Gonzaga Bulldogs eye a national championship run—does this loaded roster have what it takes, or will lingering eligibility issues and chemistry challenges hold them back?
Andy Patton highlights why Braden Huff and Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop anchor one of college basketball’s top frontcourts, while Chauncey Wiggins' three-point shooting could be the game-changer GU needs. The episode spotlights key transfer additions, veteran guard play, and the Zags’ battle-tested non-conference schedule featuring heavyweight matchups against Purdue, UCLA, Michigan State, and Duke. Concerns around team camaraderie, three-point shooting, and rebounding depth are dissected, with eligibility questions for players like Xaivian Lee and Izan Almansa looming large. Plus, Andy Patton breaks down the finalized(?) non-conference slate—including a fifth home game versus Incarnate Word—and speculates on how Gonzaga’s exhibition lineup could be crucial for early-season chemistry.
Is this the year Mark Few captures that elusive NCAA title? The road to March has never looked more unpredictable.
Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: [https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga]
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