basketball

Gonzaga sets school record with 33 assists in blowout

The first half started with Khalif Battle hitting consecutive 3-pointers and ended with Battle drilling a step-back jumper to beat the buzzer. In… Continue reading

Balanced scoring attack leads Gonzaga

Zags take over second place in WCC with 88-77 win over USF.

LeBron James (23) and Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers look on as John Collins (20) of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Lakers’ LeBron James and Luka Doncic hit the ground running

LeBron James and Luka Doncic represent different generations and different continents, drafted 15 years apart and hailing from hometowns in Ohio and… Continue reading

LeBron James (23) and Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers look on as John Collins (20) of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Perfect week no help to Gonzaga

An unbeaten week against a pair of middle- to lower-tier West Coast Conference opponents didn’t necessarily help Gonzaga’s chances of returning to the Associated Press… Continue reading

Gonzaga overcomes stagnant start to beat LMU

Bulldogs get ‘best of best’ play down the stretch in 73-53 win.

Gonzaga slips in bracket projections after Saint Mary’s loss

Gonzaga slipped a few spots in the NET rankings and another spot or two in several NCAA Tournament bracket projections after Saturday’s West Coast Conference… Continue reading

Gonzaga avenges loss to Oregon State

Zag win 98-60 to beat Beavers for first time since 1932.

Gonzaga still out of Top 25

A resounding road win against Portland wasn’t enough to push Gonzaga back into the Associated Press Top 25, but the 105-62 victory helped the Bulldogs… Continue reading

Gonzaga’s reshuffled starting unit performs well in rout

Zags beat Portland 105-62 to snap a two-game conference losing streak.

Dave Boling: The simplest solution might cure Gonzaga’s stumbles

‘It’s effort, it’s toughness’ needed for another turnaround.

Gonzaga falls out of AP top 25

The Bulldogs are out of the Associated Press poll for the first time since 2016.

Gonzaga’s Domantas Sabonis (11) pulls down a pass in front of Syracuse’s Tyler Lydon (20) during the first half in a Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament’s Midwest region at the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 25, 2016. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Gonzaga honors Domantas Sabonis with jersey ceremony

Former Bulldog star honored on night Zags lose 103-99 to Santa Clara.

Gonzaga’s Domantas Sabonis (11) pulls down a pass in front of Syracuse’s Tyler Lydon (20) during the first half in a Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament’s Midwest region at the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 25, 2016. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Defense lets Gonzaga down in OT loss to Oregon State

Gonzaga hasn’t had much luck in close games. Neither has Oregon State. So something had to give Thursday night in an entertaining,… Continue reading

Gus Williams, who led Sonics to NBA championship, dies at 71

“The Wizard” was known for his combo of speed, athleticism and scoring ability.

Gonzaga moves up two spots to No. 16 in AP poll

Gonzaga continues to gain ground in the weekly Associated Press Top 25 with its unbeaten start to West Coast Conference play. Two days after an… Continue reading

Ryan Nembhard’s return guides Gonzaga to win over WSU

Senior guard overcomes first-half foul trouble to lead Bulldogs.

No. 18 Gonzaga separates from San Diego late in second half

Gonzaga picked up its fourth consecutive West Coast Conference win, delivering a comfortable final outcome after being tested deep into the second half… Continue reading

Gonzaga’s Nembhard named to Wooden Award Midseason list

The Wooden Award trophy made a pit stop at Gonzaga’s nonconference game on Dec. 28 against UCLA at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Ryan… Continue reading

Michael Ajayi takes move to Gonzaga’s bench in stride

Senior wing vows to ‘Grab every rebound like it’s my last.’

Gonzaga keeps pedal down in blowout over Portland

Zags start 2-0 in conference.