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What it would look like if the Gonzaga Bulldogs joined the Big 12 Conference Nov 03, 2022

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs are known to be in talks with the Big 12 Conference, potentially positioning Mark Few's team to join a league with Baylor, Kansas, Houston, and old foe BYU in the near future.

Today's episode is a crossover between Locked on Zags host Andy Patton and Locked on Big 12 host Josh Neighbors, as they explore the pros and cons of this partnership.

Topics discussed include: if this is a move to try to get more money out of the Pac-12 conference, what it means for the Big East, how travel might work, whether Gonzaga's other sports would be included, what rivalries may or may not develop, where the Big 12 would rank among basketball conferences, how the media rights deal could be altered, road environments, and much much more!

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Biggest key for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in 2022-23: Breakout season from point guard Nolan Hickman Nov 02, 2022

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The college basketball season is nearly back, and Mark Few's Gonzaga Bulldogs are primed for another deep run into the NCAA Tournament. This year's squad features a ton of talent, including fan favorites, solid veterans, young guys looking to prove something, and incoming transfers ready to make an impact right away.

While multiple players need to step up for this team to make a deep run in March, no player is more critical to this team's success than sophomore point guard Nolan Hickman.

Today's show discusses Hickman's history and what we saw out of him as a freshman. There were some highs, but a dismal second half still looms large for a lot of fans. We discuss Hickman's best and worst case scenarios for this upcoming season, and how they will dramatically impact Gonzaga's season, both early on and in March.

We also talk about Hickman's NBA aspirations, as well as my prediction for how this season will go, and what Hickman needs to do to boost his NBA draft stock ahead of June.

Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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When will the Gonzaga Bulldogs get their breakout season from Hunter Sallis? Nov 01, 2022

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Perhaps no player has a bigger impact in the second unit on this team than Hunter Sallis, who is coming into his sophomore year ready for a full on breakout.

Today's show discusses Sallis' history and what we saw from him in an up-and-down freshman season, as well as his best case and worst case scenarios as a sophomore. Will the outside shooting and playmaking show up, or is his impact still going to be primarily on the defensive end of the floor?

We also talk about Sallis' NBA aspirations, as well as my prediction for how this season will go, and when Sallis will finally breakout and be a college basketball star and likely first round pick in the NBA draft.

Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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What went wrong for Gonzaga Bulldogs in exhibition loss to Tennessee Volunteers Oct 31, 2022

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs built a four point halftime lead, but ultimately got outscored by 23 points in the second half to fall to the Tennessee Volunteers, 99-80, in an exhibition matchup on Pay-Per-View Friday evening. Mark Few and Rick Barnes each played their primary rotations, so the question is: should Zag fans be worried about this team?

Today's episode is a variation of our normal mailbag Monday, with Connor Hope of Heat Check CBB joining us to break down the exhibition game and answer several key questions.

We start by looking at Gonzaga's defense, particularly the communication, and what needs to change for this team to avoid multiple early season losses.

In the second segment we look at the performances of Gonzaga's newcomers - Efton Reid and Malachi Smith - and how they acclimated offensively and defensively. Connor explains why he wasn't surprised Smith is coming off the bench at this point, and talks about Reid's strength down around the rim and how critical it is for the Zags.

Finally, we end the show with discussion about exhibition games at large, and how Few and Barnes are trying to elevate the sport of college basketball by playing these high-profile, but ultimately inconsequential, games prior to the season's tip-off.

Link to Andy's website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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How Julian Strawther's new role can help the Gonzaga Bulldogs compete for a national championship Oct 28, 2022

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One of the most notable changes on Gonzaga's roster is not a newcomer, but rather a new position for forward Julian Strawther, who will step into a Corey Kispert-like role as the Zags' power forward.

Today's show discusses this positional change for Strawther, through the lens of what changed for Kispert in his senior year. Will we see Julian take steps forward as a rebounder, scorer around the rim, and in his free throw attempts? What does that do for the Zags offense? And how does having Strawther play the four impact Gonzaga's guard rotation?

