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FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Gonzaga coach Mark Few shouts during the second half of the team's West Regional final against Texas Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
No. 8 Gonzaga must replace 4 starters from Elite Eight team

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 25, 2019 01:28 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Mark Few has become accustomed to developing players at

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett all remained in the NBA draft through the

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke to enter NBA draft

Apr. 17, 2019 03:39 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke, who led the nation in blocked

Virginia players celebrate after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Way-too-early poll for the 2019-20 college hoops season

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 10:10 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia pulled off one of the great redemption stories in NCAA

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins talks to the media after the team's loss to Texas Tech during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Perkins laments "bonehead play" in Gonzaga's loss

By Joe Reedy Mar. 30, 2019 11:10 PM EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Josh Perkins has accomplished so much over five years at

Texas Tech celebrates after the team scored against Gonzaga during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Texas Tech locks down 'Zags to earn to 1st Final Four trip

By Eddie Pells Mar. 30, 2019 08:41 PM EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — One player came all the way from Italy. Another arrived from

Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, left, and Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke vie for a rebound during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Virginia beats Purdue in OT to reach Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
The Latest on the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard speaks during a news conference Friday, March 29, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech plays Gonzaga in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament West regional final Saturday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Elite matchup: Gonzaga's offense vs. Texas Tech's defense

By Joe Reedy Mar. 29, 2019 09:09 PM EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leave it to Texas Tech's Matt Mooney to succinctly sum up

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins celebrates after scoring against Florida State during the first half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Gonzaga beats Florida State in Sweet 16 rematch

By Joe Reedy Mar. 28, 2019 09:44 PM EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Gonzaga was not going to be bullied by Florida State again

Florida State forward Mfiondu Kabengele, top, blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Regional semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/30/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 07:22 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Gonzaga plays Florida State in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Hollywood sequel: Zags, FSU, Michigan back in SoCal

By Eddie Pells Mar. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — From the palm trees outside to the big men inside, the Western

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State forward Rocky Kreuser (34) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Get ready for a Sweet 16 filled with favorites

By John Marshall Mar. 27, 2019 05:15 PM EDT
Last year's NCAA Tournament was an epic ride for the underdogs, from UMBC's historic

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke, center, goes to the basket as Baylor's Mario Kegler (4) and Mark Vital (11) defend during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Slammed: Clarke scores 36 in Gonzaga's 83-71 win over Baylor

By Eddie Pells Mar. 23, 2019 09:39 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Next stop on the Brandon Clarke Dunk 'n Swat Festival: The

Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks against Fairleigh Dickinson during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
Massive growth spurt keyed Clarke's rise at Gonzaga

By John Marshall Mar. 23, 2019 02:43 AM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Summers meant shopping for new clothes and shoes during Brandon

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Fairleigh Dickinson forward Elyjah Williams, left, defends against Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/21/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:39 PM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson, center, loses the ball as he is trapped by Florida State's David Nichols, right, and Raiquan Gray, left, during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Board work, 3-point shot could fuel upsets of top NCAA seeds

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2019 01:58 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This year's NCAA Tournament features a top tier of teams that

Michigan's Jon Teske (15) and Isaiah Livers (4) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Michigan State in the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Gonzaga earns No. 1 seed in NCAA West Region

By John Marshall Mar. 17, 2019 08:20 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gonzaga had its 21-game winning streak end in the West Coast