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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

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

Gonzaga's Corey Kispert (24) celebrates with Zach Norvell Jr. (23) after scoring 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/Rick Bowmer)
No drama: No. 1 Zags roll past Fairleigh Dickinson in NCAAs

By Eddie Pells Mar. 21, 2019 09:43 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — When it comes to a 16 seed beating a 1, it's still true —

St. Mary's Jordan Ford, center, and teammates celebrate after defeating Gonzaga 60-47 in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament title, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Saint Mary's knocks off No. 1 Gonzaga 60-47 for WCC title

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2019 11:51 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Saint Mary's heard for weeks about the NCAA Tournament bubble. First

Gonzaga's Josh Perkins (13) tries to steal the ball from Pepperdine's Eric Cooper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game at the West Coast Conference tournament, Monday, March 11, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 1 Gonzaga blows out Pepperdine 100-74 in WCC semifinals

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 11, 2019 11:23 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Norvell Jr. doesn't believe there is a team in the country that

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) shoots against Saint Mary's guard Tommy Kuhse (12) and forward Matthias Tass (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
No. 1 Gonzaga wins 20th straight, 69-55 over Saint Mary's

By Josh Dubow Mar. 03, 2019 12:01 AM EST
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Josh Perkins scored 19 points and Brandon Clarke sparked a big

Pacific's Jeremiah Bailey, left, defends against Gonzaga's Geno Crandall (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Stockton, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Clarke, Hachimura lead No. 1 Gonzaga past Pacific 86-66

By Michael Wagaman Mar. 01, 2019 01:40 AM EST
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — A renewed focus on defense helped Gonzaga get back to the No.

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura, left, and BYU forward Gavin Baxter go after a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Norvell, Hachimura lead No. 2 Gonzaga past BYU, 102-68

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 24, 2019 12:15 AM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Rui Hachimura had to think for a bit when asked how No. 2

Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) shoots over Pepperdine guard Colbey Ross (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Hachimura leads No. 2 Gonzaga over Pepperdine 92-64

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 21, 2019 11:03 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — On a night when Josh Perkins became the career assist leader at

San Diego guard Finn Sullivan, left, shoots as Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Hachimura, Gonzaga use strong 2nd half to beat USD 79-67

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 17, 2019 12:16 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — For the first 20 minutes Saturday night, Rui Hachimura and the

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke, right, is fouled as he shoots by Loyola Marymount forward Zafir Williams (1) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 3 Gonzaga uses late run to defeat Loyola Marymount

By Joe Reedy Feb. 15, 2019 01:16 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Third-ranked Gonzaga was trailing midway through the second half

San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith, left, speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Clarke leads No. 4 Gonzaga over San Francisco 92-62

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 07, 2019 11:48 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Fourth-ranked Gonzaga was clinging to a three-point lead over

Gonzaga forward Jeremy Jones (22) blocks a shot by San Diego guard Joey Calcaterra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Hachimura leads No. 4 Gonzaga over San Diego 85-69

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 02, 2019 10:14 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — San Diego always seems to play Gonzaga tough, making the

BYU forward Yoeli Childs (23) passes the ball as Gonzaga's Josh Perkins (13) and Rui Hachimura (21) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 4 Gonzaga routs BYU 93-63 for 28th straight WCC road win

By John Coon Feb. 01, 2019 01:12 AM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The way No. 4 Gonzaga is dominating West Coast Conference

Santa Clara forward Henrik Jadersten (3) blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 4 Gonzaga cruises past Santa Clara 98-39

By Michael Wagaman Jan. 25, 2019 01:05 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With about 4½ minutes left in the first half, a section of