Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and Richard Fox, Zags TV analyst for SWX & KHQ break down Gonzaga's chances as the Zags are ranked 3 seed in the West region, facing 14th-seeded Kennesaw State in the first round in Portland. The hosts analyzed Kennesaw State's strengths, particularly their rebounding and foul pressure, while noting concerns about the team's inconsistency and lack of familiarity with Gonzaga's style.

The pod discussed their picks for upcoming NCAA basketball games, focusing on Santa Clara vs. Kentucky and St. Mary's vs. Texas A&M. Fox made a detailed case for why Santa Clara could upset Kentucky, while Meehan remained confident in Kentucky's chances. They also discussed the unique challenges St. Mary's presents due to their distinct playing style, with Fox predicting a close win for St. Mary's over A&M. NCAA Tournament Bracket Discussion Fox predicts Gonzaga would reach the Sweet 16 before losing to Arizona, while Sheehan picked Gonzaga to make it to the Elite Eight. They agreed on Michigan and Arizona as the two best teams overall, with Michigan winning it all. They also discussed the challenges non-power conference teams face in making deep tournament runs due to NIL and salary cap issues.