Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball

Gonzaga Bulldogs' stunning collapse at Saint Mary's could reshape their NCAA Tournament outlook. After a commanding first half, the Zags unravelled in the second, getting outscored by 18 and surrendering a barrage of threes to Mikey Lewis and Joshua Dent. With Graham Ike’s hot start fizzling and key turnovers from Tyon Grant-Foster, Andy Patton breaks down what went wrong in Moraga—including the B...

Gonzaga Bulldogs prepare for an epic West Coast Conference finale as they face longtime rival Saint Mary's Gaels in Moraga. With the Zags set to leave for the Pac-12, Andy Patton spotlights what could be the last true campus showdown between Mark Few and Randy Bennett’s squads, raising the stakes for WCC supremacy and NCAA Tournament seeding. Will Graham Ike cement WCC Player of the Year, and can...

Gonzaga Bulldogs dominate the Portland Pilots on an emotional senior night, clinching the WCC regular season title for the 23rd time under Mark Few. Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga's stifling defense, Graham Ike’s 19-point, 8-rebound, 7-steal showcase, and Emmanuel Innocenti's pivotal lockdown performance on Joel Foxwell. With Braeden Smith and Mario Saint-Supery firing on all cylinders from beyon...

Gonzaga Bulldogs chase a conference title on Senior Night, gearing up for a high-stakes rematch against the Portland Pilots. Can Graham Ike and the Zags secure revenge after a stunning February upset—and claim the top seed in the WCC Tournament?  Andy Patton breaks down the Bulldogs’ playoff scenario, highlighting strategic keys to victory, including containing Portland’s Joel Foxwell, improving s...

The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee revealed their current top 16 teams on Saturday morning as action was getting underway. Multiple of those teams have since lost causing a shake-up atop the sport. Duke, Michigan, & Arizona seem locked in on the 1-line. But who will join them? UConn? Iowa State? Florida? North Carolina kicked off Big Monday by beating Louisville without Caleb Wilson, Kansas f...

Gonzaga Bulldogs surge back into the AP Top 10 as freshman Davis Fogle emerges as the pivotal force behind the Zags’ late-season revival. Can Fogle’s efficiency and fearless play secure Gonzaga’s top seed in the West Coast Conference and spark a deep NCAA Tournament run? Andy Patton examines Fogle’s rise from garbage-time scorer to indispensable rotation piece, drawing comparisons to Gonzaga great...

Gonzaga Bulldogs escape Pacific with another gritty win, but questions linger over their inconsistent shot selection and three-point struggles. Can Davis Fogle’s breakout efficiency and Emmanuel Inocenti’s clutch rebounding spark momentum as the postseason nears? Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s 71-62 victory, spotlighting Fogle’s 18-point surge off the bench, Inocenti’s all-around impact, and de...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face rare uncertainty as the NCAA Selection Committee ranks them the final 3 seed despite just two losses—breaking a trend that had always seen such strong Zags teams earn top-2 billing. Can Mark Few’s squad overcome a shaky Quad 3 loss to Portland and surge up the seed lines with three games left and the WCC Tournament looming? Andy Patton breaks down the committee’s Top 16 revea...

Gonzaga Bulldogs eye a dominant finish in the West Coast Conference as they face a resurgent Pacific Tigers squad led by sharpshooter Elias Ralph. Andy Patton breaks down Pacific’s revival under coach Dave Smart, analyzes Gonzaga’s keys to victory—including defensive perimeter lockdowns, glass control without Braden Huff, and Jalen Warley’s health—and questions Braeden Smith’s shifting role in the...

Gonzaga Bulldogs dominate San Francisco Dons at Chase Center, powered by Graham Ike’s eighth straight 20-point performance and Mario Saint-Supery’s return to the starting lineup. Can the Zags turn stout defense and relentless ball pressure into a deep NCAA Tournament run? Andy Patton analyzes how Gonzaga’s perimeter defense held the Dons to just 5-of-24 from three, the impact of lineup changes, an...

San Francisco faces a pivotal test as head coach Chris Gerlufsen prepares the Dons to battle the Gonzaga Bulldogs—now featuring a red-hot Graham Ike, averaging 27 points and 9 rebounds in his last seven games. With strategic lineup adjustments, lingering questions over Tyrone Riley’s injury status, and freshman sharpshooter Legend Smiley’s rapid rise, can San Francisco disrupt the Zags’ momentum i...

Gonzaga Bulldogs brace for a critical showdown as San Francisco seeks revenge after their nail-biting 68-66 loss last meeting. Can Graham Ike’s dominant return and the Zags’ sharpshooting break the Dons’ relentless paint defense and 3-point barrage? With recent cold streaks from beyond the arc and inconsistency at the free-throw line, the stakes and pressure are higher than ever. Andy Patton break...

