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Gonzaga’s Mark Few reflects on loss of coaching icons Lute Olson, John Thompson

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

College basketball recently lost two coaching icons with the deaths of Thompson, who turned Georgetown into a national power, and Lute Olson, who did the same at Arizona. Both Hall of Fame coaches made a huge impression on Few, who was fan of the Hoyas’ tenacity and toughness and the Wildcats’ fluid style of play.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few optimistic college season can happen with assist from bubbles, pods

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 1, 2020

The term bubble in college basketball parlance could have new meaning for the upcoming season.

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Gonzaga basketball extends offer to 6-9 Clackamas High forward Ben Gregg

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 26, 2020

With 2021 recruit Paolo Banchero orally committing to Duke a week ago, Gonzaga has set its sights on another Pacific Northwest target.

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Report: Four start dates under consideration for NCAA basketball season

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 24, 2020

Basketball seasons for Gonzaga, Eastern Washington and Idaho may start as early as the second week of November or as late as the first week of December, according to a report from CBS Sports.

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Former Gonzaga standout Zach Collins facing season-ending surgery

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 21, 2020

Zach Collins’ third NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers is over after just 11 games. Collins will have season-ending ankle surgery, the team announced Friday.

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Seattle prep standout Paolo Banchero picks Duke, listed Gonzaga among finalists

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 20, 2020

Seattle prep standout Paolo Banchero, who listed Gonzaga in his final six, announced his commitment to Duke.

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Former Gonzaga forward Zach Collins sidelined with ankle injury

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 19, 2020

Zach Collins missed Portland’s first-game victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and he’ll be a spectator again for Thursday’s second game.

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Former Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski gets opportunity to resume pro career

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

Former Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski, sidelined by injury since May, 2019, has an opportunity to return to professional basketball.The 7-foot-1 Karnowski is trying out with Stelmet Enea in his native Poland,

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Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert joins NABC’s Player Development Coalition

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

There’s a lot going on in college basketball these days and Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert wants to be involved on and off the court. Kispert is one of 11 Division I men’s players on a newly-created National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Player Development Coalition.

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Former Gonzaga forward and new Portland assistant police chief Mike Leasure looks to build trust in the Rose City amid unrest

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 18, 2020

As Mike Leasure looks out the window of his downtown Portland Police Department office, he sees remnants of the city's unrest.

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Former Gonzaga stars make impact in NBA restart

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 15, 2020

The NBA bubble has seen Zag vs. Zag, Zag replacing Zag, Zags hurting and Zags thriving.

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College basketball trying to formulate game plan to play while pandemic has forced fall delays

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 13, 2020

Wheels are turning in college basketball circles in hopes of having a season and an NCAA Tournament.