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Gonzaga AD calls WCC expansion ‘very stabilizing’ amid chaos in college athletics

Chris Standiford said Grand Canyon, Seattle U will provide ‘consistent scheduling models’ and more entertainment to the league

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Gonzaga AD calls WCC expansion ‘very stabilizing’ amid chaos in college athletics

Chris Standiford said Grand Canyon, Seattle U will provide ‘consistent scheduling models’ and more entertainment to the league

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Gonzaga AD Chris Standiford discusses reseating for season ticket holders: 'What we do has gotten really expensive'

'We wanted to create a mechanism for people to kind of reassess where they're at with their relationship with Gonzaga,' Standiford said.

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Does Gonzaga’s preseason ranking matter? ‘It’s about how they jell and come together’

The Bulldogs rank near the top of multiple preseason rankings from national media outlets heading into the 2024-25 season

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Gonzaga’s Ben Gregg readies for leadership role as the most experienced Zag: ‘We need to hear his voice this year’

Gonzaga assistant coach Brian Michaelson said Gregg ‘has a spirit and an energy to him that other guys rally behind’

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) and Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) celebrate after a victory over the Yale Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Nov. 2023.

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Gonzaga’s Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff set for greater roles as sophomores: ‘They’re big pillars in what we’re doing’

Assistant coach Brian Michaelson called Gonzaga’s rising sophomores ‘the guys that are gonna carry this program forward’ once this year’s senior class departs

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Gonzaga’s newcomers have ‘hit the ground running’ this summer: ‘They understand what it’s gonna take’

‘The energy the guys brought into competing in the summer was different than what we’ve had recently,’ said assistant coach Brian Michaelson

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Gonzaga’s Dusty Stromer on Mark Few with Team USA: ‘He’s coaching some of the greatest players to ever play’

'It’s pretty cool because he does treat the players the same way that he treats us, and he looks at them the same as he looks at us ... that’s super cool to see,' Stromer said

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Gonzaga's Braden Huff sets high expectations for 2024-25: 'There's definitely another jump that could be made'

‘I love the way Gonzaga plays and I think it’s perfect for my play style, so I didn’t think there was a better place to be,’ Huff said.

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How loud is Gonzaga's student section? 'I don’t think it’s matched in any other gym'

'I’ve never seen anything like it. The enthusiasm, the passion that the students have ... it’s just a really cool thing to be part of the Kennel Club.'

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Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss has a special place in his heart for Spokane: 'I owed the community something'

'I just felt like the city, the school and the community embraced me so much when I was here that, I was like, ‘if I can do any little thing to give back, I would love to do that,'" Williams-Goss said

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Gonzaga’s Graham Ike embraces Spokane life heading into his senior season: 'It’s another home for me'

‘Definitely a place where I’m comfortable, a place that I love. A place I see myself coming back to.'

Mar 21, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard/forward Drew Barham (43) reacts after a three point basket against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

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Drew Barham wouldn't trade his Gonzaga experience for the world: 'It's a brotherhood'

'A lot of places it’s a business — you go in there, make them money and you do what’s best for the college,' Barham said. 'Here it was completely opposite. It was a family atmosphere. It’s a brotherhood.'

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Ryan Nembhard on choosing to come to Gonzaga: 'One of the best decisions of my life'

‘I love it here man, I’m a Zag for sure so I love this place. This is just such a great family environment out here, something I’ll be a part of forever and I don’t take it for granted.'

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Gonzaga's Rasir Bolton keeps open mind heading into Serbian basketball league: 'Always staying true to myself'

Bolton remains a key figure in the Spokane community from his philanthropy during his time at Gonzaga

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Gonzaga's Ben Gregg raises money for second annual back-to-school shopping event

Gregg and the Mullen-Polk Foundation are raising money to take kids shopping in August

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Ben Gregg on why Gonzaga’s ‘brotherhood’ stayed together: 'I don’t think anyone even thought about leaving'

‘None of us wanted to leave. We were like, if we have the same group coming back [and we] get a couple of new guys in, I think we can make a run at it this year,’ Gregg said.

Mar 27, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kevin Pangos (4) and forward Kyle Wiltjer (33) celebrate as they head to the bench for a timeout against the UCLA Bruins during the second half in the semifinals of the south regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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Gonzaga's Kevin Pangos reflects on his basketball journey at Gonzaga under Mark Few: 'It's a family'

'I miss it here. It’s a family and people use that word for a reason. You jump in and people care about you as a person and a player,' Pangos said of Gonzaga

Dec 5, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) talks with Washington Wizards guard Joel Ayayi (17) during the warmup against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

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Gonzaga’s Joel Ayayi is ‘very happy’ playing overseas in France

'I’ve been able to see my family, play with my little brother, go see some of my sister’s games. It’s been very fun,' Ayayi said.

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Khalif Battle on committing to Gonzaga: 'The decision was pretty easy for me'

‘Coach Few and I basically shared the same agenda. I just wanted to win and to ultimately reach the next level,’ Battle said.

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Michael Ajayi on his commitment to Gonzaga: ‘I felt like it was the place to be’

'Mark Few is a really great coach. He takes players to the next level and that’s where I want to be,' Ajayi said.

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How Gonzaga’s legendary baseball coach crossed paths with ‘the greatest story in sport’

A small gesture of appreciation from Bulldogs' baseball coach Steve Hertz went a long way in setting the foundation for the men's basketball program's success

Nov 15, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Colgate Raiders guard Braeden Smith (2) reacts to his three-point basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

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Braeden Smith embraces Gonzaga’s competitive environment: ‘Everybody is just working really hard'

Colgate transfer said Gonzaga's coaching staff made him feel comfortable with redshirting next season

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Zach Norvell on Gonzaga's standard: 'Coach Few, he just expects excellence out of everybody, every day'

'Coach Few knows when he walks into the gym, everybody’s watching him ... how he carries himself just kind of reflects on the whole program,' Norvell said.

Mar 22, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Colgate Raiders guard Braeden Smith (2) dribbles against Baylor Bears guard Ja'Kobe Walter (4) during the second half of the NCAA Tournament First Round at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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Braeden Smith’s redshirt year 'can work wonders' for him and Gonzaga

Last season’s Patriot League Player of the Year has an opportunity to learn and expand his game throughout his redshirt season in 2024-25

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Gonzaga's 2024-25 team is 'loaded at every position’

Former Gonzaga guard Eric McClellan thinks the Bulldogs "have the best big in the country"