Zags conference schedule set

Thu., Aug. 11, 2016

In this March 25, 2016, file photo, Gonzaga's head coach Mark Few argues a call with an official during the second half of a college basketball game against Syracuse in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament in Chicago. Few tells The Associated Press Friday, April 1, 2016, that the NCAA called to inform him officials blew the call on a 10-second violation that went against the Bulldogs late in Syracuse's come-from-behind win in the Sweet 16. Refs called a 10-second violation but the 10-second limit in the backcourt should have reset once a player touched the ball in the front court. (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)

By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com (509) 319-0354

The desire to avoid opening the WCC season before Christmas has resulted in a conference basketball schedule without byes or traditional travel partners. The WCC played pre-Christmas conference games last season for the first time and it was met with criticism from coaches and athletic directors. The compromise of eliminating pre-Christmas openers means condensing the 18-game WCC schedule into nine weeks instead of the customary 10./ Jim Meehan , SR. More here .

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