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FILE - Jim Phelan, head coach of the Mount St. Mary's men's NCAA college basketball team, ponders his future in his office, in this Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, file photo. Phelan, who won 830 games during nearly a half-century at Mount St. Mary's, has died. He was 92. The athletic department at Mount St. Mary's said Phelan died in his sleep at home Tuesday night, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy Jacobsen, File)

Longtime Mount St. Mary's coach Jim Phelan dies at age 92

Jun. 16, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Gonzaga promotes Chris Standiford to replace Mike Roth as AD

Jun. 08, 2021 03:56 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga promoted Chris Standiford to director of athletics on Tuesday following the announcement that Mike Roth is retiring at the end of...

Mike Roth to retire after 24 years as Gonzaga AD

Jun. 07, 2021 09:46 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth said Monday he will retire on Aug. 31, ending a 24-year run during which the Bulldogs had...

Star forward Drew Timme will return to Gonzaga next season

May. 26, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, who led the West Coast Conference in scoring last season, announced Wednesday that he will return for his...

FILE - Gonzaga assistant coach Donny Daniels, left, and director of basketball operations Stephen Gentry speak before an NCAA college basketball game against Texas-Arlington in Spokane, Wash., in this Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, file photo. Former Gonzaga player and former Gonzaga director of operations Stephen Gentry was hired Monday, May 24, 2021, as an assistant basketball coach to replace Tommy Lloyd, who left the Bulldogs to become the head coach at Arizona. Gentry was most recently an assistant coach at Illinois. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Gonzaga hires Stephen Gentry as assistant basketball coach

May. 24, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

Santa Clara University President Kevin O'Brien walks off the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Santa Clara and Gonzaga in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 30, 2020. O'Brien, the Jesuit priest who presided over an inaugural Mass for President Joe Biden, has resigned his position as president of Santa Clara University in Northern California, college officials said, after an investigation found he engaged in inappropriate, alcohol-fueled conversations with graduate students. The Rev. Kevin O'Brien, at the direction of Jesuit officials, has begun a four- to six-month therapeutic outpatient program to address personal issues, including alcohol and stress counseling. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Gonzaga Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos 1/30/2020

May. 13, 2021 06:52 PM EDT

Iowa State leading scorer Rasir Bolton transfers to Gonzaga

Apr. 30, 2021 07:14 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Rasir Bolton, Iowa State’s leading scorer last season, said Friday he is transferring to Gonzaga. The 6-foot-3, 185...

FILE - Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd shouts to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas-Arlington in Spokane, Wash., in this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, file photo. Tommy Lloyd was in position to be Gonzaga's next basketball coach after Mark Few retired. A chance to coach at Arizona, one of the premier programs in the country, changed those plans. At right looking down is Mark Few. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Allure of leading Arizona pulls Lloyd away from Gonzaga

By John Marshall Apr. 15, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 file photo, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, right, calls a timeout as assistant coach Tommy Lloyd looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash. Arizona has hired longtime Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as its next men’s basketball coach, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The school says Lloyd will receive a five-year contract, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Arizona taps Gonzaga's Lloyd to lead men's basketball team

By John Marshall Apr. 14, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against UCLA, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi declares for NBA draft

Apr. 09, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) drives up court past Gonzaga guard Aaron Cook (4) during the second half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

About 17 million view Baylor's championship win over Gonzaga

By David Bauder Apr. 06, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) shoots over Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Analysis: Baylor's strengths shine in title-game blowout

By Noah Trister Apr. 06, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) hugs Jalen Suggs (1) as Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) looks on at the end of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Gonzaga's pursuit of perfection ends in out-of-synch showing

By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2021 12:00 AM EDT

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi drives to the basket ahead of teammate guard Jalen Suggs (1) and Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Baylor beatdown: Bears win title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga

By Eddie Pells Apr. 05, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) walks on the court at the end of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Gonzaga joins long list of unbeaten teams to fall in tourney

By Michael Marot Apr. 05, 2021 11:51 PM EDT

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) passes around Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Baylor nearly flawless in title game rout of Gonzaga

By Dave Skretta Apr. 05, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) fights for a rebound with Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Analysis: Baylor bullied the Bulldogs to win national title

By John Marshall Apr. 05, 2021 11:42 PM EDT

Baylor wins first men's basketball national title, ends Gonzaga's bid for perfect season with 86-70 victory

Apr. 05, 2021 11:27 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor wins first men's basketball national title, ends Gonzaga's bid for perfect season with 86-70 victory. ...