Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball

Gonzaga Bulldogs eye a national championship future as Pac-12 membership promises an influx of revenue and renewed ambition. Are media rights deals truly the determining factor for Gonzaga’s spending power, or are there bigger financial considerations at play? Andy Patton unpacks Senator Cantwell’s comments, demystifies the Pac-12’s revenue landscape, and explores the innovative ways Gonzaga lever...

Gonzaga Bulldogs shake up their non-conference schedule, swapping Kentucky for a first-ever showdown with LSU—whose roster, under Will Wade, could be the most controversial in college basketball. Can the Zags extend their dominance at Spokane Arena against a Tigers squad packed with eligibility questions and international talent? Andy Patton breaks down why LSU’s player situation could impact both...

Gonzaga Bulldogs target top remaining 2026 recruit Alex Constanza as a youth movement reshapes the roster. Can Mark Few land the nation’s highest-rated uncommitted prospect to boost Gonzaga’s depth in the backcourt? Andy Patton breaks down Constanza’s unique skill-set, the fierce competition from programs like Auburn and Creighton, and how the 6'8 wing could impact the Bulldogs’ rotation. The epis...

Gonzaga Bulldogs’ Braden Huff shockingly omitted from Field of 68’s Top 50 returners list—does this fuel his All-American campaign? Andy Patton breaks down Huff’s elite efficiency, high-scoring performances against powerhouse programs like Kentucky, UCLA, and Alabama, and questions the rationale behind this major snub as Huff gears up for a breakout senior season. The episode also spotlights Graha...

Jack Kayil's agent slams college basketball, closing the door on the German guard’s Gonzaga future and sparking questions about player development paths. Will Gonzaga recover from this surprise roster shakeup ahead of their inaugural Pac-12 season? Andy Patton breaks down the aftermath of Kayil's departure, exploring its causes, the agent’s controversial statements, and possible impacts on both NC...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face pressing offseason questions as Mark Few’s roster looks thin on guards and three-point shooters. With Jack Kayil staying in the NBA draft and Mario Saint-Supery set to lead the backcourt alongside Isiah Harwell and Davis Fogle, can the Zags address their outside shooting woes after the departure of key veterans? Is there enough depth and talent to compete in the increasingly...

Isiah Harwell officially signs with the Gonzaga Bulldogs, putting the spotlight on his potential breakout sophomore season. With Jack Kayil staying in the NBA Draft, Harwell emerges as the likely starting shooting guard, but can he overcome last year’s injury woes and bolster Gonzaga’s backcourt depth? Andy Patton explores how Harwell’s recovery and development may shape the team’s ceiling, and wh...

Gonzaga Bulldogs target elite outside shooting with eyes on transfer wing Scotty Middleton. Could his arrival be the missing piece for Mark Few’s squad after last season’s three-point struggles? Andy Patton breaks down Middleton’s statistical profile, including his 39% career mark from beyond the arc across Ohio State, Seton Hall, and Tulane.  The episode explores Middleton’s projected fit within...

NCAA’s controversial crackdown on international pros could upend Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball and alter the college hoops landscape overnight. Will key recruits like Izan Almansa ever suit up for Mark Few’s squad, and did the shifting eligibility rules push Jack Kayil to stay in the NBA draft? Andy Patton breaks down the NCAA’s abrupt decision to restrict players with international professional exp...

Kentucky Wildcats cancel their high-profile series with Gonzaga Bulldogs—was it fear after last year’s 35-point blowout or a sign of shifting college basketball priorities? Andy Patton breaks down the fallout: Mark Pope’s decision, financial incentives driving marquee matchups to neutral sites like T-Mobile Arena, and whether powerhouse programs are softening their non-conference schedules. Key to...

Gonzaga Bulldogs target high-scoring transfer James White as their backcourt search intensifies. After a breakout season at New Orleans, White faces scrutiny over a past suspension for sports gambling—though he’s since been cleared of wrongdoing and reinstated. Could White become the Zags’ next downhill threat, or does his inconsistent shooting and defensive question marks raise bigger concerns fo...

Gonzaga Basketball heats up the recruiting trail, targeting five-star small forward DeMarcus Henry after securing an early commitment from Dooney Johnson for the 2027 class. Can the Bulldogs out-recruit powerhouse programs like Kentucky, North Carolina, and Ohio State for Henry, whose athletic pedigree and defensive versatility have scouts buzzing? Host Andy Patton spotlights Gonzaga’s top priorit...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face a critical decision as Jack Kayil’s NBA draft uncertainty forces the program to reconsider its roster strategy. Will Mark Few fill Kayil's spot now or gamble on his return and risk missing out on top targets? Andy Patton explores how international rules and NIL agreements impact the Zags' approach, highlighting examples from other powerhouse programs grappling with similar di...

