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Graves entertains the crowd again as Zags prepare to dance with second-seeded Kentucky on Sunday

Gonzaga coach Kelly Graves is pumped up after earning another trip to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. (Dan Pelle)
Gonzaga coach Kelly Graves is pumped up after earning another trip to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. (Dan Pelle)

KINGSTON, R.I. - Forget dunking a basketball.

Gonzaga women's basketball coach Kelly Graves' excitement prior to the final practice before his 11th-seeded Bulldogs face No. 2-seeded Kentucky tomorrow was all about Dunkin Donuts. Graves made his first trip to the famed joint last night on a walk.

The press conference remark, which will likely make its way into all the media coverage today, showcased how loose the Zags are during their cross-country trip for their Sweet 16 dance with the Wildcats. One thing about Graves and the Zags - they know how to let the good times roll, as highlighted in this morning's feature on sophomore guard Haiden Palmer.

More coverage later from myself and a picture story from S-R photographer Colin Mulvany.

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