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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.

Sports >  National sports

Assisting an assist: Courtney Vandersloot aided in reaching 10 a game

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 15, 2020

Courtney Vandersloot got a little help to record her 220th assist of the season, making her the first player in WNBA history to average 10 assists a game.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

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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Sports >  Gonzaga women

Former Gonzaga player Keani Albanez hired as assistant for Santa Barbara City College men’s team

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 8, 2020

She’s been hired as an assistant coach for the Santa Barbara City College men’s team, adding her name to an extremely short list of women on a men’s college basketball program coaching staff.

Sports >  NCAA

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.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Courtney Vandersloot sets WNBA single-game record with 18 assists

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 31, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. – It was a record-breaking night for Courtney Vandersloot.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Professional dream delayed, Laura Stockton keeps family basketball tradition alive in Germany

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 26, 2020

Laura Stockton always knew she was going to play competitive basketball again somewhere.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Former Gonzaga guard Laura Stockton signs pro deal with German team

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 22, 2020

Former Zag Laura Stockton has signed a professional deal with Herner TC, a pro basketball team in Germany, the team announced Friday.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women’s basketball ‘itching to get back’ after virus concerns extended time away from court

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 10, 2020

Whatever it takes, Jill Townsend will find a way to win – and stay in shape.

Sports >  Gonzaga athletics

McCarthey family provides generous gift to Gonzaga athletics, university

UPDATED: Wed., July 22, 2020

Gonzaga on Wednesday announced a large gift to the athletic department as well as a donation to the university from the McCarthey family.

Sports >  Gonzaga athletics

WCC delays start of fall sports competition until Sept. 24

UPDATED: Thu., July 16, 2020

The WCC’s decision impacts volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s cross country, as well as traditional springs sports such as tennis, rowing and golf that also compete in the fall. The announcement doesn’t pertain to men’s and women’s basketball, which can open as early as Nov. 10.

Sports >  Gonzaga athletics

WCC office to continue working remotely through 2020 calendar year

UPDATED: Tue., July 14, 2020

The West Coast Conference office announced plans Monday to continue operating remotely for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year.