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🎤 Podcast Host: Locked On Zags and Locked On CBB | Gonzaga Writer: On SI | 🥏 golfer | Zag 2013 | SeattleU 2015

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Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 14

Back in 2013 as a senior at Gonzaga I was on the cover of Sports Illustrated alongside the great Kelly Olynyk. Now, 12 years later(!), I'm officially covering Gonzaga for On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated Network! Beyond pumped to cover the #Zags with this team!

Sports Illustrated cover from 2013 with Kelly Olynyk and assorted Gonzaga students - including me!

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · 6d

October: Great for Gonzaga, bad for America 😅

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · 6d

He sure did! www.si.com/college/gonz...

Versatile guard becomes Gonzaga's first commitment in 2027 class

After securing three high-level recruits in the 2026 class in the month of October alone, Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have already started making moves fo

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · 6d

Just posted! bsky.app/profile/andy...

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · 6d

Updated look at Gonzaga's roster situation for the next four years following the Dooney Johnson commitment!

(Note: Rosters will be capped at 15 starting in 2026-27)

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Oct 5

More on what we saw from Mark Few's club at Kraziness, including Steele Venters reminding us all how sorely missed his outside shooting was these past two seasons!

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3 takeaways from Gonzaga's 2025 Kraziness in the Kennel event

Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball is back. The 2025-26 college hoops season began on Saturday at Kraziness in the Kennel, featuring a first look at coach Mark Few's n

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 28

Gonzaga will have one less visitor for Kraziness in the Kennel this Saturday, with 4-star wing Herly Brutus committing to LSU on Sunday

What it means for the #Zags, and how they've responded: www.si.com/college/gonz...

4-star wing commits to SEC school, cancels official visit to Gonzaga

Herly Brutus, a four-star wing in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to LSU on Sunday, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Brutus chose LSU over a top six that in

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 25

New episode!
🤔 The NCAA is letting G League players play college hoops, but not Tyon Grant-Foster?
📈 Rev share difference for FBS and non-FBS schools could be STAGGERING, and good news for #Zags
🏀 Kraziness details!

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Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 25

ESPN's Top 100 NBA Player Ranks came out this week, and four former #Zags cracked the list - one for the first time and one with a 36 spot jump from last year:

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Multiple Gonzaga stars ranked among ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players

Very few programs in college basketball are more adept at developing NBA talent than the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Unlike programs that routinely land one-and-done cali

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 22

Parker Jefferson heard the 'Gonzaga guy' label as early as eighth grade. While his path didn't take him directly to Spokane, he knows he's in the right place now.

"I just really fit the mold here"

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Parker Jefferson embraces 'Gonzaga guy' label: 'I just really fit the mold here'

Gonzaga may be known to some as 'Guard University', but make no mistake, this program's success — especially recently — has been on the backs of the big men dow

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 20

Tyon Grant-Foster's situation is complicated, but it's hard to fathom how long it has taken the NCAA to reach a verdict. There's 45 days until the season, and #Zags fans are still in the dark as to when, or if, the 6'7 wing will suit up. More on this frustrating situation: www.si.com/college/gonz...

Waiting game continues for Gonzaga transfer guard Tyon Grant-Foster

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will tip off the 2025-26 college basketball season in just 45 days when they host Texas Southern on Monday, Nov. 3, at the McC

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 8

New episode!
- #Zags send Zack Norvell out to see 4-star 2027 prospect Dooney Johnson
- Ethan Harris lists Zags in his top 4 with visit starting this week!
- Zags visit two top-25 recruits in 2027 class
- Mario is home! #EuroBasket

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Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 4

I included that in the article, but also Courtney isn’t even under contract after this year so what’s the point of bringing it up?

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 4

Angel Reese did not hold back discussing her #Sky teammates, including former #Zags star Courtney Vandersloot

Reese said Chicago needs a PG who is "willing to compete for a championship and has done it before"

(Sloot has two WNBA titles)

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Angel Reese takes direct shot at Chicago Sky teammate and former Gonzaga guard Courtney Vandersloot

It's no secret things are going extremely poorly for the Chicago Sky in the 2025 WNBA season. It's also not a secret that Sky second-year forward Angel Reese i

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 3

Duke has an insanely competitive non-conference slate. So do UConn and Auburn. Louisville too.

But I don't think any of them compare to Gonzaga, who will play (at least) seven top-45 teams this year, and only one of them at The Kennel

More: www.si.com/college/gonz...

