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 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) reacts after scoring against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at United Center.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs assistant coach Brian Michaelson.

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Aug 12, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) brings the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries during the first quarter at Chase Center.

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It was a weekend of celebration for Zag nation, as longtime Gonzaga basketball head coach Mark Few was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Sat

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Mark Few is in Springfield, Mass getting inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, while he and the Gonzaga coaching staff remain on the

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Mark Few is in Springfield, Mass as part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, where the Gonzaga head coach is set to be inducted Saturday evening a

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There's a reason everyone who covers college basketball is predicting a sophomore breakout season for Gonzaga Bulldogs wing Davis Fogle. Fogle was incredibly im

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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It has been a massive offseason of change for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Zags lost 12 players, and one coach, from last year's 31-4 team, including

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

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For most of the offseason it didn't look like Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs would have much competition for the final spot in the rotation - since they bare

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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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs may have gotten one giant step closer to landing their starting point guard for the 2026-27 season. Xaivian Lee, who spent thr

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Mark Few's and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their fifth transfer of the offseason - and third in the month of August - on Monday after Skylar Wicks had his eligi

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

Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

Gonzaga makes top four for former Iowa guard Tavion Banks after eligibility ruling

5 reasons Gonzaga fans should be excited for the 2026-27 season

4 Gonzaga greats who could join Mark Few, John Stockton in the Hall of Fame

Gonzaga makes top seven for 4-star Washington guard Finley Parcher

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Mark Few's Hall of Fame induction adds another chapter to Gonzaga's remarkable rise

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How Mark Few rebuilt Gonzaga's roster after losing 12 players

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Mark Few provides encouraging injury update on Gonzaga star Braden Huff

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3 things Davis Fogle must improve to take Gonzaga to the next level

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

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

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Gonzaga’s pursuit of Xaivian Lee just got more interesting

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

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

Gonzaga transfer Skylar Wicks has waiver approved by NCAA

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

Why Gonzaga needed a point guard like Javon Bennett