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Gonzaga wins ‘knockdown, drag-out’ battle with Pacific to move within one game of No. 1 WCC seed | Analysis

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 21, 2026

For one reason or another, it hasn't always been smooth sailing for Gonzaga against Pacific despite the considerable gulf that usually exists between the teams in the West Coast Conference standings.

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Gonzaga narrowly lands on No. 3 seed line during NCAA committee’s bracket preview

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 21, 2026

Gonzaga will learn all the important details in three weeks’ time – seed, site, region, opponent – but Saturday’s early NCAA Tournament bracket reveal gave the Zags a sense of how they’re viewed by selection committee members less than a month before Selection Sunday.

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Gonzaga begins consequential three-game WCC stretch with visit from improved Pacific squad

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 20, 2026

Even two years ago, it might have been easy to look at Gonzaga’s upcoming home swing and pencil the Zags in for two routine victories.

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Elias Ralph’s loyalty paying off for senior wing, Pacific during memorable 2025-26 season | Key matchup

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 20, 2026

If you ranked the people responsible for rebuilding Pacific’s basketball program after a decade of turmoil and turbulence, second-year coach Dave Smart would be an obvious choice for No. 1 on the list.

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Gonzaga’s Graham Ike named to late-season Naismith Award team

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 19, 2026

On the heels of his eighth consecutive 20-point game, Gonzaga’s Graham Ike was one of 30 players named to the Naismith Award Late-Season Team on Thursday morning.

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Making first WCC start, Gonzaga’s Mario Saint-Supery thrives with extended minutes against USF: ‘It was time to reward him’ | Rewind

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 19, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – Gonzaga’s surprising setback at Portland two weeks ago will follow Mark Few’s team into Selection Sunday, but if you looked at an updated version of the NCAA NET rankings on Thursday morning – one of the evaluation tools committee members will use to seed and sort NCAA Tournament teams – it may have been easy to forget an 87-80 loss to the Pilots even happened in the first place.

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No. 11 Gonzaga runs winning streak against San Francisco to 35 with routine 80-59 victory | Analysis

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – When “the streak” is brought around Gonzaga’s basketball program, it usually demands a follow-up question.

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Gonzaga forward Graham Ike earns second USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week honor

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

Mark Few was adamant Graham Ike’s play in recent weeks warranted more national attention and perhaps an All-American honor or two at the end of the season.

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David Fuchs’ defense, rebounding critical to USF in matchup with Gonzaga, Graham Ike | Key matchup

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – David Fuchs might be the only person affiliated with San Francisco’s basketball program relieved to see Graham Ike back on the floor for Wednesday’s matchup with Gonzaga at the Chase Center (8 p.m., ESPN2).

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After short stint in Spokane, No. 11 Gonzaga back on the road seeking 35th straight win over USF

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – Gonzaga was still running an up-tempo offense 30 minutes after the final buzzer sounded Saturday night at the Leavey Center.

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Gonzaga’s Mark Few says forward Braden Huff ‘long ways away’ from returning to court

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 15, 2026

Gonzaga still isn't ruling out a return to the court for Braden Huff, but it'll be at least four more weeks before the junior forward is able to suit up again as he continues to recover from a left knee injury.

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Numerous dogs have their day in Gonzaga’s 94-86 win over Santa Clara: ‘It took a village’ | Rewind

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 15, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – It was a streaky night for Gonzaga, but in the best way possible.

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Santa Clara can’t overcome Graham Ike flurries, second-half avalanche in 94-86 loss to No. 12 Gonzaga | Analysis

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 14, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara had its hands full with Graham Ike in the first half Saturday at the Leavey Center.

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Gonzaga transfer portal target Caden Pierce commits to Purdue

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

Caden Pierce won’t be joining Gonzaga’s roster in 2026-27 but Mark Few’s team will encounter the Princeton transfer during nonconference play next season.

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Santa Clara’s Allen Graves no longer flying under radar ahead of second Gonzaga meeting | Key matchup

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Earlier this week, Allen Graves offered a theory on why college basketball programs in high-major conferences probably passed up on the opportunity to recruit the versatile 6-foot-9 forward from Louisiana.

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No. 12 Gonzaga heads to Santa Clara for main event of WCC season to this point: ‘They pass the eye test’

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 14, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – It doesn’t profile as the biggest sporting event to take place within Santa Clara city limits this month, but good luck identifying a game on the West Coast Conference calendar generating more hype than the one happening Saturday night at the Leavey Center.

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Gonzaga’s Mark Few named Naismith Hall of Fame finalist for second straight year

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 11, 2026

The 2026 Final Four could be a memorable weekend for Mark Few, regardless of whether his Gonzaga team is still competing for a national championship.

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Davis Fogle’s all-around performance lifts Gonzaga in blowout of Washington State: ‘The game’s slowed down a lot’ | Rewind

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 11, 2026

Gonzaga looked dominant. Washington State looked disjointed.

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Report: Gonzaga to face Purdue as part of Nov. 2 doubleheader that will also feature Arizona-UCLA

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 11, 2026

Gonzaga’s aggressive approach to nonconference scheduling won’t change as Mark Few’s program leaves the West Coast Conference for the revamped Pac-12 next season.

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Balanced scoring helps No. 12 Gonzaga build 39-point lead, cruise past Washington State | Analysis

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 10, 2026

Gonzaga’s starters had established an eight-point lead Tuesday night against Washington State by the time Mark Few made personnel changes at the second media timeout.

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Gonzaga’s Graham Ike named to Wooden Award Top 20 list

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 10, 2026

Coming off his third 30-point outing of the season, Gonzaga forward Graham Ike was one of 20 players named to the Wooden Award Watch List on Tuesday.

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Hot-shooting Ri Vavers could give Washington State a jolt in second Gonzaga meeting | Key matchup

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

Washington State will be shorthanded at the wing position for the second time in as many games against Gonzaga, but based on who’s available the Cougars may feel they’re better-suited to spring an upset of the rival Zags than they were a month ago when the teams met in Pullman.

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Gonzaga’s stretch run to close regular season begins against improved Washington State: ‘Ready to protect our home court’

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

Someone building a list of the issues Gonzaga has encountered in recent games might include extended lapses on the defensive end, subpar shooting from the 3-point line and foul line , and the inability to find consistent offensive production from someone other than Graham Ike.

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Gonzaga turns up defensive effort in second half, keeps turnovers down in Oregon State win | Rewind

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 8, 2026

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Gonzaga players didn’t spend much time listening to the discourse surrounding their team in the 48 hours that followed a seven-point upset loss at Portland.

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Gonzaga ‘waiting to make a final decision’ on injured forward Braden Huff’s return to court

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 7, 2026

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Braden Huff won't be back on the court anytime soon, but it may not be long before Gonzaga determines whether the team's second-leading scorer is able to suit up again this season.