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Former Gonzaga forward Ira Brown charts unique path to Olympic Games

UPDATED: Wed., July 21, 2021

Every Olympic athlete has a notable story, but Ira Brown’s inspiring, implausible journey is one of a kind. “Absolutely not,” Brown responded when asked if he dreamed of becoming an Olympian during his hardscrabble childhood in Texas. “My whole life has been unbelievable.”

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

‘Gonzaga, you’re not a real university.’ Jalen Suggs, Joel Ayayi take on Texas duo in entertaining Jimmy Kimmel trivia special

UPDATED: Sat., July 17, 2021

Gonzaga’s quest to convince American television host Jimmy Kimmel of the school’s existence started in 2019 when the Bulldogs’ Elite Eight run took them to Kimmel’s home region of Southern California.

Sports >  NCAA

Former Gonzaga standouts Jalen Suggs, Corey Kispert receive green room invites to NBA draft

UPDATED: Fri., July 16, 2021

Former Gonzaga standouts Jalen Suggs and Corey Kispert have received green room invitations at the NBA draft. It’s another strong indication that Suggs, likely to be selected in the top four, and Kispert, projected by many as a lottery pick (top 14), won’t have to wait long before hearing their names called July 29 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Sports >  NCAA basketball

’Stache cash can wait: Gonzaga’s Drew Timme taking his time with NIL possibilities

UPDATED: Thu., July 15, 2021

Drew Timme isn’t glued to social media, but he certainly recognized the guy in countless posts last season, particularly during Gonzaga’s run in the NCAA Tournament.

Sports >  International sports

Former Gonzaga forward Kyle Wiltjer signs with Spanish pro team

UPDATED: Tue., July 13, 2021

Former Gonzaga standout Kyle Wiltjer will continue his professional career in Spain’s top league. Wiltjer signed with Lenovo Tenerife after playing the last two seasons for Turk Telekom in Ankara, Turkey.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

Gonzaga will entertain Texas on Nov. 13, Washington on Dec. 12

UPDATED: Mon., July 12, 2021

Gonzaga’s non-conference schedule is taking shape with dates set for several home games.Texas, the top game on the Zags’ home schedule, will visit the McCarthey Athletic Center on Nov. 13.

Sports >  International sports

Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren named MVP as USA beats France for U19 World Cup title

UPDATED: Sun., July 11, 2021

France made the Americans earn a gold medal and that’s exactly what Holmgren and his teammates did with a thrilling 83-81 victory Sunday in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Riga, Latvia.The U.S. trailed 64-59 after three quarters, but Holmgren scored five quick points in the fourth quarter and his reverse layup gave the Americans a 69-68 lead with 6:50 remaining.

Sports >  NCAA

Gonzaga’s Final Four win over UCLA wins ‘Best Game’ at 2021 ESPYs

UPDATED: Sat., July 10, 2021

Gonzaga men’s basketball’s tournament run may have ended one win short of an undefeated national championship, but the Bulldogs’ overtime thriller in the Final Four over UCLA in Indianapolis netted them a different kind of honor Saturday evening at ESPN’s 2021 ESPY awards.

Sports >  International sports

Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren scores 12 points, swats six shots in USA’s 92-86 win over Canada

UPDATED: Sat., July 10, 2021

Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds and swatted six shots as the U.S. downed Canada 92-86 Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the world rankings.

Sports >  International sports

Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, USA rout Senegal, advance to World Cup semifinals

UPDATED: Fri., July 9, 2021

Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren’s strong fourth quarter helped the U.S. pull away from Senegal 88-58 Friday at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Latvia.

Sports >  NCAA

The Battle in Seattle returns: Gonzaga, Alabama set for Dec. 4 showdown

UPDATED: Wed., July 7, 2021

Gonzaga has made it official: The Battle in Seattle will return Dec. 4 with a showdown against Alabama. The first meeting between the two probable top 15 programs will also be the first college basketball game staged at redeveloped Climate Pledge Arena.

Sports >  International sports

Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren scores 17 points, grabs 10 boards in USA’s blowout win

UPDATED: Wed., July 7, 2021

Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren had his best game statistically at the FIBA U19 World Cup as the U.S. coasted to another easy win.