It’s hard to remember. Especially this time of year. March. NCAA Tournament time. All the hyperbole, intensity, heck, even the commercials, cover it up. The simple immutable truth gets buried.
The layoff before the West Coast Conference Tournament and the wait for the NCAA Tournament may be similar in length for the Gonzaga women – nearly two weeks – but they’re distinctly different.
Gonzaga forward Yvonne Ejim, left, works on her low-post moves against teammate Lauren Whittaker during practice Friday at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Zags host UC Irvine in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.