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Actor Bill Murray, middle, attends a Sweet 16 college basketball game between UConn and Arkansas in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
West Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at West Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/25/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:02 PM EDT

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges sits on the bench late in the second half of the team's second-round college basketball game against Creighton in the men's NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Leyba)
Ok State Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Ok State Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/21/2023

Mar. 19, 2023 09:32 PM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Indiana State Sycamores at CBI - First Round - Game 2 (win) 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives the baseline around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WNIT - First Round - Game 15 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 16 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

Saint Mary's guard Logan Johnson, left, drives to the basket against BYU forward Noah Waterman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Monday, March 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
West Coast - Semifinal 2 (win) at West Coast - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/7/2023

Mar. 06, 2023 10:22 PM EST

Gonzaga guards Nolan Hickman, left, Hunter Sallis, center, and Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 88-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/2/2023

Feb. 03, 2023 01:26 AM EST

Loyola Marymount forward Michael Graham (21) grabs a rebound between Gonzaga guards Malachi Smith (13) and Nolan Hickman (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 1/19/2023

Jan. 20, 2023 12:32 AM EST

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

Kent State forward Miryne Thomas, right, prepares to shoot while defended by Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 18 Gonzaga withstands scare from Kent St for 73-66 win

By Tommy Conmy Dec. 05, 2022 11:44 PM EST

Xavier head coach Sean Miller reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Strawther scores 23 as No. 6 Gonzaga beats Xavier 88-84

Nov. 27, 2022 09:52 PM EST

Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) falls into the seating area during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Zach Edey scores 23, No. 24 Purdue tops No. 6 Gonzaga 84-66

By Tim Booth Nov. 26, 2022 01:43 AM EST

Texas guard Tyrese Hunter (4) drives past Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Hunter scores 26, No. 11 Texas dominates No. 2 Gonzaga 93-74

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 16, 2022 11:55 PM EST

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) shoots during the second half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game against the Gonzaga aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in Coronado, Calif. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deck

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 11, 2022 09:30 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

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, left, talks with Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) as Timme leaves the game against Georgia State during the second half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
No. 1 Gonzaga comes alive late to race past Georgia St 93-72

By Tim Booth Mar. 17, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Holmgren leads No. 2 Gonzaga past Loyola Marymount 89-55

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 28, 2022 01:11 AM 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 forward Anton Watson, front, drives to the basket while pressured by North Alabama forward Damian Forrest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Strawther leads No. 4 Gonzaga over North Alabama 93-63

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 28, 2021 07:01 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