Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball

Braden Huff’s injury casts a long shadow over Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball—is an extra year in Spokane possible for the standout forward? Andy Patton explores Huff’s eligibility and the crucial role he played in Gonzaga’s season, while also ranking the Bulldogs’ most heartbreaking NCAA Tournament exits, including stunners against Wichita State and Texas. Key topics include top transfer portal targe...

Gonzaga Bulldogs intensify their transfer portal search as eyes turn to Virginia Tech’s 6’9 playmaking sensation, Neo Avdalas. Could this versatile Greek forward elevate Mark Few’s roster, or will inconsistent shooting hold him back? Host Andy Patton breaks down Avdalas’ rollercoaster freshman season, the intrigue of adding a jumbo facilitator, and his potential fit alongside Mario Saint-Supery, D...

Gonzaga eyes a dynamic backcourt shakeup as Oregon’s Jackson Shelstad emerges as a top transfer portal target. Could Mark Few’s signature two–point guard lineup see Shelstad join Mario Saint-Supéry next season, reigniting the Zags’ tradition of high-octane guard play? Andy Patton explores Shelstad’s proven scoring, 3-point shooting, and fit alongside Saint-Supéry, while sizing up strong competitio...

Transfer portal season looms large for the Gonzaga Bulldogs—will their pursuit of elite outside shooting and a shot-blocking big man reshape Spokane’s future? Andy Patton spotlights the pressing roster needs, key returnees like Braden Huff and Davis Fogle, and why Mark Few targets experienced transfer guards. Are the Zags primed to land difference-makers, or does the shrinking portal window raise...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face a transformational offseason as they prepare to leave the West Coast Conference for the new-look Pac 12. With seniors like Graham Ike, Jalen Warley, and Adam Miller departing, and big questions looming over Steele Venters’ eligibility, the stakes have never been higher. Can Mark Few reload his roster with transfer portal sharpshooters and veteran wings to keep the program’s c...

Gonzaga Bulldogs’ fail to return to the Sweet 16 after the Texas Longhorns knock them out in a tense Round of 32 battle. Did Braden Huff’s injury derail Gonzaga’s postseason hopes? Andy Patton breaks down the Zags’ frustrating loss, spotlighting Graham Ike's dominance, Jalen Warley’s resilient return from injury, and recurring struggles like poor three-point shooting and inconsistent wing producti...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face their most pivotal test of March Madness against Sean Miller’s Texas Longhorns—can they reignite their Sweet 16 streak? Andy Patton breaks down the high-stakes showdown, spotlighting Gonzaga’s urgent need for improved three-point shooting and the crucial matchup between Graham Ike and Texas’ dominant big man Matas Vokieitaitis. The analysis covers key areas like ball security...

Otega Oweh SAVES Kentucky with an all-timer! Just one double-digit seed has made the Sweet 16 each of the last 3 seasons. How many will be there in 2026? Will it be Texas? VCU? High Point? Duke is back in action on Saturday vs. TCU and David Punch. One of the biggest questions of the Tournament: Will Patrick Ngongba be in action? Was Duke's near miss vs. Siena a blip or a harbinger of issues to co...

Gonzaga Bulldogs survive a chaotic clash with Kennesaw State, extending their NCAA Tournament first-round win streak to 18 years despite wild officiating and cold shooting. Can Mark Few’s squad overcome offensive woes as they face an old foe in Sean Miller’s Texas Longhorns? Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s gritty 73-64 victory, highlighting Jalen Warley’s double-double and Davis Fogle’s breakout...

Gonzaga Bulldogs gear up for March Madness, aiming to extend their first-round win streak while facing a dangerous Kennesaw State squad led by explosive guard RJ Johnson. Can Mark Few's team handle the Owls’ blistering tempo and aggressive offense, especially after the loss of Kennesaw’s star Simeon Cottle to a point-shaving scandal? The stakes are high as Graham Ike’s dominance in the paint and T...

Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrate Graham Ike’s All-American honors, but can his dominant play and leadership guide the Zags to another deep NCAA Tournament run? With Braden Huff sidelined, Ike’s efficiency and late-season heroics become crucial as Gonzaga prepares for a challenging matchup against Kennesaw State, a team known for aggressive rebounding and foul-heavy defense. Will Tyon Grant-Foster’s rebo...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face NCAA Tournament uncertainty as Brayden Huff remains sidelined, making Jalen Warley’s presence more crucial than ever. Can Warley and the Zags power through Kennesaw State and potential matchups against BYU, Texas, or NC State without one of their top rebounders? Three WCC teams punch their ticket this year, but will the conference ever see this level of representation again w...

