The Perimeter with Adam Morrison

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Week 15 / Portland & Oregon State Recap, Graham Ike’s Week, and Santa Clara Ahead Feb 10, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down a rollercoaster week for Gonzaga, starting with the surprising loss to Portland and the response that followed against Oregon State.

Adam walks through what went wrong in Portland, why it matters, and how Gonzaga bounced back with one of its cleanest performances of the season against Oregon State, highlighted by strong execution and a sharp focus.

The episode also spotlights Graham Ike’s Player of the Week performance, diving into why his presence continues to be so important on both ends of the floor.

Looking ahead, Adam previews the upcoming matchup against Santa Clara, what makes the Broncos dangerous, and where Gonzaga needs to be locked in as the WCC grind continues.

Show Flow

02:10 Game Recap: Portland

27:22 Game Recap: Oregon State

33:49 Mentality After a Loss

37:57 Graham Ike Historic 5-Game Stretch

50:23 Game Preview: Santa Clara

55:13 Housekeeping

Week 14 / Saint Mary’s at the Kennel, Defense, and the Rivalry Factor Feb 03, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s win over Saint Mary’s, a rivalry game that carried extra weight inside the Kennel.

Adam highlights the performances that stood out, including Graham Ike’s impact, and dives into the defensive effort that turned the game in the second half. From game-planning to physicality, he walks through what Gonzaga did differently and why it mattered against a familiar opponent.

The episode also touches on the atmosphere in Spokane, the energy from the crowd, and what games like this represent in the history of the rivalry. Adam then looks ahead to upcoming matchups against Portland and Oregon State, discussing what Gonzaga can build on as the season continues.

Plus, a fun sidebar on college basketball formats and what the sport could learn from tournament styles elsewhere.

A full breakdown of a meaningful win, a classic rivalry, and what’s next for the Zags.

Show Flow

02:21 Game Recap: St. Mary's Showdown

16:33 Second Half Recap

36:29 Upcoming Games: Portland and Oregon State

39:36 Reflecting on Past Games and Players

43:16 Impact of Transfer Portal on College Basketball

52:14 2nd in the Nation In What stat!?!

53:26 Analyzing Team Strategies and Stats

01:01:06 The FA Cup and College Basketball

01:11:10 Super Bowl Predictions

01:14:35 Housekeeping & Closing Time

Week 13 / Pepperdine & San Francisco Recap, Bench Production, and Saint Mary’s Ahead Jan 27, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s wins over Pepperdine and San Francisco, highlighting what stood out in two very different games.

Adam dives into Davis Fogel’s expanded role against Pepperdine, Jalen Warley’s impact against San Francisco, and how Gonzaga continues to lean on its depth as injuries force lineup changes. He also takes a closer look at the Zags’ defensive consistency, bench production, and the offensive areas that still need tightening.

The conversation turns forward to the upcoming matchup against St. Mary’s, what makes the Gaels such a challenge, and what Gonzaga will need to focus on as the WCC race heats up.

Show Flow

02:11 Game Recap: Pepperdine & San Francisco

04:28 Game Recap: Pepperdine

06:46 Player Performances and Key Moments

13:27 Game Recap: San Francisco

33:33 Impact of Metrics on Team Strategy

35:53 Game Preview: Saint Mary's

43:11 McGillivray Foundation Player of the Week

47:49 M4CPA Stat of the Week

50:36 ICCU’s Ask Adam

54:57 Housekeeping

Week 12 / WSU & Seattle U Recap, Braden Huff Injury, and a Major Milestone Ahead Jan 21, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to The Perimeter with Adam Morrison, presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠McGillivray Environmental⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Idaho Central Credit Union⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠M4CPA⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison takes a close look at how Gonzaga is adapting as injuries force real-time adjustments across the roster.

He breaks down the impact of missing key pieces, including Braden Huff, and why players like Jalen Warley have stepped into bigger roles on both ends of the floor. He recaps the wins over Washington State and Seattle U, highlighting the defensive focus and mindset that helped Gonzaga maintain momentum.

Adam also previews Saturday’s matchup against San Francisco, then wraps things up by spotlighting a major program milestone on the horizon.

Plus, get the full rundown of the McGillivray Ticket Giveaway, where listeners can enter to win tickets to a Gonzaga game later this season at the Kennel by leaving a review for The Perimeter on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Show Flow

1:59 Welcome!

02:13 Injury Update: Braden Huff

03:09 Game Recap: Washington State

16:38 Game Recap: Seattle U

25:16 Upcoming Games: Pepperdine & San Francisco Preview

38:18 McGillivray Foundation Player of the Week

41:42 M4CPA Stat of the Week

45:32 ICCU Ask Adam

50:57 Ticket Giveaway!

53:30 Closing Time

WEEK 11 / Recapping Santa Clara, Previewing WSU & Seattle U Jan 13, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s win over Santa Clara, sharing his biggest takeaways from the game and what stood out on both ends of the floor.

Adam then looks ahead to the upcoming road games against Washington State and Seattle U.

He also answers a listener question: Does the WCC season get boring for the Zags?

