Gorilla Is Off Zags’ Back

Gonzaga guard Kyle Dranginis (3) makes a pass in the first half of a third round NCAA men’s tournament basketball game, Sunday, at KeyArena in Seattle. (SR photo: Colin Mulvany)

You could see it when their eyes locked – Gary Bell Jr., Kyle Dranginis and Kevin Pangos – in the final 90 seconds, and broad smiles instantly creased each of their faces. You could see it in the hugs coach Mark Few laid on Pangos and Kyle Wiltjer, which surely left bruises if not vertebrae damage. You could see it, well, you could see it posted online in a video of a raucous postgame celebration behind closed doors. You could see it in Eric McClellan’s backflip – and the encore, something approximating a handstand by the giddy, silly coach. Mark Few. Doing handstands. Really. The only bigger break in character would be if he headed to the fishing hole with a Folgers can full of nightcrawlers/ John Blanchette , SR. More here .

Game story: Gonzaga men dominate Iowa /Jim Meehan, SR
Women’s game story: GU women upset third-seeded Oregon State /Thomas Clouse, SR

Question: Are you exhaling today?