Filip Petrusev
FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert plays against San Francisco during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas. Kispert has made The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga's quest for national title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 13, 2020 03:00 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert believed Gonzaga would be playing for the

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST
Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert returning for senior season

Aug. 03, 2020 01:39 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert will not pursue professional options and is

Gonzaga's Joel Ayayi to return for junior season

Aug. 01, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi is withdrawing his name from the

Gonzaga's Killian Tillie (33) cuts down the net after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 2 Gonzaga wins 17th WCC title with 84-66 win over Gaels

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 11:25 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gonzaga stumbled in last year's West Coast Conference

Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev, right, shoots over Saint Mary's forward Dan Fotu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Petrusev leads No. 3 Gonzaga over Saint Mary's 86-76

By Nicholas K. Geranios Mar. 01, 2020 12:26 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Filip Petrusev scored 27 points and No. 3 Gonzaga beat

Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) grabs a rebound next to San Diego forward James Jean-Marie (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 3 Gonzaga beats San Diego 94-59; Morrison honored

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 27, 2020 11:13 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Growing up in Serbia, Filip Petrusev didn't know much

Gonzaga guard Admon Gilder (1) shoots as BYU guard Alex Barcello (4) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 23 BYU upsets No. 2 Gonzaga 91-78

By John Coon Feb. 23, 2020 12:24 AM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU took the fight to Gonzaga and sent a message to everyone

San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea, center, has his shot blocked by Gonzaga guard Admon Gilder, right, while also pressured by forward Filip Petrusev during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Tillie leads No. 2 Gonzaga over San Francisco 71-54

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 21, 2020 01:07 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — For the second time this season, San Francisco led second

Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev (3) drives against Pepperdine forward Kessler Edwards (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Malibu, Calif. Pepperdine won 89-77. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Petrusev scores 27, No. 2 Gonzaga extends win streak to 18

By Joe Reedy Feb. 16, 2020 12:24 AM EST
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Second-ranked Gonzaga hasn't had many ugly wins this

Gonzaga's Ryan Woolridge, right, shoots over St. Mary's Dan Fotu (42) and a fallen player the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Moraga, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
No. 2 Gonzaga hands St. Mary's biggest home loss since 2001

By Josh Dubow Feb. 09, 2020 01:02 AM EST
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Gonzaga coach Mark Few could find almost nothing to

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, grabs a rebound against Loyola Marymount forward Lazar Nekic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Petrusev leads No. 2 Gonzaga over Loyola Marymount, 85-67

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 07, 2020 01:11 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga's slow start against Loyola Marymount worried

Gonzaga guard Ryan Woolridge (4) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Francisco in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 2 Gonzaga holds off USF 83-79 in furious WCC finish

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 01, 2020 06:36 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mark Few had to think for a moment back to when his

Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev dunks against Santa Clara during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Petrusev scores to lead No. 2 Gonzaga past Santa Clara 87-72

Michael Wagaman Jan. 31, 2020 12:50 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Filip Petrusev was confident he could score every

Pacific center James Hampshire, center, grabs a rebound between Gonzaga forwards Filip Petrusev, left, and Killian Tillie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Tillie scores 22 points, No. 2 Gonzaga routs Pacific 92-59

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 26, 2020 12:11 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Killian Tillie took advantage of an off week for second

Gonzaga guard Admon Gilder (1) goes up for a dunk in front of BYU guard Jake Toolson (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Gonzaga won 92-69. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Tillie leads No. 1 Gonzaga past BYU 92-69.

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 19, 2020 12:14 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The consistent roar of the crowd caught the attention of

Santa Clara guard Trey Wertz, right, drives while pressured by Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Santa Clara 104-54

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 17, 2020 01:08 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Coach Mark Few took a moment to reflect on Gonzaga's

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) drives past Loyola Marymount guard Eli Scott (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Top-ranked Gonzaga cruises to win over Loyola Marymount

By Joe Reedy Jan. 11, 2020 06:23 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Filip Petrusev scored 16 points, Corey Kispert added 15 and

Gonzaga guard Admon Gilder drives toward the basket past a leaping San Diego guard Sabry Philip (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Petrusev, No. 1 Gonzaga race past San Diego 94-50

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 09, 2020 11:58 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs had their swagger back after

Pepperdine forward Jan Zidek (31) shoots over Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Killie Tillie leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Pepperdine, 75-70

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 05, 2020 12:08 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Top-ranked Gonzaga went undefeated through the West Coast