Gonzaga basketball hosts Creighton
Gonzaga basketball hosts Creighton on Tuesday
Q&A: Creighton will need to “score and score” against Gonzaga
The list of Division I programs with at least 10 consecutive 20-win seasons isn’t long. Kansas leads the way with 36 straight, followed by Gonzaga (28), Belmont and Oregon at 15 and Creighton and Houston at 10.
Gonzaga moves up to No. 19 in AP basketball poll
Gonzaga’s arduous non-conference schedule should provide ample opportunities to move up or down in the college basketball rankings.The Zags, No. 21 in the preseason Associated Press poll, climbed up to No. 19 in the first regular-season rankings Monday after a 2-0 start, including a dominant 83-68 win over Oklahoma.
Key matchup: Creighton’s Owen Freeman has been on Gonzaga’s radar since early spring
Owen Freeman’s conversations with Mark Few’s coaching staff never went far enough to warrant scheduling a time for the forward to see Gonzaga’s facilities in person, but for at least a handful of days there seemed to be mutual interest between the touted Iowa transfer and West Coast hoops power in Spokane.
‘We’re going into a hornet’s nest.’ No. 23 Creighton visits No. 19 Gonzaga in highly-anticipated Top 25 showdown
As season-opening wins go, Creighton’s 92-76 decision over South Dakota last Wednesday was on the more unsettling side. That was the general vibe from two members of Creighton’s coaching staff after the Bluejays wrapped up a game where they led …
Gonzaga’s Graham Ike named preseason third team All-American by Sporting News
One week into the college basketball season, Gonzaga's Graham Ike is still garnering preseason All-American recognition. After helping the Zags secure a 2-0 start with wins over Texas Southern and Oklahoma, Ike was named a third team All-American by Sporting …
Gonzaga rewind: Wings Jalen Warley, Tyon Grant-Foster pound the glass in 83-68 rout of Oklahoma
Within the larger goal of winning Saturday’s nonconference game against Oklahoma, Tyon Grant-Foster and Jalen Warley had another objective Saturday night at the Arena. Twenty-four hours before the 21st-ranked Zags and Sooners played, Grant-Foster and Warley challenged themselves to come …
Analysis: No. 21 Gonzaga outclasses Oklahoma 83-68 to extend impressive streak at Arena
After making short work of Kentucky in 2022, steamrolling Baylor last season and outclassing Oklahoma on Saturday, Gonzaga may have to wait awhile before another SEC or Big 12 opponent agrees to make the cross-country trek for a nonconference game at the Arena.
Recap and highlights: No. 21 Gonzaga dominates inside to beat Oklahoma soundly 83-68
After making short work of Kentucky in 2022, steamrolling Baylor last season and outclassing Oklahoma on Saturday, Gonzaga may have to wait awhile before another SEC or Big 12 opponent agrees to travel to Spokane for a nonconference game at …
Instant takeaways: Defense helps Gonzaga topple Oklahoma 83-68
It’s early, but Gonzaga’s defense has certainly been impressive through two games.The Zags put the clamps on Texas Southern 98-43 in the season opener, limiting the Tigers to five second-half field goals and 16 points.Gonzaga’s length and interior size bothered Oklahoma from the outset.
Tyon Grant-Foster quickly finding his way in Gonzaga’s offense
Tyon Grant-Foster had an abbreviated preseason with Gonzaga, first waiting for the NCAA to rule on his waiver and eventually going to court to gain his eligibility on Oct. 27. He’s proven to be a quick study on the basketball court, even though some rust would be understandable given the limited amount of time around his teammates and coaches.
Mailbag: Thanks to Gonzaga, outlook for Pac-12 basketball (2.0) much brighter than football
The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. How do you see the …
No. 21 Gonzaga set for first true nonconference test against ‘smart’ and ‘old’ Oklahoma team
Mark Few, of all people, understands the heavy lift that comes with transforming a low-major college basketball program into a perennial NCAA Tournament contender. Few is at the forefront of any conversation when it comes to that subject matter, but …
Key matchup: Well-traveled Oklahoma guard Nijel Pack could put Gonzaga’s improved perimeter D to the test
Before arriving at Oklahoma, Nijel Pack played 122 career games over five college basketball seasons in the Big 12 and ACC, so it was a safe bet the veteran guard probably had at least one encounter with someone on Gonzaga’s roster during his time at Kansas State and Miami.
How Gonzaga’s age, experience can give them an edge this season: ‘These guys come with a lot of battles’
Fourth-year Gonzaga assistant Stephen Gentry made just one game-winning shot during his competitive basketball career. In 2001, Gentry, who attended Fort Scott High School in rural southeast Kansas, was playing a rivalry game against F.L. Schlagle High School, located roughly 95 miles north in Kansas City. The ball found Fort Scott’s senior guard on the final possession and Gentry pumped in the shot that sealed a narrow victory.
Q&A: Gonzaga tangles with deep Oklahoma roster rebuilt via transfer portal
Gonzaga has its first real challenge in its six-week, nonconference stretch against Oklahoma on Saturday, followed by No. 23 Creighton on Tuesday. It’s not the first time GU has had back-to-back contests against the Sooners and Bluejays. The last time …
Gonzaga vs. Oklahoma (Nov. 8, 2025)
Gonzaga plays Oklahoma at home in the Kennel on Saturday.
Ex-Zag Corey Kispert embraces veteran role on rebuilding Washington
DALLAS – It is a hypothetical that Corey Kispert has occasionally pondered – what if he had not chosen Gonzaga and played under legendary coach Mark Few? Once he returns to reality, though, he quickly realizes what a great fit …
Gonzaga, Oregon to meet in future game at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena
Gonzaga’s nonconference game against Oregon on Dec. 21 at Portland’s Moda Center will be the first of two meetings between the Pacific Northwest powers over the next few seasons. This offseason, Gonzaga and Oregon signed a contract that guarantees this …
Zags Insiders Podcast: Predicting Gonzaga’s rotation, record and March Madness fate
The season is just getting started but we’re already setting records on the Zags Basketball Insiders Podcast with former GU center and current TV analyst Richard Fox and yours truly.
Next game
Gonzaga vs. San Francisco, Jan. 24
Gametime: 5 p.m.
Location: McCarthey Athletic Center
On TV: CBS Sports
On Radio: 590-AM