en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/news Saturday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m. PT on USA Network Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:48:06 GMT Arden Cravalho https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58669351 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58669351 false false After the Gonzaga Bulldogs were upset inside the McCarthey Athletic Center by the nearby Idaho Vandals on Nov. 6, coach Lisa Fortier’s team has an important road trip to right the wrong. The first is in front of ‘The Havocs’ in Phoenix, Arizona, and the next is against the three-time national champion Stanford Cardinal, two […] Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:03:26 GMT Arden Cravalho https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58669068 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58669068 false false Spokane County Superior Court Judge Dean Chuang granted a preliminary injunction to Chauncey Wiggins on Thursday afternoon, clearing the fifth-year transfer to compete for Gonzaga this season while simultaneously ending a roller-coaster eligibility saga. Chuang ruled in favor of Wiggins after an hour-long injunction hearing at Spokane County Courthouse, which was attended by Gonzaga coach Mark Few and teammates Braden Huff, Davis Fogle, Xaivian Lee, Javon Bennett, Parker Jefferson and Alonzo Metz. With Thursday’s verdict, Wiggins indicated he’d make his debut for No. 14 Gonzaga on Saturday in a high-profile nonconference matchup against LSU at Numerica Veterans Arena (12:30 p.m., USA Network). The foot-10 sharpshooter previously played three seasons at Clemson and one at Florida State before joining the Boston Celtics at NBA Summer League in July and subsequently pursuing a fifth year of college eligibility through the Godfrey vs. NCAA lawsuit in his home state of Georgia. Wiggins withdrew from the Georgia lawsuit when the case was stayed, reversing the original injunction, and refiled to join the Wheeler vs. NCAA 5-in-5 case in Waco, Texas, where a larger group of student-athletes had previously received a temporary restraining order. Wiggins and other player plaintiffs from lawsuits in Georgia and Tennessee were denied the TRO for “a lack of personal jurisdiction,” prompting the Gonzaga player to seek relief in a third jurisdiction. Wiggins was sidelined for Gonzaga’s season-opening wins against Purdue and New Mexico State, but Thursday’s injunction allows him to suit up against LSU on Saturday and the remainder of the 2026-27 season, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Citing a shortage of judicial officers, Chuang set trial for May 10, 2027, meaning Wiggins’ case won’t be heard until at least one month after Gonzaga’s season ends. Chuang, a Gonzaga Law graduate, also restrained the NCAA from enforcing the rule of restitute, meaning the governing body can’t retroactively strip Gonzaga of victories or postseason awards while Wiggins is on the court. This story will be updated. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:08:23 GMT Theo Lawson https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58668311 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58668311 true false At Spokane County Superior Court on the afternoon of Nov. 12, Gonzaga Bulldogs transfer/forward Chauncey Wiggins was cleared to play for the 2026-27 campaign. Judge Dean Chuang granted the preliminary injunction to allow him to compete in his fifth year of college basketball eligibility. This was after Wiggins, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, failed to […] Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:50:28 GMT Arden Cravalho https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58668168 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58668168 false false Chauncey Wiggins is now eligible to play for the Gonzaga Bulldogs after a judge in Spokane county granted him a preliminary injunction, here's what it means ... Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:59:15 GMT Locked On Zags https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58667747 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58667747 false false Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs got massive news on Thursday afternoon, with forward Chauncey Wiggins having his eligibility granted by a judge in Spokane Cou Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:38:29 GMT Andy Patton https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58667505 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58667505 false false Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on Will Wade and the LSU Tigers on Saturday afternoon in the first ever matchup between these two programs. Although Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:59:42 GMT Andy Patton https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58667047 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58667047 false false By JAMES MADDEN UCF has picked up […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:37:42 GMT James Madden https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58659235 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58659235 false false Gonzaga Bulldogs face a unique challenge with three point guards—Xaivian Lee, Javon Bennett, and Nathan de Sousa—in their eight-man rotation. Can Mark Few’s ... Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:13:48 GMT Locked On Zags https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58655338 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58655338 false false LSU’s roster construction was in the national spotlight during the offseason as the program waited on eligibility waivers, court rulings and NCAA clearance on international standouts. The talented Tigers might remain in the spotlight during the season as a force in the SEC and beyond. LSU has averaged 94 points per game with a 41.3-point margin of victory in blowouts over three overmatched opponents. The Tigers, picked No. 14 in the 16-team SEC preseason poll, have climbed to No. 27 in KenPom’s rankings after starting out at 47. Gonzaga, which faces LSU on Saturday at the Spokane Arena, checks in at No. 11. We connected with Toyloy Brown III, who covers LSU for The Advocate newspaper based in Baton Rouge, for a closer look at the Tigers. Q: At one point in late September, LSU’s official roster listed just four players, but coach Will Wade remained optimistic throughout that the roster would eventually take shape. Now that the roster is largely set, highlight a player or two that will be crucial to the Tigers’ season. Brown: Donovan Dent is essential for LSU to reach its ceiling. The 6-foot-2 point guard epitomizes what it means to be a floor general with his elite court vision and creativity as a playmaker. He remains poised under heavy defensive pressure, posting a 25-to-3 assist-to-turnover ratio thus far. Dent has been just as eclectic on defense as an ideal fit for the high-pressure defense LSU employs. He isn’t only averaging over three steals per game, but also leads the team with 2.3 blocks, an underrated trait from his time at his previous stops. LSU 7-footer Michael Ruzic has been remarkable despite coming off the bench. The 20-year-old from Croatia came to college with a reputation as a tall shooter. He started his collegiate career with an added 15 pounds to his now 235-pound frame that has complemented his skill as a finisher. He has made an incredible 29 of 30 shots in the paint. His rim protection without fouling and overall awareness have also been better than expected early. Q: Guessing this isn’t the first or last time you’ll be asked this: What is it like covering LSU coach Will Wade as a beat writer? Brown: A Wade press conference is never boring. It’s hard for me to imagine there being many more college coaches as unfiltered. He is almost too quotable. If I include all the fun things he says, all my stories would be 1,000 words. I also have to be ready to record video at a moment’s notice. You never know when he’ll joke that NIL stands for “now it’s legal.” The only not-so-fun part of covering Wade was the mystery of who is or will be on the team and when or if they’ll be eligible. Only four rotation players were certain to play before the season opener. Other than that, it has been a fun ride. Q: LSU has stomped three overmatched opponents to open the season. Your takeaways of the team’s strengths/weaknesses thus far? Brown: LSU did what it was supposed to do: crush teams with inferior talent. It did so in historic fashion, winning three straight games by 40 or more points for the first time. Its latest 40-point win over Louisiana Tech was the most impressive since KenPom’s model predicted only a 22-point win. One strength has been the defensive intensity. The full-court and half-court pressure Wade’s team is playing with has bothered opponents even more than anticipated. Players like Dent and starting small forward Saliou Niang are not just aggressive but cerebral disruptors on and off the ball. One weakness has been 3-point shooting. LSU’s starting shooting guard Skyy Clark is 1 of 16 from beyond the arc. The sharpshooter is in a cold spell that the team isn’t worried about. However, besides backup two-guard Abdi Bashir, there aren’t other players who are reliably going to take, let alone make, multiple 3-pointers in a game. While LSU can be an elite two-point scoring squad, it will be tough to win against strong opponents if Clark and Bashir are missing. Q: What are a couple of keys for LSU to be successful against Gonzaga? Brown: One key will be rebounding. LSU hasn’t dominated its lesser competition on the glass enough, specifically defensively. The Tigers have the size to do better, but they’re relying on French center Brice Dessert, who is still adjusting to the pace of the American game. Giving second-chance scoring opportunities to players like Braden Huff will be much more harmful than it was against Louisiana Tech. Another key will be the turnover margin. Gonzaga has been exceptional at securing the ball so far. If LSU has a similar number of field goal attempts, Mark Few’s team will win. LSU will use a full-court press to force live-ball turnovers that can grease the wheel of its offense. Wade won’t expect to force 23 turnovers as it did against Louisiana Tech, so he’ll need his players to be sound decision-makers and value their possessions. Forfeiting easy looks to Gonzaga’s already high-powered offense is a death knell. