar…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs points per game projections this season! | How will Zags fill out non-con schedule? 27:24

1M ago27:24

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs averaged 91 points per game when they went to the national championship in 2021, can they hit that mark this college basketball season? And if so, how will those points be divided up - will Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard build on last year's total? How many points might Michael Ajayi or Khalif Battle contribute? Toda…

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Will Dan Hurley LEAVE UConn for the Lakers? Gonzaga lucky to have Mark Few | WCC matchups revealed! 28:31

1M ago28:31

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UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is being pursued by the Los Angeles Lakers and is expected to make a decision by the end of the weekend. What the back-to-back national champions would look like if Hurley leaves for the NBA, and how it would impact the Gonzaga Bulldogs who play UConn at Madison Square Garden in December. Plus, a reminder how for…

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Gonzaga makes top 4 for 2025 4-star Davis Fogle! | Zags recruiting updates | Joel Ayayi's new home 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 target Davis Fogle revealed his final four list on Wednesday, which included the Zags as well as Kansas, Creighton, and Nebraska. Could Mark Few bring the Anacortes native to Spokane? Fogle is up to 6'7 and impressed on the summer circuit, and will play his final season of high school basketball at Compass Prep in Arizona. We …

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After long recovery, where does Steele Venters fit for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Is WSU prepared for WCC? 29:35

1M ago29:35

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Steele Venters missed the entire 2023-24 college basketball season with a torn ACL, but he's ready to make his team debut this upcoming year. How will Mark Few make room for the 6'7 sharpshooter? And does Venters - who was Big Sky Player of the Year over Dalton Knecht and Dillon Jones - have an NBA future? We close the show d…

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How will Mark Few and Gonzaga Bulldogs use final scholarship? | Pavle Stosic transfers to Utah State 28:43

1M ago28:43

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have filled 12 of 13 open scholarships heading into the 2024-25 college basketball season. Will Ismaila Diagne, the 7-footer from Real Madrid, take the final spot? Or will the Zags look elsewhere? We know Nolan Traore is not an option - he's staying in France - but what about Jamari Phillips or Dame Sarr? We also d…

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Why Mark Few and Gonzaga remain elite! | Amateurism is dead | Battle 4 Atlantis matchups | Mailbag! 30:03

1M ago30:03

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have always been on the cutting edge of innovation in college basketball, and this year's decision to use scholarship spots on players who are expected to be more impactful in 2025 and beyond is another great example. While other coaches like John Calipari want to use less scholarships for fear of losing players to…

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How Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs pulled off the BEST OFFSEASON in all of college basketball! 31:37

1M ago31:37

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have had the best offseason in all of college basketball. They returned eight scholarship players from a Sweet 16 team last year, losing only Anton Watson to graduation and two non-contributors, Luka Krajnovic and Pavle Stosic, to the transfer portal. The returning group - which includes Graham Ike, Ryan Nembhard, …

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Michael Ajayi WITHDRAWS from NBA draft to play for Zags! | Is this Gonzaga's deepest roster ever? 29:54

1M ago29:54

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs got more great news on Wednesday with Pepperdine transfer wing Michael Ajayi opting to withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft and instead play for the Zags next season. Ajayi has one year of eligibility remaining, and the 6'7 wing will step into the starting lineup replacing Anton Watson. Ajayi's scoring and shooting ski…

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Will Gonzaga Bulldogs land ANOTHER international big man? | How Ismaila Diagne fits this Zags roster 31:49

2M ago31:49

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are in pursuit of Ismaila Diagne, a 17-year-old seven-footer from Senegal who is currently playing for Real Madrid. Diagne would fill the Zags 13th and final scholarship spot, and would add needed depth to the frontcourt while giving the program another developmental piece for the future. For 25 years, Gonzaga has …

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Gonzaga Bulldogs land PG of the future in Braeden Smith! | How this impacts 2025 recruiting targets 30:07

2M ago30:07

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed Colgate guard Braeden Smith, one of the top guards remaining in the transfer portal. Smith is a native of Seattle and plans to redshirt next season, giving him two years of eligibility to start at point guard in the post Ryan Nembhard era. After Nembhard struggled in the first half of his first season with t…

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5-star guard Jalen Haralson: Next Gonzaga Bulldogs SUPERSTAR? | Does Braden Huff have NBA ceiling? 32:44

2M ago32:44

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs offered 2025 five-star guard prospect Jalen Haralson almost a year ago, but the Indiana native just now indicated he plans to visit Spokane. The No. 8 ranked player in the class, Haralson has interest from Auburn, Indiana, Duke, Kansas and others, but would be an extremely welcome addition for the Zags in the post …

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Few Goes Fishing, in the Portal! 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

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Surpirse! It's FREE IRA BROWN! In the SPRINGTIME!? That's right, fans. We couldn't resist getting together to discuss all the portaling, the conference realignment, non-conference games and the exodus from Gael country. All that and a roasting shenanigans. @freeirabrown patreon.com/freeirabrown

