Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

Andy Patton is a diehard fan and alumnus of Gonzaga, graduating in 2013. He’s been the host of the Locked On Zags podcast covering Gonzaga basketball since 2021, and one of two co-hosts on the Locked On College Basketball podcast since 2022. In addition to covering college basketball, Andy has dabbled in sports writing and podcasting across nearly every major sport dating back to 2017. He was a beat writer covering the Seattle Seahawks from 2017–2021 for USA TODAY, where he also spent one year each covering the USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks, and had a stint as the lead writer for College Sports Wire. Andy has also written about the NBA, NHL, and MLB for various news outlets through TEGNA, including KREM in Spokane, CBS8 in San Diego, and KING 5 in Seattle. After stints in Spokane and Seattle, Andy is back in Oregon near his hometown with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Utah State Aggies guard Mason Falslev (12) guards UCLA Bruins guard Dylan Andrews (2) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena.

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Gonzaga recruit Luca Foster watches the Bulldogs’ game against Northwest at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) reacts after a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena.

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Dec 30, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Chauncey Wiggins (7) dribbles in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center.

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Most media outlets didn't list Mark Few's Gonzaga Bulldogs among the top winners out of the transfer portal earlier this summer. Even with quality roster additi

Dec 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Saint Francis Red Flash guard Skylar Wicks (8) dribbles against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half at Cintas Center.

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The flurry of roster moves for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs continued on Monday, although this time it wasn't a new transfer portal addition...exactly. Sky

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few looks on against Southern Utah on Nov. 17, 2025, at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington.

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Even though Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs don't have a complete roster, last week's transfer portal additions have the national media back on board. Gonzaga

Nov 19, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett (0) drives for the basket against Marquette Golden Eagles guard Nigel James Jr. (0) during the first half at Fiserv Forum.

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs spent most of July, and the early part of August, without a single point guard on their roster - thanks to the shocking depart

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Tre Holloman (5).

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It's mid-August and Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs still have at least one open roster spot heading into the 2026-27 season, thanks to a flurry of late depar

Dec 22, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Chauncey Wiggins (7).

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have been in roster building mode this entire offseason, thanks to multiple surprise departures and the recent court rulings w

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) grabs a pass during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs currently have 12 of 15 roster spots full as they look to put the finishing touches on the first group to play in the new look

Feb 25, 2021; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Oumar Ballo (21) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) warm up before a game against the Santa Clara Broncos at McCarthey Athletic Center.

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Mario Saint-Supery won't be the only former Gonzaga player on the floor for Valencia Basket this upcoming season. Oumar Ballo, who spent one year with the Zags

Nov 19, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett (0) shoots during the first half against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Fiserv Forum.

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs struck twice this week via the transfer portal, securing two fifth year seniors who recently received eligibility thanks to la

Feb 24, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, at the House Chamber before President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington on Tuesday

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Amidst the complete and utter chaos that college basketball has become, thanks to the NCAA's inconsistent rollout of the new 5-in-5 rules, a proverbial light at

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The saga of former Gonzaga Bulldogs commit Jack Kayil continues. On Friday Kayil's club in Germany, Alba Berlin, announced a 5-year extension with the 20-year-o

Feb 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Chauncey Wiggins (7).

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs bolstered their frontcourt in a major way on Monday, landing a commitment from former Florida State forward Chauncey Wiggins.

Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

4 Pac-12 teams Gonzaga should be most worried about in 2026-27

Mark Few has some big decisions to make with Gonzaga’s loaded roster

Gonzaga’s pursuit of Xaivian Lee just got more interesting

What’s next for Gonzaga after Skylar Wicks is cleared to play?

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Gonzaga emerges as one of the biggest winners of college basketball’s 5-in-5 transfer portal window

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Gonzaga transfer Skylar Wicks has waiver approved by NCAA

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Gonzaga lands just outside the top 10 in latest CBS Sports rankings

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Why Gonzaga needed a point guard like Javon Bennett

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Could former NC State guard Tre Holloman fill Gonzaga's final roster spot?

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Gonzaga may have built one of college basketball's best frontcourts

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3 transfers Gonzaga could target for its final roster spot

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Former Gonzaga big man joins Mario Saint-Supery in signing with Valencia

Gonzaga's updated starting lineup and rotation after adding two transfers

What the Protect College Sports Act could mean for Gonzaga and conference realignment

Former Gonzaga commit Jack Kayil signs five-year deal to stay in Germany

Gonzaga lands elite shooter Chauncey Wiggins