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:33:56 GMT Jim Meehan https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58655549 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58655549 true false By ADAM ZAGORIA UConn has signed 7-foot-1 […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:12:26 GMT Adam Zagoria https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58654726 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58654726 false false SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga and LSU meet in the Bad Boy Mowers Series in the Numerica Veterans Arena Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:47:16 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58652093 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58652093 false false Gonzaga has handled Purdue and New Mexico State, but the challenge figures to get tougher Saturday against LSU in the Spokane Arena. Richard Fox and yours truly discussed what we’ve seen from No. 14 Gonzaga thus far and size up the showdown against the 3-0 Tigers in the latest Zags Insiders Podcast. Find the entire podcast at or . Here are a few excerpts, edited for space considerations. Early impressions Fox: We talked about needing some time to understand what this group is. It’s pretty evident, and this is not a surprise because it’s Gonzaga basketball, they’re going to be very good offensively. The first couple games, averaging eight turnovers, assisting on something like 42% of their shots, assisting on makes. The 3-point shot, 19 of 40, 48%. That’s a really small sample size and I still have PTSD from the last three seasons but early returns indicate that we’re looking at a team that’s not going to be bad (on 3s). They put a lot of foul pressure on teams and they’re getting out on the break. The offensive potential is as good as we’ve seen in quite a while. On the flip side, the defense and rebounding have not been great. Purdue’s (7-foot-4 Daniel) Jacobsen, yes he’s big and they’re very fundamental, but they’re not a big team. New Mexico State doesn’t have high-major size, even though they have some guys that are good and crafty. Gonzaga is just plus-7 in two games on the glass. Meehan: The best stat of that entire game (vs. NMSU) wasn’t the three players that had 20 points. I don’t even think it was (Xaivian) Lee’s 10 assists. He’s off to a great start. Davis Fogle’s six assists, I think that’s a very important stat as much as his (22) points. He’s truly a guy that can create and dish. He’s taking on a lot of the offensive load right now. They do have other guys that can create but he can really create. He can draw the big, he can draw the help from the wing and that maybe is creating some open looks that they’re cashing in on. Isiah Harwell can shoot it when he is set and his form (is good). When he’s drifting or forcing it or rushing it, that’s a different story. If Fogle can (create), that can really alleviate (pressure on others). They’ve got capable scorers. Talking Tigers Meehan: Somewhere in that top 10 or 15, LSU’s lineup would probably rank there for sure. The Zags will know a few of these guys, (former UCLA guards) Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark. Dent had that great run at New Mexico and he came along last year (at UCLA) and put up good numbers. He’s legitimately a great college player. Clark is a very good shooter. He hasn’t found it yet (1 of 16 on 3-pointers), but he’s way better than that. It’s going to be a battle physically. It’s going to be interesting how it is whistled. Massamba Diop has been in foul trouble pretty much every time he’s suited up. The Zags have been putting a lot of foul pressure on people. These are big, athletic kids, some 22- and 23-year old bodies going at it. If you look at the offensive rebounding category after the game, you’re going to have a pretty good indication of who wins. Fox: Gonzaga is going to have to rebound at a much higher level than they have to start the year. LSU has a lot of talent. Just like GU, they have to get all these pieces together. Dent is a high-level guard. He can really control the game. LSU is going to want to play fast. It’s going to be a real test for (Nathan) De Sousa, (Javon) Bennett, Lee and Gonzaga as a whole to try to corral him. LSU is one of the few teams in the country that I’d be nervous about trying to run with for 40 minutes. I think you want to force them to score over you. Their European (players), that’s the hard part. You don’t have a lot of film, you don’t necessarily know who they are, even if you’re super dialed into the Euro game. This is going to be a legitimate test. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:05:33 GMT Jim Meehan https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58641692 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58641692 true false Gonzaga Bulldogs crush New Mexico State Aggies with a 41-point rout as three Zags—Davis Fogle, Isiah Harwell, and Braden Huff—each notch 20+ points. Are Mark... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:59:29 GMT Locked On Zags https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58641091 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/gonzaga-bulldogs-basketball/articles/58641091 false false