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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

Mike Lemcke, from Richmond, Va., sits in an empty Greensboro Coliseum after the NCAA college basketball games were cancelled at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 12, 2020. The biggest conferences in college sports all canceled their basketball tournaments because of the new coronavirus, seemingly putting the NCAA Tournament in doubt. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 12, 2020 12:35 PM EDT
March Madness came to a screeching halt before a bracket could even be filled

Gonzaga's Ryan Woolridge reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Francisco in the West Coast Conference men's tournament Monday, March 9, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Ayayi helps No. 2 Gonzaga outlast San Francisco in WCC semi

By Danny Webster Mar. 09, 2020 11:20 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joel Ayayi is always ready whenever his team needs him.

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

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 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

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

Gonzaga guard Ryan Woolridge (4) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Detroit Mercy in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Texas trio providing big contributions for No. 1 Gonzaga

By Tim Booth Jan. 07, 2020 05:16 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Growing up in the Dallas area, Ryan Woolridge and Admon

Portland forward Tahirou Diabate, left, defends against Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)
Tillie scores 22, top-ranked Gonzaga downs Portland 85-72

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 03, 2020 12:15 AM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Challenged by Portland to open conference play, top

Detroit Mercy forward Willy Isiani, right, shoots over Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Petrusev leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Detroit Mercy 93-72

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 30, 2019 10:58 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Top-ranked Gonzaga beat Detroit Mercy by 21 points in its

No. 2 Gonzaga pounds Eastern Washington 112-77, eyes No. 1

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 21, 2019 07:09 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Coach Mark Few of No. 2 Gonzaga has a thought on how to

Gonzaga guard Ryan Woolridge (4) shoots over North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 2 Gonzaga leaves North Carolina blue after 94-81 victory

By Tim Booth Dec. 18, 2019 11:08 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert turned, put his hands out and gave a little

North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/18/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 09:34 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) drives past Arizona forward Ira Lee in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 6 Gonzaga withstands late run to beat No. 15 Arizona

By John Marshall Dec. 15, 2019 12:24 AM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Sixth-ranked Gonzaga was at its efficient best at both

Gonzaga's Killian Tillie (33) and Filip Petrusev (3) reach for a rebound with Washington's Isaiah Stewart (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 9 Gonzaga uses late 3s to beat No. 22 Washington 83-76

By Tim Booth Dec. 08, 2019 09:12 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — One glance at the shot clock told Killian Tillie there was no

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, dunks in front of Texas Southern guard Jordan Andrews during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Gonzaga won 101-62. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Kispert leads No. 9 Gonzaga over Texas Southern 101-62

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 04, 2019 11:15 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Joel Ayayi found out Wednesday morning he would be in No.