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Gonzaga: No excuses, all credit to Baylor for title-game victory

UPDATED: Tue., April 6, 2021

Gonzaga handled everything in its path – ranked opponents, silent arenas, COVID-19 curveballs and the pressure that accompanies an unbeaten record and season-long No. 1 ranking – except for the final exam.

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John Blanchette: Gonzaga’s national title dreams not deterred by a second close call in four years

UPDATED: Tue., April 6, 2021

That so much has been achieved at Gonzaga in 23 short years has led to people needing the final stamp now – or to fearing that the door will slam shut any minute when the basketball gods finally figure out what's been going on when they weren't looking.

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Early projections peg Gonzaga as championship contender next season

UPDATED: Tue., April 6, 2021

As sure as ‘One Shining Moment’ puts a bow on the college basketball season, the first glance at next year begins just hours later with the release of way-too-early polls and national championship favorites.

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Baylor coach Scott Drew credits ex-Gonzaga assistant John Jakus for devising ‘great scouting report’ in title game

UPDATED: Mon., April 5, 2021

The name of John Jakus, Gonzaga's former director of operations, came up twice when Scott Drew met with members of the media after Baylor's 86-70 rout of the Bulldogs in the national championship.

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Analysis: Baylor dominates title game, keeps Gonzaga searching for first championship

UPDATED: Mon., April 5, 2021

Gonzaga’s nightmare scenario started early. Two offensive rebounds and the first of Baylor’s frequent second-chance opportunities on its first possession.

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John Blanchette: Gonzaga searching for proper perspective on losing perfection after title-game beatdown by Baylor

UPDATED: Mon., April 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – What is the flip side of perfection?

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Former Gonzaga players react to national championship game loss to Baylor

Mon., April 5, 2021

Former Gonzaga players react to national championship game loss to Baylor

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TV Take: Gonzaga comes out ‘a little flat’ as Baylor pounces on Zags to win national title

UPDATED: Mon., April 5, 2021

A Gonzaga season that began with a bang seemingly a lifetime ago, ended Monday night with a whisper.

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Difference makers: Jared Butler, MaCio Teague lead big night by Baylor’s guards

UPDATED: Mon., April 5, 2021

Difference makers and turning point from the NCAA national championship game between Gonzaga and Baylor on April 5, 2021, in Indianapolis

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Jalen Suggs, Drew Timme earn all-tournament nods despite Gonzaga’s championship loss

UPDATED: Tue., April 6, 2021

Jalen Suggs and Drew Timme didn't collect the hardware they were chasing in Indianapolis, but Gonzaga's top two players at the 2021 NCAA Tournament still left Lucas Oil Stadium with some recognition.

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Gonzaga: No excuses, all credit to Baylor for title-game victory

John Blanchette: Gonzaga’s national title dreams not deterred by a second close call in four years

Early projections peg Gonzaga as championship contender next season

Baylor coach Scott Drew credits ex-Gonzaga assistant John Jakus for devising ‘great scouting report’ in title game

Analysis: Baylor dominates title game, keeps Gonzaga searching for first championship

John Blanchette: Gonzaga searching for proper perspective on losing perfection after title-game beatdown by Baylor

Former Gonzaga players react to national championship game loss to Baylor

TV Take: Gonzaga comes out ‘a little flat’ as Baylor pounces on Zags to win national title

Difference makers: Jared Butler, MaCio Teague lead big night by Baylor’s guards

Jalen Suggs, Drew Timme earn all-tournament nods despite Gonzaga’s championship loss

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Highlights: No. 6 Gonzaga 101, No. 8 Baylor 63

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Gonzaga-Baylor postgame interview: Brandon Clarke