Gonzaga put together arguably the toughest nonconference schedule in college basketball

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have never shied away from a challenge. Year in and year out, the Zags put together rigorous nonconference schedules. They oft

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 2

12 of Gonzaga's 13 non-conference matchups are set, here's a look at what we know so far in what is clearly another gauntlet for Mark Few's team ahead of their final season in the WCC!

www.si.com/college/gonz...

Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025-26 non-conference schedule tracker

Mark Few once again put together a highly competitive non-conference schedule for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ensuring his team is battle-tested heading into their fi

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 1

Gonzaga's FINAL season in the WCC begins in a few short months - who are the biggest names for #Zags fans to be aware of?

We break down the top ten, including SMC's only returning starter and an NBA caliber wing in the bay area: www.si.com/college/gonz...

Ranking the top 10 players Gonzaga will face in final WCC season

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have one more go around in the West Coast Conference before officially joining the new-look Pac-12 in the 2026-27 season. While Gonzaga has

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 1

New episode!
- Mario Saint-Supery starts for Spain, keeping him on pace as 'the next Ricky Rubio'
- Petrusev takes on bigger role for Serbia at #EuroBasket
- What are the best #Zags nicknames all-time??

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Locked On Zags YouTube thumbnail with photo of Mario Saint-Supery and headline 'RUBIO 2.0!'

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Sep 1

Team USA defeated Canada on Sunday to win a bronze medal at #AmeriCup, ending the run for Kyle Wiltjer. It was a fun ride!

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Kyle Wiltjer and Canada fall to Team USA in AmeriCup bronze medal game

Team USA defeated Canada 90-85 in the bronze medal game on Sunday, ending former Gonzaga forward Kyle Wiltjer's chances of earning a medal at AmeriCup this year

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 29

Steve Lavin and San Diego made a nice late August splash, landing a 22-year-old 6'7 wing from Bosnia on Friday.

More on USD's sneaky good offseason and what it could mean for the WCC: www.si.com/college/gonz...

22-year-old Bosnian wing Vuk Bošković commits to WCC school in 2025 class

Steve Lavin and the San Diego Toreros have had one of the most successful — and under-the-radar — offseasons in recent history. The program's latest addition is

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 27

Here's what RJay Barsh said in an excellent 20 minute interview with @GonzagaOnSI, discussing the #Zags offseason, having Mark Few around, what culture means at Gonzaga, his unique recruiting style, and much more!

www.si.com/college/gonz...

What Gonzaga assistant coach Rjay Barsh said entering third season in Spokane

The only constant in college athletics in the modern era is change. From rule changes year-over-year, sometimes even in the middle of a season, to the transfer

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 27

The CW will broadcast 35 men's basketball regular season Pac-12 games annually from 2026-2031. How many of those will the #Zags be featured in?

A full examination of what The CW joining the Pac-12 media deal means for Gonzaga: www.si.com/college/gonz...

What The CW joining Pac-12 media rights package means for Gonzaga

The Pac-12 formally announced The CW as the second piece of its media rights package, with the network joining flagship partner CBS in an official announcement

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 26

#Zags vs Baylor will not happen in 2025-26, barring a matchup in the Player's Era Festival (or the NCAA Tournament)

More: www.si.com/college/gonz...

Highly anticipated non-conference matchup between Gonzaga and Baylor scrapped

A highly anticipated non-conference matchup for Gonzaga won't be happening after all. The Baylor Bears revealed their non-conference schedule on Tuesday and the

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 26

New episode!
- Why the hell do we not have an answer from the NCAA on Tyon Grant-Foster's waiver?
- Exploring dormant non-con rivalries Gonzaga should bring back
- Mick Cronin only leaves California once in UCLA's non-con...pathetic

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Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 25

Gonzaga's non-conference schedule has still not been revealed, but we know one of the team's exhibition games will be against a local D2 school, six days before the season officially begins on Nov. 3

More: www.si.com/college/gonz...

Gonzaga to host local Division II opponent for exhibition game

Gonzaga still has not revealed its final non-conference schedule, but as other programs announce their completed slates fans can slowly begin to piece together

Andy Patton @andypattoncbb.bsky.social · Aug 25

Jeremy Pargo scored 12 points in the BIG3 All-Star Game in Orlando on Sunday, helping his team to a victory by drilling three 4-point shots!

It's another milestone in an incredibly eclectic career for the former #Zags star

More: www.si.com/college/gonz...

Former Gonzaga guard named 2025 BIG3 All-Star

Jeremy Pargo is an All-Star. In his first season as part of the BIG3 the former Gonzaga guard was one of ten players named to the All-Star game, which took plac