GU men’s basketball: Bulldogs vs. Utes
NCAA TOURNAMENT | Midwest Region - Second Round
No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-7)
vs. No. 3 Utah Utes (27-8)
Saturday, March 19, 5:40 p.m. | Pepsi Center, Denver
Watch: TV: TNT | Online: March Madness Live | Stats: GameTracker
Outlook: Questions were lobbied by numerous media outlets at players and coaches from Gonzaga and Utah.
The majority of those questions centered on Domantas Sabonis and/or Jakob Poeltl.
But it wasn’t just the media that was inquisitive about the old-school matchup of standout big men that headlines Saturday’s Zags-Utes showdown in the NCAA tournament second round at the Pepsi Center.
“Well, I’m really curious,” Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak said. “I’m just like you. It’s really hard to predict, but that’s certainly a storyline that’s going to have a lot to do with the outcome. How they guard (Poeltl), how we guard Sabonis.” (Continue reading: Defense should play huge role when Gonzaga clashes with Utah) - Jim Meehan, spokesman.com
Also: Blanchette: Big excitement develops for Domantas Sabonis vs. Jakob Poeltl - John Blanchette, spokesman.com
Photo Gallery: Legacy of success: Gonzaga’s NCAA tournament appearances through the years - spokesman.com
[11] MBB Takes on [3] Utah in NCAA Second Round - gozags.com
Utah Set to Face Gonzaga in Round of 32 on Saturday - utahutes.com
NCAA GameCenter - ncaa.com
Follow GU reporter Jim Meehan on Twitter during the game @SRJimM.
Also, follow columnist John Blanchette on Twitter during the game @JPBlanchette.
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