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Showcase raises more than $5 million for fight against cancer

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 4, 2021

The Showcase came back in a big way after the 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

Gonzaga will begin, end WCC schedule on the road

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 4, 2021

Gonzaga will start and close its WCC schedule on the road, including a regular-season finale against Saint Mary’s in Moraga, California. The WCC on Wednesday released the conference schedule, which begins Dec. 30 with the Zags visiting San Diego, followed by another road contest against Loyola Marymount on New Year’s Day. GU's WCC home opener is against San Francisco on Jan. 6.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

Former Gonzaga standout Zach Collins agrees to three-year contract with San Antonio

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 2, 2021

Former Gonzaga standout Zach Collins, on the mend from his third ankle surgery in 10 months, has a new NBA home and a healthy new contract. He has agreed to a three-year, $22-million contract to join the San Antonio Spurs.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

Former Gonzaga forward Kelly Olynyk reportedly joining Detroit Pistons

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 2, 2021

Former Gonzaga forward Kelly Olynyk’s NBA career will continue with the Detroit Pistons.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

Former Gonzaga standouts Joel Ayayi, Killian Tillie, Johnathan Williams and Zach Norvell open summer league Tuesday

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 2, 2021

Gonzaga has a sizable contingent of former standouts on NBA summer league rosters, including Joel Ayayi, Killian Tillie, Johnathan Williams and Zach Norvell Jr. in action Tuesday.

Sports >  International sports

‘Unique’ abilities: USA U19 coach Jamie Dixon impressed with Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren

UPDATED: Sat., July 31, 2021

Team USA coach Jamie Dixon, who guided the Americans to the gold medal last month at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Latvia, came away impressed with Holmgren on and off the floor after the team spent about 25 days together.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren gets nod as top pick in ESPN’s 2022 mock draft

UPDATED: Fri., July 30, 2021

The 2022 NBA Draft is on the clock, even though it’s about 11 months away. For Gonzaga, which had a program record three former players selected in Thursday’s draft, the 2022 event could bring more milestones.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs heading to Orlando, Corey Kispert joining Rui Hachimura in Washington

UPDATED: Thu., July 29, 2021

Most analysts had Jalen Suggs going to Toronto but the Raptors threw a wrinkle into Thursday’s NBA Draft by taking Florida State’s Scottie Barnes with the fourth pick. Suggs waited a few minutes longer before hugging family members after being selected by Orlando at No. 5. He’s the second-highest pick in Gonzaga history behind Adam Morrison, who went third to Charlotte in 2006.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Signed by Adidas: Former Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs gets down to business before NBA Draft

UPDATED: Thu., July 29, 2021

Jalen Suggs appears to be as resourceful off the court as he was on it during his one season at Gonzaga. The one-and-done point guard has assembled an impressive collection of endorsement deals even before hearing his name called in Thursday’s NBA Draft.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Former Zags Adam Morrison, Zach Collins and Dan Dickau reflect on draft journeys

UPDATED: Thu., April 3, 2025

Here’s how the draft experience unfolded for Adam Morrison, Zach Collins and Dan Dickau, with some advice at the end for the next edition of Gonzaga pros.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

Feeling the draft: Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert, Jalen Suggs ready to hit the NBA stage

UPDATED: Wed., July 28, 2021

Corey Kispert was warming up for a recent workout with the Golden State Warriors when he heard a voice from behind.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga, UCLA set for Nov. 23 showdown in Las Vegas

UPDATED: Thu., July 22, 2021

Gonzaga’s non-conference schedule, already one of the best in program history, just got a whole lot better. The long-discussed Gonzaga-UCLA contest has been finalized for Nov. 23 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a GU source confirmed.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Ira Brown on Rui Hachimura’s popularity in Japan: ‘He’s a rock star’

UPDATED: Thu., July 22, 2021

Rui Hachimura, who leads the Japanese national basketball team, and two-time world champion wrestler Susaki Yui will carry Japan’s flag and lead the host nation’s contingent of nearly 600 Olympians into Olympic Stadium. Ira Brown, who plays on Japan’s 3x3 basketball team, won’t be too far behind Hachimura during the ceremonies.

Sports >  International sports

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 >  Area sports

Inglis finishes in style to capture Rosauers Open Invitational by four shots

UPDATED: Sun., July 18, 2021

Negative thoughts crept into his mind but they didn’t stick around for long as Colin Inglis fought off a challenge from Washington State senior Max Sekulic to win the 34th Rosauers tournament in convincing fashion.

Sports >  Area sports

Colin Inglis shoots 62, takes three-shot lead at Rosauers Open Invitational

UPDATED: Sat., July 17, 2021

Colin Inglis hit it “terrible,” in his words, on the range prior to Saturday’s second round of the Rosauers Open Invitational. He didn’t hit it terrible on the course, dropping nine birdies and firing a 9-under 62 at Indian Canyon.

Sports >  Area sports

2010 Rosauers champ Kyle Kelly shoots 64, shares first-round lead

UPDATED: Fri., July 16, 2021

Kyle Kelly always enjoys his annual return to his hometown, no matter how he fares at the Rosauers Open Invitational.

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.

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 >  Area sports

Rosauers Open Invitational returns with strong field packed with past champs

UPDATED: Tue., July 13, 2021

The Rosauers Open Invitational, one of six majors in the PGA Pacific Northwest Section, returns this week after a one-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So much has changed since Scott Erdmann erased a five-shot deficit and won the 2019 event in a playoff at Indian Canyon.

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 >  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.