Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball

Kraziness in the Kennel is here and Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball is back! The eight newcomers for the Zags will be in action on Saturday, and five-star guard Kingston Flemings will be in the house as well - a jam packed day that marks the start of the 2024-25 college basketball season. This episode explores Kraziness, as well as the impact of Gonzaga joining the Pac-12 in 2026, focusing on how this...

Gonzaga Bulldogs make a game-changing move by joining the Pac-12 conference in 2026. What does this mean for the future of college basketball and the Pac-12's expansion strategy? Explore the implications of Gonzaga's bold step, including potential shifts in conference dynamics and the ongoing discussions with Memphis. Discover how Gonzaga's non-conference schedule, featuring powerhouses like Baylo...

Gonzaga Bulldogs make a seismic shift by joining the Pac-12 conference, setting the stage for a basketball powerhouse. What does this mean for the future of college basketball and Gonzaga's dominance? Explore the new Pac-12 lineup featuring Gonzaga, Washington State, Oregon State, and five former Mountain West schools, including Boise State and San Diego State. Discover how Gonzaga's move aims to...

Can Ben Gregg lead the Gonzaga Bulldogs to new heights this season? As the Bulldogs' power forward, Gregg's journey from a mid-season high school recruit to a key starter is nothing short of remarkable. With the potential to become the WCC Player of the Year, Gregg's performance could be pivotal for Gonzaga's success. This episode explores Gregg's career trajectory, his expected role, and his NBA...

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be the next big addition to a revamped Pac-12 Conference? As the college sports landscape shifts, the potential realignment raises questions about financial benefits, competition levels, and long-term stability for the Bulldogs. This episode explores the implications of Gonzaga's possible move, the excitement surrounding the Craziness in the Kennel preseason event, and t...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face a high-stakes challenge as they gear up for a preseason charity exhibition game against USC Trojans. This matchup not only benefits a California hospital but also provides Gonzaga with a crucial opportunity to test their mettle against a formidable opponent before the regular season kicks off. USC's basketball team, with its revamped roster of transfers, adds an intriguing la...

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be on the brink of a major conference shake-up? Recent developments in the Pac-12 Conference realignment have sparked speculation about the Bulldogs' future, with rumors swirling around additions like Utah State and the possibility of a basketball-focused league. This episode explores the intriguing prospects of the Pac-12 prioritizing basketball by potentially adding no...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face a thrilling showdown against Baylor Bears at the Spokane Arena on November 4. With potential broadcasting conflicts due to Monday Night Football, fans are eager to see how this clash unfolds. Explore the debate on whether Gonzaga should expand the McCarthey Athletic Center, known as the "Kennel," as more games shift to the Spokane Arena. The episode also examines the potentia...

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be the next big addition to the PAC-12? As the PAC-12 expands by adding schools from the Mountain West, the potential inclusion of Gonzaga as a non-football member raises intriguing possibilities for the conference's basketball profile. This episode explores the PAC-12's strategic moves to reach at least eight football schools by 2026, while also considering the basketba...

Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball fans, get ready for an exciting season! The Bulldogs' non-conference schedule is packed with thrilling matchups, including games against UConn, Baylor, and Kentucky. These high-stakes contests promise to test the team's mettle and showcase their potential for a deep playoff run. Join us as we explore Gonzaga's participation in the Battle for Atlantis Tournament, where t...

Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs revive their football program despite the high costs and logistical hurdles? This episode tackles the intriguing possibility while comparing the basketball prowess of the West Coast Conference to the newly realigned Pac-12. Explore whether Gonzaga's move to the Big East is feasible, considering geographic and conference dynamics. The discussion also covers the current WC...

The Pac-12 conference snagged Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Colorado State from the Mountain West, giving them six teams starting in July of 2026. What other steps will the conference take to get to eight minimum teams, and could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be a target - and would they even be interested? Plus, how this move potentially impacts the Big 12 and Big East, who are both conn...

Isiah Harwell announced his commitment to the Houston Cougars on Thursday, choosing them over the Gonzaga Bulldogs despite being heavily pursued by Mark Few for well over a year. The native of Idaho and friend of Nolan Hickman ultimately passed on the Zags, but it's not the end of the world for the Bulldogs who have never relied heavily on 5-star recruiting, and won't start now. Plus, Harwell head...