Show Flow

02:09 Game Recap: Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga

15:37 Previewing: WSU & Seattle U

27:34 McGillivray Player of the Game and M4CPA Stats of the Week

30:33 Brandon Clark's Impressive College Career

34:27 Reflecting on the 2019 Gonzaga's Team

42:15 ICCU Ask Adam Question of the Week

53:12 Hat Giveaway Winner!

56:53 Closing Time

WEEK 9 & 10 / Recapping San Diego & Seattle U, plus Previewing Santa Clara Jan 06, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to The Perimeter with Adam Morrison, presented by ⁠⁠⁠McGillivray Environmental⁠⁠⁠ and sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Idaho Central Credit Union⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠M4CPA⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison looks back at Gonzaga’s recent stretch against Pepperdine, San Diego, Seattle U, and LMU, breaking down what those games revealed about this team as conference play continues.

Adam shares his biggest takeaways — which performances stood out, where the Zags handled business, and what still needs tightening as the rotation continues to settle in.

The conversation then turns forward to Thursday’s matchup against Santa Clara, what to expect, and what will matter most as the WCC grind rolls on.

Show Flow

01:59 Recap of Recent Games

03:06 San Diego Game Breakdown

26:39 Seattle U Game Breakdown

36:18 Hungry Newcomers and First Half Struggles

37:02 Second Half Challenges and Defensive Plays

38:14 Overtime Victory and Player Highlights

39:56 Impressive Opponents and Coaching Strategies

42:57 Upcoming Game vs Santa Clara

45:04 Player Contributions and Future Predictions

47:47 Ask Adam

52:20 Closing Time

WEEK 8 / Recapping Oregon and Looking Ahead to Gonzaga’s Final WCC Run Dec 23, 2025

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In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s matchup against Oregon — what stood out, what worked, and where the Zags still have room to grow as conference play approaches.

The guys dive into key moments from the Oregon game, including post play, tempo, and how Gonzaga handled physicality on both ends. Adam shares his take on individual performances, lineup combinations, and what this game revealed about the identity of this team heading into the heart of the season.

They also zoom out to reflect briefly on Gonzaga’s non-conference stretch and what it sets up for the Bulldogs as they enter their final West Coast Conference season. Expectations, questions, and early storylines are all on the table as the Zags prepare for the grind ahead.

WEEK 7 / Recapping UCLA & Previewing Oregon Dec 17, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to The Perimeter with Adam Morrison, presented by ⁠⁠McGillivray Environmental⁠⁠ and sponsored by ⁠⁠Idaho Central Credit Union⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠M4CPA⁠⁠.

On this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s matchup against UCLA at Climate Pledge Arena — what went wrong early, how the Zags adjusted, and the moments that swung the game. He digs into UCLA’s defensive approach, Gonzaga’s response, and what the performance says about this team as the season unfolds.

Adam highlights strong nights from Graham Ike and Braden Huff, looks at lineup decisions and pace, and talks through the areas Gonzaga still needs to clean up moving forward.

Looking ahead, the conversation shifts to Oregon — a familiar opponent with a deep roster, a well-coached team, and plenty of history with the Zags. It’s another important test as Gonzaga continues to find its rhythm and identity.

WEEK 6 / Recapping Kentucky & Previewing UCLA Dec 09, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to The Perimeter with Adam Morrison, presented by ⁠⁠McGillivray Environmental⁠⁠ and sponsored by ⁠⁠Idaho Central Credit Union⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠M4CPA⁠⁠.

Adam unpacks the bounce-back win over Kentucky, how Gonzaga steadied themselves after the rough loss to Michigan, and why Graham Ike’s 28-point, 10-rebound performance mattered as much mentally as it did on the stat sheet.

The conversation then shifts to this week’s matchup with UCLA — what’s at stake, how pace will shape the game, and why this test is coming at the perfect time for a team still figuring out its identity.

Adam also answers the question, will freshman Davis Fogel break into the rotation, discussing his long-term potential and how his development echoes the early careers of past Gonzaga standouts who blossomed with patience and opportunity.

WEEK 5 / Recapping the Players Era Tournament & Previewing Kentucky Dec 02, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to The Perimeter with Adam Morrison, presented by ⁠⁠McGillivray Environmental⁠⁠ and sponsored by ⁠⁠Idaho Central Credit Union⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠M4CPA⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s rollercoaster run through the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. From a strong showing against Alabama to a dominant win over Maryland, and a humbling loss to Michigan, the guys walk through what went right, what went wrong, and how the Zags regroup from here.

They dive into standout performances from Graham Ike, Braden Huff, and Emmanuel Innocenti, while also addressing the 40-point loss to Michigan—marking the largest of the Mark Few era—and what it means heading into the next stretch.

Looking ahead, they preview the Kentucky matchup in Nashville, reflect on past meetings, and talk about how this year’s squad needs to respond.

Adam shares a stat that defines the Few era: Gonzaga has won the next game 100 times after a loss. Only 13 times have they lost two or more in a row.

Show Flow

01:59 Welcome to The Perimeter Podcast

02:06 Recap of the Players Era Tournament

03:17 Alabama Game Breakdown

07:59 Maryland Game Breakdown

18:07 Michigan Game Preview

33:52 Respecting the Opponent

35:00 Humbling Experiences and Learning

36:14 McGlilivray's: Foundation Player of the Tournament

40:38 Previewing: Kentucky