Gonzaga Bulldogs secure a coveted No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, setting their March Madness journey in motion with a first-round matchup against Kennesaw State in Portland. Can Mark Few’s squad capitalize on a favorable bracket, avoid early upsets, and push toward the Final Four despite tough potential showdowns? Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s tournament path, examining Kennesaw State’s st...

Mark Few provides a cautious but hopeful update as Gonzaga Bulldogs fans await Braden Huff’s return for March Madness. With Huff still doubtful for the opening rounds, can the Zags rally behind standout center Graham Ike and maintain their NCAA Tournament momentum? Andy Patton breaks down how Gonzaga’s depth—featuring key performances from Jalen Warley, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Davis Fogle—is keepin...

The Duke Blue Devils are the No. 1 team in America, but are missing 40% of their starting lineup - Patrick Ngongba & Caleb Foster. Can this team still operate as the No. 1 team? Will Arizona or Michigan pass them by? Who grabs the 4th 1 seed? Florida? UConn? Beyond the 1 seeds, who will fill out the other 12 teams to comprise the top 4 seed lines? It's a historically weak bubble - but we've still...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs secured the WCC Tournament championship on Tuesday night, what does the victory over Santa Clara mean for the team' NCAA Tournament seeding? Andy Patton explores the latest bracketology projections, which seem to point toward the Zags landing a No. 3 seed on Selection Sunday.  Plus, which teams Gonzaga fans should be rooting against in conference tournaments this...

Gonzaga Bulldogs claim their final WCC Tournament title before the Pac-12 move, as Mario Saint-Supéry’s breakout and Tyon Grant-Foster’s dominance fuel a gutsy win over Santa Clara. Will Mark Few’s squad secure a top-3 seed in the NCAA Tournament—and are the Zags ready to make a deep March run? Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s clutch second-half turnaround, highlighting key performances from Grah...

Gonzaga Bulldogs surge into their 29th consecutive WCC Championship game after a gritty 65-56 win over Oregon State, led by Graham Ike’s dominant double-double and key defensive stops. Can the Zags navigate Santa Clara’s sharpshooting and explosive Allen Graves to clinch another tournament title and solidify their NCAA seeding? Andy Patton analyzes Jalen Warley’s timely return, three-point shootin...

Gonzaga Bulldogs eye another WCC Championship berth as they square off against Oregon State and embattled coach Wayne Tinkle—can the Zags deliver a sendoff or will the Beavers’ emotional run continue? Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s path, spotlighting Graham Ike’s career-high 35-point explosion, Jalen Warley’s injury status, and the defensive keys to containing Oregon State’s lethal three-point...

Gonzaga Bulldogs surge toward Selection Sunday with shifting bracketology momentum—will Mark Few’s squad secure a coveted 3-seed, or could a worst-case WCC Tournament stumble push them as low as a 6? Andy Patton analyzes Gonzaga’s NCAA Tournament outlook, spotlighting key upsets and résumé-boosting wins, including the latest updates on Jalen Warley and Braden Huff’s injuries that could dramaticall...

Gonzaga’s Graham Ike faces a puzzling decline in foul calls and trips to the free throw line despite putting together the best season of his career. Andy Patton investigates whether WCC officiating or strategic changes are behind the numbers, weighing stats, coach quotes, and the X-factor of player roles. Is unconscious bias or a shifting Zag playbook at the root of the statistical shift? Tyion Gr...

WCC coaches snub Gonzaga Bulldogs with only one All-Conference nod despite a conference title. Did the league just give Mark Few’s squad the cold shoulder on their way out?  Andy Patton breaks down Graham Ike's well-deserved WCC Player of the Year win amid glaring omissions for Jalen Warley, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Emmanuel Innocenti. Explore the controversy around Herb Sendek winning Coach of the...

There's been a good deal of conversation surrounding Miami (OH)'s undefeated run through the season and their bona-fides as an at-large candidate should they end up losing a game (or games). The way to not mess with it is to not lose, but what if they do? Former Auburn coach and current CBS broadcaster Bruce Pearl has thoughts! What other mid-majors could make noise in the NCAA tournament? Was las...

Gonzaga Bulldogs’ shot at a No. 2 seed slips away after a tough road loss to Saint Mary’s, but a No. 3 seed is still within reach—assuming the Zags win out in the WCC Tournament. Andy Patton breaks down the tournament bracketology, discusses Saint Mary’s tactical adjustments that exposed Gonzaga’s second half struggles, and evaluates how injuries to key players like Braden Huff and Jalen Warley co...

Graham Ike emerges as the clear favorite for WCC Player of the Year as Gonzaga aims to dominate the final West Coast Conference awards before departing the league. Andy Patton breaks down why Ike’s combination of scoring, efficiency, and leadership puts him ahead of Saint Mary’s Paulius Murauskas, while also spotlighting key contenders like Santa Clara’s Christian Hammond. Can Mark Few or Herb Sen...