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Gonzaga Bulldogs 2022-23 season in review: Forward Ben Gregg | Will he be a breakout star in 2024? Apr 18, 2023

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg had his best season in Spokane last year, passing Efton Reid on the depth chart and showcasing his tenacious offensive rebounding and outside shooting. We discuss his history, how he ended up at GU a semester early, and his performance this past year.

We then look at my best and worst case scenario projections for Gregg from October of last year, and how true they ended up coming this season.

We close out the show discussing Gregg's role next season, and what that could look like without Drew Timme or Reid. Will Anton Watson come back? Are Kaden Perry and Braden Huff playing time threats? What about Graham Ike? All right here!

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Gonzaga transfer portal target: Is Graham Ike a good fit for Zags? | Which guard will GU land? | NIL's impact Apr 17, 2023

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While Ryan Nembhard was in Spokane this weekend, reports surfaced that Wyoming center Graham Ike was also visiting with Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Could Ike be a solid replacement for Drew Timme, or is he too similar to Anton Watson?

Nembhard is set to visit Tommy Lloyd and Arizona next, and if the Zags ultimately lose out they are still heavily involved with both Taran Armstrong and Steven Ashworth - who would be the better fit and why?

We close out the show discussing how NIL has reshaped transferring in college basketball, and whether Gonzaga is behind the curve and how much this could impact roster building for them going forward.

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Will Gonzaga land Creighton transfer Ryan Nembhard over Arizona? | Recapping all 8 Zags in the NBA Apr 14, 2023

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Former Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard is in Spokane visiting Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, along with his older brother Andrew Nembhard. Ryan is set to visit Tommy Lloyd and Arizona next, but could the Zags find a way to swing the top-tier point guard to GU?

We close out the show with two segments on the eight Zags in the NBA, many of whom had career years. Andrew Nembhard should be an All-Rookie Team honoree, Corey Kispert and Zach Collins flourished down the stretch, Jalen Suggs showed flashes of his greatness, and Domantas Sabonis did something that hasn't been done since Wilt Chamberlain.

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Malachi Smith declares for 2023 NBA draft, what does it mean for Gonzaga Bulldogs in 2023-24? Apr 13, 2023

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Malachi Smith officially declared for the 2023 NBA draft, and after a lot of confusion it sounds like he does have the option to return to Spokane if he chooses. So what does this mean for Smith, who doesn't project as an NBA draft pick but could gain valuable feedback if he wants to return for another go-round, or begin his professional career overseas.

We close out the show discussing the Zags being without nearly all of their backcourt from last season, especially if Smith leaves. Who else could they add via the portal, and how critical is Dusty Stromer's role for 2023-24?

We close out the show discussing the reported hire of R-Jay Barsh as the next assistant coach for the Zags, and his background and expertise in coming to Spokane.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs Transfer Portal targets: Syracuse's Jesse Edwards and Utah State's Steven Ashworth Apr 12, 2023

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Syracuse center Jesse Edwards has heard from Mark Few and Gonzaga in the NCAA transfer portal. Edwards is a 6'11 big man with high efficiency around the rim and elite shot blocking skills - as evidenced by his 87 blocks last year. Considering Gonzaga's need to replace Drew Timme's offense and add a rim protector on defense, Edwards is a crucial player to bring to Spokane.

The second segment is dedicated to another transfer portal target in Utah State's Steven Ashworth. Ashworth shot 43.4% from deep last year and is an elite facilitator, but his size and defensive ability could make him a tough pair with Nolan Hickman.

Finally, we close out the show discussing Gonzaga adding Yale to the 2023-24 non-conference schedule, their first home game of the year and first Ivy League opponent since Yale in 1991. We then discuss two Zags in the MLB, Marco Gonzales and Eli Morgan, and how their seasons have started.

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Gonzaga forward Julian Strawther declares for 2023 NBA Draft | Is player development going away? Apr 11, 2023

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Julian Strawther officially declared for the 2023 NBA draft, although he didn't specify if he was maintaining his college eligibility or not. What does this mean for Strawther, who hit one of the biggest shots in school history and improved dramatically in three years with Mark Few?

We discuss Strawther's junior season, his place in Gonzaga's record books, and how often we will see these positive development stories in the new transfer portal and NIL era of college basketball.

We close out the show discussing what the Zags will look like without Strawther next year, including the role for Steele Venters and a trio of newcomers in Alex Toohey, Dusty Stromer, and Jung-Seok Yeo.

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Gonzaga lands transfer wing Steele Venters | Zags in Taran Armstrong's Top 4 | Roger Powell moves on Apr 10, 2023

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their first transfer portal player of the season in Steele Venters, a 6'7 wing who has hit 40% of his three pointers in a three year span with the Eastern Washington Eagles. What does he bring to Mark Few's team, and can he capably replace the likely departure of Julian Strawther?

Next we dive into Cal Baptist point guard Taran Armstrong, who listed Gonzaga among his final four alongside Xavier, Creighton, and Providence. We discuss why the Zags are an excellent fit and how they can pry him away from those other schools and create an elite two-guard lineup for next season.

We close out the show discussing Roger Powell, who departed Gonzaga after four years as an assistant coach to take the head coach position at Valparaiso University.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA transfer portal targets: Ryan Nembhard and LJ Cryer | Zag Baseball stays hot Apr 06, 2023

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Ryan Nembhard, the younger brother of former Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard Andrew Nembhard, has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two excellent seasons with the Creighton Blue Jays. While many believe Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats are the frontrunner, could he end up joining the Zags like his brother did? We discuss the pros and cons of adding another Nembhard to the guard rotation.

The second segment is dedicated to another transfer portal target in Baylor's LJ Cryer. Cryer is an elite scorer and three point shooter, and he's likely project as the leading scorer for Mark Few's team next season. But his size and defensive ability could make him a tough pair with Nolan Hickman.

Finally, we close out the show discussing the Gonzaga baseball team, who have won every WCC series this year despite starting the season with a 3-12 record in the non-conference.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs center Efton Reid enters NCAA transfer portal | What it means for Zags in 2023-24 Apr 05, 2023

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Gonzaga Bulldogs center Efton Reid becomes the third player from Mark Few's program to enter the NCAA transfer portal, joining guards Dominick Harris and Hunter Sallis. Reid lost playing time early in the season to Ben Gregg, creating another high profile exit from Spokane. Is this the new normal, with the Bulldogs bringing in so many high profile (4 and 5 star) talents, and not always having room for all of them to play big minutes?

Also, what does Reid's departure mean for Gonzaga next season? Anton Watson and Gregg are expected back, and Braden Huff will no longer be redshirting, but beyond that it gets murky. Will Kaden Perry be healthy enough to play? Will newcomers Jun Seok Yeo or Alex Toohey play minutes at the four or five? And who are some names the Zags could pursue in the portal?

Finally, we close out the show discussing potential landing spots for Reid, and whether the NCAA will grant him a waiver or if he will have to sit out all of next season after transferring last offseason as well.

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What Gonzaga can learn from UConn | NCAA Transfer Portal Targets: Taran Armstrong and Steele Venters Apr 04, 2023

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs fell to eventual NCAA Tournament champion UConn Huskies. What can Mark Few's team learn from UConn, a team with solid guard play, rim protection, and three point shooting coming off the bench?

A pair of Gonzaga transfer portal targets are discussed next. First we dive into Cal Baptist point guard Taran Armstrong, and which schools are pursuing him and why the Zags are an excellent fit. Then we look at Eastern Washington sharpshooter Steele Venters, a 6'7 wing who has hit 40% of his three pointers in a three year span with the Eagles.

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