Following Arizona's first 2 losses, Michigan has ascended to the top of the AP Poll. Arizona fell all the way to 4 - too low? The top 5 is Michigan, Houston, Duke, Arizona, UConn. If we go just outside the top 5, Iowa State sits at No. 6, and they hosted an epic showdown in Hilton with Houston on Monday night. Jerome Tang was fired by Kansas State on Sunday. Was this handled correctly by K State?...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face uncertainty as Braden Huff’s injury timeline extends, putting his season in jeopardy. Can Graham Ike’s All-American performance and Adam Miller’s late-game heroics keep the Zags in the national spotlight? Andy Patton breaks down Mark Few’s cautious approach to Huff’s return, Jalen Warley’s lingering thigh bruise, and the offensive shifts impacting Steele Venters and Miller. K...

Gonzaga Bulldogs seize a season-defining road victory over Santa Clara as Graham Ike delivers another All-American performance, while Adam Miller and Tyon Grant-Foster notch season defining moments to keep the Zags atop the WCC race. Can Gonzaga’s surging supporting cast carry them to a final conference title before the move to the Pac-12? Andy Patton spotlights the Zags’ critical 94-86 win, break...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face a season-defining showdown as they battle conference-leading Santa Clara Broncos, with first place in the WCC and a crucial tournament bye on the line. Can star forward Graham Ike dominate again in Santa Clara, or will breakout freshman Allen Graves and the Broncos’ red-hot perimeter attack halt the Zags’ climb? Key factors include Davis Fogle’s expanded role and whether Gonz...

Gonzaga Bulldogs ignite buzz with a blockbuster non-conference opener against Purdue at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the 2026-27 college basketball season. Can Mark Few finally conquer the Boilermakers, a team that’s ended Gonzaga's tournament dreams twice and holds a 5-0 record in their matchups? Andy Patton breaks down why this marquee showdown, along with power matchups against Kentucky, UCL...

Gonzaga Bulldogs crush Washington State Cougars in a dominant 83-53 showdown, with Graham Ike powering the Zags to victory and finally earning crucial rest heading into the WCC’s toughest road matchups. Is Gonzaga ready to reclaim the top spot in the conference and silence lingering doubts about their postseason ceiling? Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s defensive clinic—highlighting Ike’s 20-poin...

Gonzaga Bulldogs face mounting pressure as Graham Ike logs heavy minutes and the team clings to a top-10 NET ranking despite dropping in the AP poll. Can the Zags deliver a blowout against Washington State to secure much-needed rest for their superstar? Rihards Vavers' hot shooting and Ace Glass’s relentless scoring pose fresh threats, raising the stakes for perimeter defense, early leads, and tur...

Alabma's Charles Bediako will no longer be eligibile to play for Nate Oats' team following a decision by Tuscaloos County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet. What does this mean for the Tide? What does this mean long term for college basketball? Louisville's Mikel Brown, Jr. went nuts on Monday night as Louisville OBLITERATED NC State. The elder Pitino once again wins the battle, despite Richard's X...

Gonzaga grinds out a 20-point win over Oregon State behind Graham Ike’s career-high 35 points, but mounting injuries and roster questions loom large for the Bulldogs. Can Mark Few keep running his big man for nearly 40 minutes a night with Braden Huff “not even close” to returning? With Ike dominating the paint and Tyon Grant-Foster sparking the offense off the bench, the Zags re-establish their i...

Gonzaga Bulldogs aim to bounce back and silence a hostile Oregon State crowd after a tough loss to Portland. Can Mark Few’s squad avoid a two-game skid and prove their dominance against a rebuilt Beavers lineup featuring towering new faces and standout scorer Josiah Lake? The stakes are high as Graham Ike looks to exploit the paint, Tyon Grant-Foster seeks rhythm, and the Zags focus on perimeter d...

Gonzaga Bulldogs suffer a shocking defeat as Portland Pilots hand Mark Few the worst loss of his coaching career—are the Zags’ NCAA Tournament goals in jeopardy? Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s stunning collapse, analyzing Graham Ike’s high-usage minutes, Jalen Warley’s underwhelming performance, and the team’s puzzling commitment to perimeter shooting. Topics include Gonzaga’s rebounding woes a...

Gonzaga Bulldogs prepare for a historic final showdown at Portland’s Chiles Center as Steele Venters and Adam Miller look to shake off shooting slumps. Could this be the spark Gonzaga’s offense needs before the regular season push? Andy Patton explores the significance of this farewell WCC matchup, Graham Ike’s critical minutes coming off a dominant performance, and how small-ball lineups and peri...

Gonzaga Bulldogs notch their biggest win of 2026 but stayed at No. 6 in the AP poll—should Illinois leapfrog the Zags with their three losses? Andy Patton dissects Gonzaga’s ranking drama, scrutinizes key differences in NET and KenPom metrics, and questions how injuries to Graham Ike and Braden Huff are shaping the team’s offensive efficiency and postseason outlook. Chet Holmgren becomes Mark Few’...