The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and former Zag and TV Sportscaster, Richard Fox talk about all things GU basketball and how the team is finding their way ----
While Gonzaga dropped out of the AP poll last week but improved from 19 to 16 in the NET rankings , despite only playing one game against a low-ranked opponent. The team had a challenging week with tough practices and player meetings to address recent losses. In GU's game against Portland, Gonzaga made lineup changes, starting Emmanuel Innocenti and Braden Huff, which resulted in a 43-point win. Upcoming games against Oregon State and St. Mary's, which will be important for Gonzaga's rankings and conference standing.

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and former Zag/TV Sportscaster Richard Fox talk about all things GU men's basketball.

The team's recent defensive struggles and the need for improvement in execution particularly late in the game has prompted a drop in the polls/ While there are more opportunities in the schedule to improve the overall record - definitely looking at what happens after this week of practice on game day against Portland Saturday 1/25.

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and former Zag/TV Sportscaster Richard Fox talk about all things GU men's basketball. The GU Bulldogs have x2 in the win column over San Diego and Washington State. Gonzaga was ranked 18th in the AP Poll and had moved up to 10th in the NET rankings. Fox and Meehan also discussed the flu that was affecting the team, with several players missing games due to illness.

Overcoming the challenges, the team managed to win against San Diego, with Ben Gregg having one of his best games of the year. In the game against Washington State, Nolan Hickman stepped up when Ryan Nemhard went to the bench with foul trouble in the first half. Hickman ran the point guard position effectively, controlling the offense without many turnovers.

Despite giving up size to Washington State's players, Gonzaga defended well against their interior scoring threats. After trailing early, Gonzaga took control in the second half behind efficient scoring from Hickman and adjustments to exploit mismatches on the offensive end. Upcoming games against Oregon State and Santa Clara. Jim noted that Oregon State has a strong record and a similar shooting percentage to Gonzaga

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and former Zag/TV Sportscaster Richard Fox talk about all things GU men's basketball...4 games in 8 days, winning three, but losing to UCLA which hurt.

Upcoming games with San Diego, they just need to take care of business and get to the Spokane showdown witht WSU which promises to split the city.

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and former Zag/TV Sportscaster Richard Fox talk about all things GU men's basketball...and the team losing again as they head into Malibu against Pepperdine

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and former Zag/TV Sportscaster Richard Fox talk about all things GU men's basketball...and the team losing consecutive games for the first time since 2018-19

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and former Zag/TV Sportscaster Richard Fox talk about all things GU men's basketball...what's going on in overtime, missed shots and preview the upcoming game!

The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and GU Alum/Zag TV commentator Richard Fox talk Zags!

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The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and GU Alum/Zag TV commentator Richard Fox talk Zags!