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Northern Illinois forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Illinois Huskies at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/12/2022

Dec. 12, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) goes to the basket as Portland State guard Keshaun Saunders (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Big 1st half leads No. 6 Gonzaga past Portland State, 102-78

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 02:38 AM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, left, shoots while defended by North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Florida Ospreys at Gonzaga Bulldogs 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 09:58 PM EST

FILE - Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard (3) and forward Drew Timme (2) react with teammates after they beat Memphis 82-78 in a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Gonzaga, the preseason No. 1 the previous two years, is No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll released Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Timme back as No. 2 Gonzaga seeks elusive national title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme goes up for a dunk during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Santa Clara, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/19/2022

Feb. 19, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Loyola Marymount forward Keli Leaupepe, right, shoots while defended by Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 1/27/2022

Jan. 27, 2022 11:52 PM EST

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, left, shoots over Pepperdine forward Kendall Munson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Watson leads No. 4 Gonzaga in 117-83 blowout of Pepperdine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 08, 2022 11:02 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) shoots while pressured by North Alabama forward Payton Youngblood (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Alabama Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/28/2021

Dec. 28, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, right, drives to the basket and draws a foul against Northern Arizona guard Isaiah Lewis (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Holmgren, Watson lead No. 4 Gonzaga past Northern Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 20, 2021 11:28 PM EST

Northern Arizona guard Jalen Cone, left, shoots over Gonzaga guard Hunter Sallis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman, front, shoots while pressured by Alcorn State guard Oddyst Walker during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Strawther scores 18 as No. 1 Gonzaga tops Alcorn State 84-57

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 15, 2021 11:05 PM EST

FILE - Gonzaga head coach Mark Few calls a play for his team as they play against Oklahoma in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Monday, March 22, 2021, file photo. Gonzaga carried a No. 1 ranking all last season before falling a win short of becoming college basketball’s first unbeaten national champion in 45 years. Mark Few’s Bulldogs start this season in the same position, hoping to complete that final step this time around. The Zags were the runaway top choice in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 1 Gonzaga fully reloaded after run to championship game

By Tim Booth Oct. 22, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

FILE - Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Creighton in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, March 28, 2021, file photo. The Zags were the runaway top choice in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Gonzaga lost AP All-Americans Corey Kispert and Jalen Suggs to the NBA, but second-team selection Drew Timme (19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds) and starting guard Andrew Nembhard return. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25; UCLA, Kansas next

By Aaron Beard Oct. 18, 2021 11:57 AM EDT