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Gonzaga’s postseason streak in jeopardy

Head coach Mark Few rallies guard Josh Perkins (13) against Saint Mary's during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb 20, 2016, at The McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. St. Mary's won the game 63-58. (Tyler Tjomsland/SR)
By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com(509) 319-0354
Head coach Mark Few rallies guard Josh Perkins (13) against Saint Mary's during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb 20, 2016, at The McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. St. Mary's won the game 63-58. (Tyler Tjomsland/SR)
Head coach Mark Few rallies guard Josh Perkins (13) against Saint Mary's during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb 20, 2016, at The McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. St. Mary's won the game 63-58. (Tyler Tjomsland/SR)

In 1999 there was no streak, just a driven Gonzaga basketball team that knew it had to win the WCC tournament to make the Big Dance. They did it, and launched a captivating NCAA tournament run that reached the Elite Eight. In 2003, the streak was young and in jeopardy when Gonzaga fell to San Diego in the WCC title game. The selection committee awarded GU with the first at-large berth in program history. In 2007, the Zags ran into a schedule with three teams ranked in the top 8, three more in the top 25 and the February suspension of Josh Heytvelt for drug possession. The Zags assumed the role of underdogs and found a way/ Jim Meehan , SR. More here .

Question: Do you think the Zags will make NCAA tournament play this year?

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