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Gonzaga’s Mark Few confident season, NCAA Tournament will happen

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 17, 2020

Gonzaga’s non-conference schedule will require adjustments with five games prior to the Nov. 25 starting date. Few said it’s likely several marquee games – at Texas on Nov. 13, home vs. Arizona (Dec. 5) and Washington (Dec. 12) – will be moved onto the 2021-22 schedule.

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NCAA sets Nov. 25 as opening day for college basketball games, but for Gonzaga, others, still ‘lots to work through’

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 16, 2020

The NCAA Division I Council provided some much-needed direction for the upcoming basketball season, setting Nov. 25 as the starting date for men’s and women’s games.

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Brandon Clarke becomes first Gonzaga product named NBA All-Rookie first team; Rui Hachimura on second team

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 15, 2020

Brandon Clarke was selected to the NBA All-Rookie first team, becoming the first Gonzaga product to receive the honor.

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As expected, Nathan Bittle picks Oregon over UCLA, Arizona and Gonzaga

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 15, 2020

Nathan Bittle, rated as a top 20 prospect in the 2021 class, announced his commitment to Oregon.

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Orlando could become Gonzaga’s second home during non-conference season

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 15, 2020

The Gonzaga men’s basketball team could be spending quite a bit of time in Orlando during the non-conference season.

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College basketball oversight committees propose Nov. 21 starting date

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 12, 2020

Nearly two weeks after pegging Nov. 25 for opening day, oversight committees for men’s and women’s basketball Friday adjusted to move up the timeline to Nov. 21, according to Stadium and CBSSports.com.

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Oregon prep standout Ben Gregg commits to Gonzaga

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 9, 2020

Ben Gregg waited a long time before receiving a scholarship offer from Gonzaga. It didn’t take the Oregon prep standout long to decide the wait was worth it. He announced his commitment to the Zags on social media Wednesday with the caption: “Dreams to reality.”

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Former Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams signs to play in Turkey

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 6, 2020

Former Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams, who has played portions of the last two seasons in the NBA, is heading to Turkey to continue his professional career.Williams signed a one-year deal with Galatasaray Odeabank in Istanbul, the team announced.

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Gonzaga’s Mark Few honored at virtual Dick Vitale Gala

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 4, 2020

Gonzaga coach Mark Few was among a handful of honorees Friday at the 15th annual Dick Vitale Gala, a fundraiser for the V Foundation.

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Former Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke fourth in NBA rookie of year voting

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 3, 2020

Brandon Clarke finished fourth in the voting for rookie of the year. Memphis teammate Ja Morant received 99 of 100 first-place votes from a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters.

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Local arena managers work with peers to figure out how to open up safely for fans

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

Matt Meyer has spent a lot of time in virtual meetings the past five months.

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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.