Anton Watson
Gonzaga guards Nolan Hickman, left, Hunter Sallis, center, and Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 88-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/2/2023

Feb. 03, 2023 01:26 AM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme shoots as BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 8 Gonzaga rallies past BYU on Strawther's game-winner

John Coon Jan. 12, 2023 11:51 PM EST

Northern Illinois forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Illinois Huskies at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/12/2022

Dec. 12, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Washington guard Cole Bajema, left, and Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, right, go after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 18 Gonzaga rolls to 7th straight over Washington 77-60

By Tim Booth Dec. 09, 2022 11:00 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Hunter Salis (5) dribbles the ball upcourt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Friday, Dec 2, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
Baylor Bears at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/2/2022

Dec. 02, 2022 11:08 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew, center, talks to his team on the floor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
No. 6 Baylor rallies past No. 14 Zags in 2021 title rematch

Dec. 02, 2022 10:53 PM EST

Xavier head coach Sean Miller reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Strawther scores 23 as No. 6 Gonzaga beats Xavier 88-84

Nov. 27, 2022 09:52 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) goes to the basket as Portland State guard Keshaun Saunders (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Big 1st half leads No. 6 Gonzaga past Portland State, 102-78

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 02:38 AM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, right, and Kentucky head coach John Calipari greet each other before an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bolton's 24 points lead No. 2 Gonzaga over No. 4 Kentucky

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 20, 2022 09:57 PM EST

North Florida guard Jose Placer, left, shoots while defended by Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Timme scores 22 as No. 2 Gonzaga beats North Florida 104-63

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 07, 2022 11:13 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, left, shoots while defended by North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Florida Ospreys at Gonzaga Bulldogs 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 09:58 PM EST

FILE - Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard (3) and forward Drew Timme (2) react with teammates after they beat Memphis 82-78 in a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Gonzaga, the preseason No. 1 the previous two years, is No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll released Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Timme back as No. 2 Gonzaga seeks elusive national title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few watches San Francisco huddle as referees review a play during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/8/2022

Mar. 07, 2022 10:24 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots between Saint Mary's guard Tommy Kuhse (12) and forward Matthias Tass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Saint Mary's Gaels 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 10:48 PM EST

Saint Mary's forward Matthias Tass, left, drives to the basket past Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/12/2022

Feb. 12, 2022 10:56 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) defends against BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Holmgren powers No. 2 Gonzaga to 90-57 victory over BYU

By John Coon Feb. 06, 2022 12:27 AM EST

San Diego Toreros Marcellus Earlington looks to a three-point basket while defended by Gonzaga forward Drew Timme in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at San Diego Toreros 2/3/2022

Feb. 03, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Portland guard Matija Svetozarevic grabs a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Nembhard leads No. 2 Gonzaga over Portland 104-72

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 29, 2022 11:10 PM EST