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Who starts at SF for Gonzaga Bulldogs? Will Mark Few play a 9-man rotation? | Lineup projections! 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs signed transfer portal additions Michael Ajayi, Khalif Battle, and Emmanuel Innocenti. Ajayi could still stay in the NBA draft process, but otherwise the Zags roster is set for the 2024-25 college basketball season. We project how the starting lineup, rotation, and minutes will be distributed next year if Ajayi is …

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Could Colgate transfer Braeden Smith redshirt for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Zags to host 4* G Davis Fogle! 28:16

2M ago28:16

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly hosting Colgate guard Braeden Smith, one of the top guards remaining in the transfer portal. Smith is a native of Seattle and is considering coming to Spokane and redshirting next season, giving him two years of eligibility to start at point guard in the post Ryan Nembhard era. Could the Zags land an…

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After strong performance at the NBA draft combine, Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi has tough decision ahead 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have built a roster in Spokane capable of winning the program's first ever college basketball national championship - particularly if Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi pulls out of the NBA draft process. Ajayi performed well at the combine and showcased a 7'0.75 wingspan, but still isn't generating a ton of NBA att…

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Bryce Drew on Grand Canyon joining the WCC, facing Gonzaga, and beating St. Mary's! | Dalan to Zags! 33:14

2M ago33:14

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The West Coast Conference accepted Grand Canyon University as a full time member starting in 2025, and 'Lopes coach Bryce Drew joins the program to discuss his reaction to the news, excitement about getting to play Gonzaga and Saint Mary's, and what this rabid fanbase brings to the conference. Gonzaga will no longer get a chance to face Creighton i…

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Emmanuel Innocenti COMMITS to the Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Insurance if Michael Ajayi stays in NBA draft? 31:12

2M ago31:12

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their third addition of the college basketball offseason out of the transfer portal in Tarleton State guard Emmanuel Innocenti. Innocenti is a 6'5 wing from Italy who has three years of eligibility remaining after he was named to the All-WAC Freshman team and Defensive Team. The Zags already have a nine man …

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Seattle Redhawks coach Chris Victor talks joining WCC, facing Gonzaga, and playing at Climate Pledge 28:25

2M ago28:25

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The West Coast Conference accepted Seattle University as a full time member starting in 2025, and Redhawks coach Chris Victor joins the program to discuss his reaction to the news, excitement about getting to play Gonzaga and Saint Mary's, and how the program will utilize Climate Pledge Arena in the future. Victor also talked about the team going o…

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Gonzaga and the Big 12 talks are STALLED, now what? | Big East an option? | Conference realignment! 31:25

2M ago31:25

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The WCC's additions of Grand Canyon and SeattleU aren't specifically tied to the Gonzaga Bulldogs leaving the conference, but rumors remain about Mark Few and the Zags pursuing a new league - particularly the Big 12. However, talks between Gonzaga and the Big 12 conference have reportedly stalled, what does it mean for the future of GU's athletics?…

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Grand Canyon and SeattleU will join the WCC in 2025! | What does it mean for the Gonzaga Bulldogs? 30:53

2M ago30:53

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The West Coast Conference officially accepted Grand Canyon and Seattle University as full-time members starting in the 2025-26 season, and we discuss what it means for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The new additions brings the WCC up to 11 full time members, and for one year the conference will have 13 while Oregon State and Washington State a…

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Gonzaga vs UCLA set for 2024 and 2025! | New MTE pays each team $1M in NIL, is this CBB's future? 26:25

2M ago26:25

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs agreed to a two-year non-conference scheduling agreement with Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins. The first game will be played in 2024 at the Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, while the return game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle in 2025. Gonzaga has one four straight against th…

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Dusty Stromer has BRIGHT future with the Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Role in 2024-25 | NBA draft candidate? 32:22

2M ago32:22

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Gonzaga Bulldogs freshman guard Dusty Stromer began the season as a starter after Steele Venters went down with a knee injury, but by midseason Mark Few had replaced him with Ben Gregg. Still, Dusty had plenty of success in his first year with the Zags, emerging as a reliable perimeter defender and three point shooter. With Michael Ajayi, Khalif Ba…

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Why Braeden Smith is IDEAL final piece for Gonzaga Bulldogs in Transfer Portal | Chet loses ROY race 29:35

2M ago29:35

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly in contact with transfer guard Braeden Smith - not the Purdue star but rather a high level distributor from Colgate. Smith played high school ball at Seattle Prep and was a candidate for National Freshman of the Year in 2023 and won Patriot League Player of the Year in 2024, and with two years of eli…

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What will Khalif Battle's role be for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Anton Watson SNUBBED from draft combine! 30:03

2M ago30:03

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Khalif Battle picked Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs over Kansas State and Villanova, but will the former Arkansas guard be willing to come off the bench? And is that the right role for the high scoring 6'5 star? What else do the Zags need to do to be a national championship caliber team? Consistent outside shooting and low post defense are the b…

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