Gonzaga Bulldogs must target Big West scoring leader Hamad Mousa as a transfer portal backcourt addition after Jack Kayil opts to stay in the NBA Draft. Could Mousa’s elite scoring and size transform Mark Few’s lineup for a deep postseason run? Andy Patton breaks down Mousa’s explosive numbers at Cal Poly, his standout three-level scoring, and potential fit alongside Mario Saint-Supery, Davis Fogl...

Gonzaga Bulldogs scramble to replace Jack Kayil after his NBA draft decision, eyeing Coastal Carolina transfer RaSheed Jones as the potential answer in the backcourt. Can Jones’ elite shooting and downhill scoring fill the gap and boost Mark Few’s offense? Host Andy Patton evaluates Jones’ career trajectory, from JuCo ball in Florida to being a high-volume threat from deep at Coastal Carolina, and...

Gonzaga Bulldogs shake up their frontcourt with the arrival of Izan Almansa, a high-motor big man from Real Madrid and former G League Ignite standout. Could Almanza’s elite rebounding and versatile passing be the missing piece for Mark Few’s squad as they chase a deep tournament run? Andy Patton breaks down Almansa’s NBA-level scouting reports, his fit alongside Braden Huff and Massamba Diop, and...

Gonzaga Bulldogs rocked as Jack Kayil spurns Spokane for the NBA Draft, throwing Mark Few’s national title hopes into question. Can Isiah Harwell step up as the new starting shooting guard, or will Gonzaga’s backcourt depth become their Achilles’ heel? Andy Patton unpacks Kayil’s surprising decision, shares exclusive insights on NBA first-round feedback, and analyzes immediate roster impacts for t...

Gonzaga Bulldogs community mourns the tragic passing of Brandon Clarke at age 29, raising urgent questions about athlete wellness and off-court challenges. How will Clarke’s legacy inspire future Zags, Memphis Grizzlies fans, and the broader basketball world? Host Andy Patton reflects on Clarke’s All-American impact during the storied 2018-19 Gonzaga season, his record-setting shot-blocking, and p...

Gonzaga Bulldogs land a game-changing commitment as former G League Ignite and Real Madrid big man Izan Almansa joins Mark Few's squad. How will Almansa’s unique journey—from NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge participant to the Zags’ frontcourt—reshape college basketball’s new era? Andy Patton breaks down Almansa’s projected role alongside Massamba Diop and Braden Huff, spotlighting his elite re...

Gonzaga Bulldogs could unlock key international talent as assistant coach Jorge Sanz heads to Spain to work with the country's top young prospects—could this connection reshape the Zags' 2026–27 roster? Eyes are on Lucas Mari (Vermont), Valentino Pinedo (UNC Greensboro), and Spanish forward Michael Caicedo as potential future additions, with Jorge Sanz's longstanding ties to Spanish basketball fue...

Gonzaga Bulldogs target high-scoring guard Jeremiah Johnson as the final puzzle piece for a stacked roster. Could his dynamic offense and elite free throw shooting be the X-factor Mark Few needs? Andy Patton examines Johnson’s journey from Green Bay to Campbell, his eye-catching shooting stats, and why top programs like Oklahoma, TCU, and Seton Hall are vying for his commitment. Potential roles fo...

Gonzaga Bulldogs stack their schedule with national powerhouses as the NCAA tournament expands to 76 teams—can Mark Few’s squad turn this challenging slate into a Final Four run? Andy Patton and Rocco Miller break down Gonzaga’s loaded non-conference lineup, featuring marquee matchups against Purdue, Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky, and Creighton. The duo analyzes the impact of Gonzaga’s participat...

Gonzaga Bulldogs fans get a major boost as five-star guard Isiah Harwell looks set to join the backcourt, withdrawing from the NBA G League Combine and tilting the scales toward Spokane. Can Harwell, fresh off a challenging season at Houston after an ACL injury, provide the spark Mark Few’s squad needs alongside fellow newcomer Jack Kayil? Andy Patton breaks down Kayil’s rise as Bundesliga Under-2...

Gonzaga Bulldogs reload their frontcourt as Massamba Diop arrives from Arizona State—could he become the program’s top transfer big man yet? Andy Patton explores where Diop stacks up among past Zags transfers, draws NBA comps like Ryan Kalkbrenner, and examines if Diop’s defensive prowess will finally bring Gonzaga’s transfer center experiment success. Key stats, historical context, and style comp...

Gonzaga Bulldogs eye high-scoring Georgia Tech transfer Akai Fleming in a bid to strengthen their guard depth. Can Fleming’s elite free-throw shooting and late-season surge make him Gonzaga’s next breakout star? Andy Patton examines Fleming’s fit alongside returning standouts Davis Fogle and Mario Saint-Supery, exploring how his attacking style could inject new energy into Mark Few’s backcourt. Th...