We also talk about Strawther's best and worst case scenarios for this season, and how his new role impacts his NBA aspirations. Will he join Kispert in becoming a first round pick? Lottery pick?

Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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What I'll be watching for in Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers exhibition matchup Oct 27, 2022

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, with Mark Few and Rick Barnes squaring off in an exhibition match up to get their clubs ready for the grueling 2022-23 college basketball season.

Today is a preview of that game, which will be on Pay-Per-View with proceeds going to the McLendon Foundation. Will Few play his normal rotation, and if so, who will be in it? Is Dominick Harris healthy enough to play? Will Drew Timme dominate a short Tennessee squad?

Second segment is a conversation with the great Jason Jordan, the head recruiting analyst at Sports Illustrated. Jason breaks down the incoming recruits for Tennessee, including superstar forward Julian Phillips.

Finally, we close the show discussing Gonzaga's recruiting from a conference perspective, how other schools try to dissaude recruits from heading to Spokane, and what a move to the Big East would do to change that.

Link to Pay-Per-View stream: https://www.ppv.com/events/tennvsgonz?utm_id=ppv102822&utm_source=schools&utm_medium=direct&utm_term=gonz&utm_content=email&utm_campaign=gonvstenn

Link to Andy's website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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Why Anton Watson's performance is critical to the Gonzaga Bulldogs national title aspirations Oct 25, 2022

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The longest tenured Zag alongside Drew Timme, forward Anton Watson is primed for another productive season on the defensive end of the floor.

Today's show discusses Watson's history as a star at Gonzaga Prep High School and his steadily improving production through his first three seasons at Gonzaga. Then we look at his best and worst case scenarios for the 22-23 season, including evaluation on his scoring around the rim (great!) and from beyond the arc (not great!).

We also talk about his role with Julian Strawther expected to play more at the four, and the addition of Efton Reid and improvements from Ben Gregg and Kaden Perry. Will he still play 18-20 minutes per night? And what can he do this season to improve his professional basketball aspirations?

Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Big East Conference: Who would be Zags rival? Oct 24, 2022

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs are less than one week away from taking on Tennessee in the first exhibition game of the season, which should be a great one for Mark Few and the fans in Spokane. Big East commissioner Val Ackerman recently spoke about the potential for expansion, which could include the Zags in 2025 depending on media rights.

Today's episode is a mailbag, and we discuss who Gonzaga's rival would be in the Big East and how the women's program would fare in a conference that includes the mighty UConn Huskies.

In the second segment we look at what would happen to the WCC if Gonzaga left, with speculation on which schools they might add. I also talk about which teams I'd like to see succeed this year outside of Gonzaga and the WCC - shouting out a former powerhouse in the Mountain West.

Finally, we end the show with discussion about Kelly Olynyk's excellent start with the Utah Jazz and what it means for his future, and a look at Jalen Suggs' hot start this year and what his NBA potential is at this point in his career.

Link to Andy's website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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What a healthy Dominick Harris brings to the Gonzaga Bulldogs for the 2022-23 season Oct 21, 2022

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Dominick Harris is one of the most intriguing pieces of the puzzle. Coming off an entire season missed with a foot injury, Harris was cleared to return to full-contact practice on Monday. Will he be ready to contribute right away for this Gonzaga team, and what kind of role will he have?

We discuss Dom's impactful role as a recruiter, helping to bring the Tricky Trio together, as well as the glimpses of greatness we saw from him as a freshman. But with a very crowded backcourt heading into 22-23, will Harris be a part of the rotation when the season starts? And if not, what can he do to play his way into a bigger role?

Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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What Drew Timme needs to do to lead the Gonzaga Bulldogs to a National Championship Oct 20, 2022

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The big story wasn't who the Zags added, however, it was who they got back. Drew Timme, a two-time All-American and National Player of the Year candidate, announced he was coming back right before the deadline, setting up what should be another outstanding year of hoops at The Kennel.

We discuss Timme's best and worst case scenarios this year, including what specifically he needs to do in order to lead this program to their first ever national championship victory. We also discuss his potential pro career and whether NBA teams will give him a look or not.

Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/

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