Mark Few confirmed that Brian Michaelson will be his successor as the head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ensuring the program's future is in trusted hands. Plus, the highly anticipated Gonzaga vs. Baylor game is on the horizon, with details still under wraps. We also dive into Khalif Battle's potential impact as a dynamic wing player and break down Gonzaga's nearly complete schedule for the upcom...

The Big 12 and the Huskies have hit the brakes on their discussions about UConn joining the conference, echoing last year's stalled talks with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. ESPN's updated 2025 and 2026 basketball recruiting rankings are out, and we break down where Gonzaga Bulldogs targets like Davis Fogle, Nik Kamenia, and Kingston Flemings stand. Plus, we explore the scheduling challenges mid-major prog...

Mark Few was the lone college basketball coach on the sideline for Team USA's Gold Medal performance in Paris in 2024, could he be the head man for Olympic men's basketball in Los Angeles in 2028? Steve Kerr doesn't plan to return, and Few couldn't be the only college coach to lead the men's team at the olympics after coach K won three gold medals while coaching Duke. Few taking over as head coach...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will navigate a second straight season without shooter Steele Venters, but this time they are more equipped to handle his absence. How will the lineup and rotation be impacted by Venters' absence, and who is most likely to step up? Today is Mailbag Monday so in addition to discussing Venters' injury, we also discuss whether the Zags and Baylor game - which could h...

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears are reportedly going to play an early season game, and the latest rumor is the matchup will be played in Mexico City - which has been a big initiative by Brett Yormark and the Big 12. Rocco Miller joins me to discuss this potential Zags-Baylor matchup, fill us in on two other non conference games on Gonzaga's schedule, and discuss matchups against UConn, Kentu...

Steele Venters suffered a left Achilles injury and will miss the 2024-25 college basketball season, his second straight season without playing a game for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Mark Few's team has the depth to shoulder his absence, but the Eastern Washington transfer and former Big Sky Player of the Year would have provided outside shooting and depth on the wing for the Zags, and now has to endure...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host Sam Funches at The Kennel in February. Funches is the top ranked center in 2026 recruiting class, and has offers from Alabama, Houston, Ole Miss, Cal, and others. As a 7'0 big man with an outside shot, he could be the next great Zags big man and is GU's only known priority recruit in the 2026 class. The Big 12 is pursuing the national champion UConn Husk...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will face the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first game of the Battle 4 Atlantis on November 27. WVU is led by new head coach Darian DeVries and his son, 22 ppg scorer Tucker DeVries. Zags are 5-0 against West Virginia, and that streak isn't expected to end in 2024. Gonzaga will then face either Louisville or Indiana in the second game. Louisville has a new coa...

The transfer portal is college basketball's boogeyman, with many reports indicating 40% of players who enter the portal are still uncommitted - a fact that is incredibly misleading and posted by folks trying to turn fans against player autonomy. Take the Gonzaga Bulldogs for example: 3 players entered the portal and only one of them transferred to a new D1 school: Pavle Stosic, who ended up at Uta...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs made the top five for 2025 four-star recruit and longtime target Nik Khamenia. Khamenia is a 6'8 forward from California who has visited Spokane twice, and listed the Zags alongside Arizona, UCLA, Duke, and North Carolina. Isiah Harwell, another Zag target in 2025, is now considered a lean for the Houston Cougars. Harwell won't commit until September 12, but it lo...

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have over 80% of their minutes back from last year, added a ton of depth and outside shooting, and are primed to compete for a national championship. Is this finally the year Mark Few and the Zags break through and win it all? We ask and answer one burning question for every team in the WCC, including how St Mary's will replace Aidan Mahaney, whether Santa Clara has a strong e...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly going to play Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears in Las Vegas in the first week of the college basketball season, according to reporting from Matt Norlander. The Zags and Bears have a rich history, including an exhibition game last season, a loss in South Dakota two years ago, and of course the national championship battle in 2021. We also take a look...